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The internet and social media has done many things, but its homogenisation of culture has to be one of its saddest achievements. Hashtags and selfies and Kardashians and hypebeasts — the latest sneakers or protest movement just an Instagram or a...
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Founded in San Gimignano in 1990, Galleria Continua is one of the art world's true pioneers. Away from the traditional urban backdrop, in an Italian town steeped in history, three friends — Mario Cristiani, Lorenzo Fiaschi, and Maurizio Rigillo...
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'We think we know, but we have no clue really,' explains American artist Olivia Steele of the illuminating message behind Faux Real, her latest series of neon works. The Nashville born artist is a big-thinker, and is convinced that the future of...
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JUSTKIDS (the street art platform behind, among plenty of other projects, Las Vegas's Life is Beautiful) and does-what-it-says-on-the-tin website StreetArtNews have joined forces for an ongoing painting week and exhibition in Berlin. Askew...
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Saudade: a Portuguese word drenched in melancholy. The 17th century writer Francisco Manuel de Mello coins it as 'a pleasure you suffer, an ailment you enjoy', it describes the empty feeling of something or someone lost, but also the contentedness...
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Mo'Wax and UNKLE man James Lavelle debuted his Daydreaming with… concept in London six years ago, realising it on a gargantuan scale Hong Kong two years later; a 20,000 sq ft museum-like experience featuring artists like Li Wei, Futura, Kai and...
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Put down your smartphone, and step away. Step. Away. The Free Life is a magazine dedicated to inspiring female role models who exist in the world of adventure and action sports — one of the crew of creatives leading its ship is Hannah Bailey, a...
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Everyone imagined the alien invasion would look like Independence Day, or Close Encounters of the Third Kind, but when it really came, it was much more subtle. You didn't realise they'd taken over until it was too late. The emojis are among us, and...
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What if the Druids had been boshing mind-bending chemicals instead of practicing witchcraft and dabbling in ancient soothsaying? What if fat Elvis was doing a residency at Stonehenge — or if summer solstice came with a side order of...
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OK. The press release for this exhibition at London's CNB Gallery goes as such: 'the show explores romantic notions of the end of the sun'. Let's think about that ... romantic? You know what happens when the sun ends, right? Yes, we slowly freeze to...
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What is New York artist Jordan Wolfson saying with his violently brilliant new work, Colored Sculpture? The single, and singular, sculptural work is the sole ingredient of a current show at New York's David Zwirner gallery; and is an eerie...
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It's a decade between Sabine Weiss buying her first camera and moving to Paris to become assistant to reputed German fashion photographer Willy Maywald yet, unbelievably, the Swiss was still just 22. It is 1952 when photojournalism pioneer Robert...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
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Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
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Leeds is a vibrant city known for its culture and growth, often regarded as the capital of the North of England. It is a lively bustling hub of activity, filled with friendly and approachable people. The city also offers a healthier, more...
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While Louisiana roads aren’t exactly death traps, safety can be an issue. The Pelican State is seeing an uptick in the number of vehicle crashes each year. In 2023, 60 crash fatalities in Orleans Parish were reported and around 7,690 people were...
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Spanning 7,500 kilometres of Greece’s 16,000 kilometres of coastline, the Greek Archipelago is vast, with figures on the number of islands it comprises at some 6,000; 227 of which are inhabited. Which is a lot of islands, many of which are packed...
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The field of medicine is changing rapidly, altering how healthcare professionals diagnose, treat, and care for patients. Innovations in digital health, artificial intelligence, and personalised medicine are transforming patient experiences and...