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The Edit
Bar perhaps the odd Amazonian tribe, everyone of us on the third planet from the Sun knows how terrible 2020 has been. However, for all the mire we've collectively trudged through, there have been recent glimpses of hope. Adding onto that slim pile...
Dispatches
Commissioned by Paris-based 6M3 Collective as part of an initiative intended to bring life to the city's abandoned spaces, British artist Morag Myerscough has converted a small square close to the Pompidou Centre and Saint-Merry into a colourful...
The Edit
In a year when nightclubs and the industry that surrounds them is in a more precarious position than ever before, the timing of Design Museum exhibition, Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers, is perhaps, more poignant then everl;...
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Never far from the headlines, it's some 30 years since the elusive street artist's work first emerged on the streets of Bristol. Banksy's Dismaland. Since then, he has created countless installations; opened a bemusement park,...
Antwerp
Set over several floors of a repurposed townhouse designed by architect Jules Bilmeyer, Antwerp's newest hotspot, Luddites, is a place for people to take a break from the digital world; the singular blend of bookstore and wine bar offering a fine...
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Hospitality and tourism industries have been worst hit by the effects of Covid-19, followed closely by the creative industry. There are nearly two million people employed in the UK’s creative organisations. The creative industries sectors include...
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Japan as an island nation has always held a certain exotic appeal to western countries. Its climate, culture and history have appealed over the decades, one of the reasons being that it is simply so different from our own. Out of this country have...
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Did you know that one out of every five workers has called in sick at work because they'd run out of coloured contacts? According to a survey carried out by Contactlenses.co.uk, the awkwardness that might arise from usually sporting blue eyes, only...
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What started with a billboard takeover at Leeds’s Hyde Park Corner has become a much grander initiative, local street art project In Good Company now counting 150 sites across the city that renowned designers and artists have given a splash of...
Journal
There was a time in our lives when we would spend the majority of our day in creative pursuits. Painting, drawing, writing stories, building castles out of Lego ... whatever your preferred pre-school activity, creativity was at the heart of what we...
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Design and visual imagery has always been at the centre of propagating messages to the people. From the stone reliefs celebrating Assyrian victories in 860BC to the Bayeux Tapestry in 1066; the constructivist propaganda posters of Soviet Russia to...
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Known for her bright and bold designs, Morag Myerscough has created a message of thanks for the frontline workers in Leeds, the colourful collaboration—led by curated street art project In Good Company, with support from Leeds-based advertising...
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...
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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...
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What makes collagen-infused soups so effective? Food choices can make a big difference in achieving healthy skin and promoting joint health. One rising star in nutrition is collagen-infused soups. These soups are more than just delicious...