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The Edit
Here and Elsewhere, an exhibition at New York's New Museum, aims to look beyond the headlines of conflict and religious repression in the Arab world and bring to light the best and most interesting of the region's contemporary art. In the mid...
Publications
If your World Cup trivia is up to snuff, or you're just a fan of Manchester pub comedy Early Doors, you'll know that Pickles is the name of the dog who found the stolen Jules Rimet trophy after it was stolen prior to the 1966 tournament. And it's...
Journal
Move over Grünnerløkken, there's a new kid in town. The renowned alternative and arts district in Oslo, a long-time favourite enclave full of hipster cafés, microbreweries and artisanal shops, has got some serious competition in the form of...
Publications
Hang the bunting, strike up the band and let loose the fireworks, for our very own Katie Treggiden is launching a new print magazine. I say “our very own” but that is wishful thinking; as well as being a contributor to We Heart, Katie also runs...
Journal
Everyone agrees that so far, the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil is one of the best ever – it's even winning over a few football haters with its vibrant carnival atmosphere and goal-fest games. This line-up of international creatives, however,...
The Edit
There should be some sort of law against this. Sitting in an office while the sun beats down outside, writing about what fun it is at the seaside. Is this really fair? What about my human rights? I would take my laptop and get down to the shore...
London
Rumours of the death of the Vyner Street creative scene have been greatly exaggerated. True, many of the snootier old-school art galleries that once lined this stretch of road along the banks of Hackney’s Regent’s Canal have upped sticks and...
Publications
Love your football? Tired of reading stories about backseat blow-jobs and hotel romps in red-top newspapers? Want to know more about what a footballer's life is really like, and grab a bit of that lifestyle for yourself? Yeah sure, there are games...
The Edit
On the face of it I'm too white and too badly dressed to be writing about the Rudeboy subculture, but let's look at it as part of a process of personal growth. I've certainly learnt a few things in the execution of my duties on this one. For...
Journal
It was probably the summer of 1992. Flicking through cassette tapes (Google them) and CDs at a regional record shop in a rundown seaside town. “They’ve got two drummers, they must be heavy as fuck” my young school pal and bandmate begins....
The Edit
Are you a work desk doodler? Do you sketch your thoughts while gazing out of the window mulling over a problem? Does every phone call inspire a new squiggly splodge on your spiral notepad, or in the case of calls from the finance department, a...
Art & Culture
We’re a stage deep already, the Maracanã is a Mecca, Guillermo Ochoa is a national hero after one Gordon Banks-esque performance. The hosts are shaky and the Dutch are dominant. Talking of The Netherlands, the flying Dutchman and his teammates...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...