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Barcelona
One of the by-products of the industrial revolution and the rise of international trade was a proliferation of merchants' organisations — groups formed by wealthy businessmen dealing in a particular commodity for the purpose of getting even more...
Barcelona
This is not a brewpub. Co-owner James Welsh is at pains to spell out that at Garage Beer Co., it is beer first, all else second. Brewpub; microbrewery; nano-brewery... little doubt you'll have come across the whole craft beer glossary (if you...
The Edit
Hold on to your handbags: Ramon Maiden is from the wrong side of the tracks, and wears his “delinquent” heritage with pride. The Spanish artist hails from Roquetas – dubbed the Bronx of Barcelona – which struggled badly in the '80s and '90s...
Publications
Praise be, and hallelujah, I've Seen the Light. Fans of illustration are in for a treat with the publication of a new zine called Piñata! Fanzine, the first issue of which is out now with the aforementioned subtitle. The zine invites international...
Barcelona
Despite the sign above the door, no one is going to be wandering into OhBo confusedly looking for woodwind instruments. That's because firstly, no one else is quite as stupid as all that, and secondly, one can clearly see what's going on inside...
Barcelona
It's not just whisky that Scotland is exporting by the barrel anymore, and the people of Barcelona are about to enjoy the Scots' expertise in a making booze of a different kind. Craft beer maker BrewDog has opened its first Spanish outpost on Carrer...
Barcelona
It only needs a quick glance inside Feeld Organic in Barcelona to spot the standout interior design feature — it's as plain as the nose on her face. Conrad Roset's beautiful mural of a flower-haired, nymph-like maiden jumps out from the pale...
Dispatches
It's the year two-thousand and fifteen, there are adults who don't remember a world pre-internet. Me? I remember Apple Macs before they were cool. I remember CompuServe and being online before WWW, postage stamp-sized GIFs loading one line of pixels...
Journal
It's a brisk winter's day in Barcelona, and sculptor/industrial designer Antoni Yranzo is pointing out the key sites of a former factory in the city's industrial quarter. Dubbed the Catalan Manchester, Poblenou was a yarn-spinning force throughout...
The Edit
Park Güell; La Sagrada Família; La Rambla; the beach; the booze; the stag parties and the selfie sticks. Guiris Go Home! Or so reads the occasional scribbling you'll see on walls around Catalunya's famous capital - guiri is a byword for...
Barcelona
Gah, my eyes! It takes a couple of seconds to adjust to the level of garishness in Bananas, a bit like when you turn on the light first thing in the morning. But once one has become accustomed to the brilliance of the Barcelona restaurant's interior...
Barcelona
If, like me, you took part in the recent annual human foie gras experiment (known simply as: December), then you'll be paying extra attention to what passes your lips this month for want of being able to see your own feet come spring. Of course some...
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...
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
Tick, tock, goes the clock. That's right folks, the deadline to enter this year's A' Design Awards & Competition is looming. And when we say looming, we mean you have just 11 days to submit your works for the 2024—2025 edition. Lauded the world's...
Dispatches
Affiliate marketing has emerged as one of the most lucrative and accessible ways for individuals and businesses to generate passive income online. With its low barrier to entry and high earning potential, it’s no wonder that affiliate marketing...
Dispatches
In today's fast-paced world, prioritising self-care is crucial; stress, environmental factors, and hectic schedules take a toll on physical appearance and overall well-being. Traditional spas provide relaxation through massages and facials, yet med...
Dispatches
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...