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Journal
Being the kind of undistinguished typist that pauses noticeably every time 3D needs writing in the line of duty, imagine my joy at this little beauty: _MON3Y AS AN 3RRROR | MON3Y.US by M0us310n.net. Subversive counterculture through keystroke...
The Edit
Have we found the person responsible for the accursed phenomenon of the selfie? No, it's probably a bit harsh to lay the blame at the feet of Friedl Kubelka, but the London-born artist was certainly an innovator of the photographic self-portrait...
Publications
Since the height of his fame in the 1970s, the name Evel Knievel has become a byword for daredevil lunacy. The American stuntman finally pegged it in 2007 from lung disease – a highly improbable way to go for the man who broke a world record 433...
The Edit
Rosie Emerson's Sirens will be luring visitors into their ethereal world of romantic imagery and extravagant hats at Hang-Up Pictures, London, from 2 May. Covering your ears will do nothing to thwart their seductive pull, as the show's charms are...
Journal
Tucked in between Guyana and French Guiana, Suriname might not be South America’s most well-known destination. At just 162km2, it’s one of the more petite of the continent’s countries and is largely covered by swathes of amazon rainforest....
Art & Culture
I feel somewhat haunted by Jon Rafman's suicidal keyboard warrior; first encountered as part of the Science Fiction: New Death exhibition at FACT, no sooner had I flushed the image of Beta Male from my mind than it reappears. Horribly memorable,...
The Edit
Fondazione Prada has organised a treat for the eyes and ears at its Venice museum with Art or Sound, a curated exhibition which celebrates musical instruments that are as beautiful to look at as they are to listen to. That's if you can work out...
Journal
You can’t help thinking that the unnamed protagonist of Cormac McCarthy’s harrowing post-apocalyptic novel The Road (played in the equally soul-crushing film by Viggo Mortensen) would have had a much easier time of it if only he’d had some of...
Journal
We like to keep a beady eye on the artistic endeavours of Sonic Youth founder and bassist Kim Gordon, and our entirely legal and not-at-all stalkerish surveillance reveals that she has been hard at work in the hills of Los Angeles, transforming...
The Edit
You've probably never given the humble scrapbook much thought – unless you keep one yourself – so you might not know that they merit an important place in the modern literary canon. Sceptical? Paperwork: A Brief History of Artists' Scrapbooks...
The Edit
As quick with a soundbite as he was with his punches, Muhammad Ali was a sportsman who understood the power of personality and the value of publicity. The self-proclaimed greatest boxer in history was never one to shy away from the cameras, and...
Journal
A few steps and a tiny door in a corner of Ventura Lambrate led to the Geneva University of Art and Design’s Conversation Pieces – an immersive apartment created entirely by the university’s students. Based on an idea by Alexandra Midal, the...
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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....
Dispatches
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,...