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The Edit
Sexy? Creepy? Some uncomfortable mixture of both? Sculptor and pottery magician Jessica Stoller explores the relationship between the two in her latest collection Spoil, a mass of grotesque and unpalatable contradictions coated in a sickly sweet...
Lifestyle
According to Colin Farrell, he had a lengthy romantic (but unconsummated) fling with Elizabeth Taylor in the years leading up to her death, which is the kind of revelation you can do without learning about over the morning cornflakes. Still,...
Journal
The smoke-stained back room of a working men's club, the dank 1950s offices of a used car showroom, the overriding aesthetics of Tessa Koot's collections have shifted since we first stumbled across the Dutch designer at Salone del Mobile 2012. Then...
Journal
The Royal College of Art is undoubtedly an top notch breeding ground for fledgling designers, but all the study in the world won't pay the bills once the scrolls have been handed out and the mortar boards tossed gaily in the air. During this year's...
Journal
Ever since Heston Blumenthal got his hands on his first canister of liquid nitrogen, restaurants have had to raise their game. Eating out is no longer just about taste or sating hunger; it’s a ‘culinary experience’ for all the senses. With...
Journal
RCA graduate Hilda Hellström is a living embodiment of the blurred line that exists between design and art, her work is deeply meaningful, complex, beautiful. There's a weight and gravitas to her pieces that evoke the Rococo movement, Ancient...
The Edit
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...
Journal
In the height of Finland's winter months, darkness is something all too familiar to its residents; little surprise then that its artists exercise the right to explore the art world's darker side - something that Kim Simonsson does relishes with open...
Art & Culture
Spanish porcelain superpower Lladró Atelier has added to the ranks of its monomorphic army The Guest after inviting Californian artist Gary Baseman - whose L.A. exhibition The Door is Always Open we featured recently, to go to work creating two...
The Edit
Sheryo and The Yok should have your attention. The duo have been collaborating for over a year both stateside and on the road, drawing inspiration from their ventures. Brooklyn has adopted them as its own and is their current studio...
Bucharest
You've heard of products flying off the shelves when they become popular, but how about things falling from the ceiling. Well don't worry, there's no need to bring a helmet to Origo coffee shop in Bucharest, Romania – everything is tightly secured...
The Edit
It must be a bit of a strange feeling, going around someone's house inserting art installations, but Danish ceramicist Anders Ruhwald picked the right place for such an apparent intrusion: home-turned-museum Saarinen House, the creation and former...
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,...
City Notes
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
In the world of fragrances, the quest for the perfect scent is both an art and a journey. For many, finding that signature aroma involves exploring the realm of women's inspired perfumes. These alternatives, often referred to as "dupe perfumes,"...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...