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The Hôtel de Miramion, Paris, has been taken over by an “artistic occupation” of three European galleries in a collaboration for the city's fleeting celebration of design, Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporaine (FIAC) 2013. Galleria Nilufar...
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With Hallowe'en coming up at the end of the month, we thought you'd like some fancy dress costume ideas... No. No we didn't, in fact this is Jan Pieter Kaptein introducing the characters from his art school assignment The Second-Self Laboratory,...
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Fancy a bit of Pop Art? How about a double dollop of Pop Art? How would you like to strip naked and dive headfirst into a swimming pool full of lovely, lovely Pop Art? Put your clothes back on you weirdos, this exhibition might make you take leave...
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Prepare to know more about African textile design techniques than you did this morning, in particular bogalan, which uses mud or clay to shield sections of cloth from paint or dye, leaving the area underneath untouched. Boubacar Doumbia is one of...
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Product design fans were in Wonderland at 19 Greek Street during September's London Design Festival, as a host of emerging talents joined some established names for a showcase of the best and most innovative work in the field. Technology was a...
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Now in its fourth year, the Wallpaper* Handmade exhibition is fast becoming a staple of the annual design calendar. Imagine, if you will, Jonathan Bell (Transport & Technology Correspondent at Wallpaper* magazine) makes the crazy suggestion...
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Libraries are under threat? Try telling that to Birmingham. The city has just had a spanking new one, and The Discovery Season curated by Capsule is holding an 18-week series of events exploring how libraries can remain relevant – even essential...
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Rugs on the floor, certainly. Rugs on the walls, occasionally. But a sculptural rug standing horizontally in the middle of a room? That isn't something one sees every day, although it is much easier to look at without putting a crick in one's...
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Between Time – A Curated Showcase of Fine Furnishings and Art is a collaborative exhibition put together by interior architect Gisbert Pöppler and vintage furniture dealer Erik Hofstetter, featuring some beautiful examples of salvaged and...
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Three dimensional printing is a boon if you want to produce a lot of the same thing, each one identical to all the others. But does the fact that the objects are all exactly the same diminish their value? Liam Hopkins, aka Lazerian, got to thinking...
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Not ones for half measures, Berlin design studio New Tendency has given it the bifters in setting up a pop-up shop in the city centre. It's a chance for the interdisciplinary agency to give their super swish, colourful yet minimalist furniture and...
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When the dark night of the apocalypse falls, society crumbles, and mankind reverts to a feral state, you're going to need some survival gear to help you survive in the harsh new world. So why not make it stylish? In a new collaboration, François...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
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The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Stand-up comedy has given several up-and-coming performers their way from the legends. Examples of famous stand-up comedians who honed in their craft for success at top comedy clubs are Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Taylor...
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The purpose of nursing homes is to provide older people at risk with the care and attention they require in a secure setting. For some residents, however, the truth is unsettling: abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. Nursing home...
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China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
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It's important to pick the right company to clean your air ducts so that your home stays healthy and safe. When your air ducts are clean, the air quality inside your home is better, which is good for everyone's health. But how do you choose which...