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"Nathan Penlington's fusion of wit, storytelling and visuals are garnering critics’ plaudits and attention" declared Time Out, and the subject of his most high-profile show to date - spoon-bending crazy man Uri Geller - clearly agrees; the...
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Citing pop art and M.C. Escher as inspirations, Brighton-based illustrator Jamie Cullen carves mystifying surrealist scenarios from his inspired mind, with clients like Nike, Coke and Volkswagen lapping them up. The influence of Escher's impossible...
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His website's assertion that his work has been published in every continent (except Antarctica) is little surprise when browsing his portfolio, as clients from BBC to Microsoft, Persil to The Guardian concur; the young illustrator's heavily...
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With blatant disregard for your retinas, Scot Fraser Gray is an artist with a penchant for visuals that kick your eyes around like a grimy old football. His large-scale mural works combine photo realism with surrealist narrative, and quite literally...
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As the culture for good food continues to penetrate our national psyche, the convergence of eating out - and eating in - into other contemporary cultures (art, design, music etc.) continues apace. Time then for a publication that truly celebrates...
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Inspired by Bauhaus, theatre performance, and fancy dress parties, Merseyside-born Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication graduate Sarah Sweeney designs mischievously fanciful knitwear that is brimming with style, humour and grace. Her...
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Re-using, re-vitalising, and re-imagining; Margate-based designer Zoe Murphy updates mid-century furniture with a very individual aesthetic. Whilst many designers are scouring car-boot sales, antique shops and salvage yards and transforming their...
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Banging the heads of collage and illustration together like they were naughty school-kids, designer Simon Cook - aka Stone and Spear - has won accolades from, amongst others, Creative Review, Dazed and Computer Arts for his work for a list of...
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Working with Lady Gaga, MGMT, Vogue, Christian Louboutin and many more; London-based designer/artist Petra Storrs' elaborate set, prop and costume designs have been seen by millions. Her "blimp costume" for Paloma Faith arrive onstage at Glastonbury...
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Founded in Liverpool - and now with a satellite office in London - Mercy is a creative agency that don't do things by halves. By day, they're knocking out designs, brands and campaigns for youth and arts orientated clients - by night, they're...
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The current focus on We Heart is on British Design, in celebration of the Olympics, and where better to find the future of British Design, than at “the UK’s most important graduate exhibition” (if they do say so themselves!), New Designers....
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As all eyes turn to Stratford today, one of the most subtle - yet sublime - visual delights on show will be a series of canvas banners circling Populous' imposing Olympic Stadium. Wrap, a sequence of 56 colours breathing life into the typically...
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...
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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
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...
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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...
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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...
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Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...