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It's 24 years since London's Michael Hoppen Gallery opened with an exhibition dedicated to the esteemed documentary photographer, Colin Jones. Countless shows in, and Jones's work is back at the gallery, Colin Jones Retrospective showcasing the...
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If someone calls you a dreamer, it's usually because you're a waste of space. It's a euphemism for underachiever, the perennial non-starter. Stoner. Stop smoking, turn off your Pink Floyd records, and get a job. There are a rare breed, however, of...
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Having studied photography at the London College of Printing in 1964, Italian photographer Massimo Vitali would embark on a long and successful career in photo-journalism; before being hit with a discomposing realisation that photography didn't have...
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Californian artist Joel Daniel Phillips is a voyeur. Can that statement be separated from notions of Peeping Toms? Phillips describes his practice as 'an attempt to play with our voyeuristic tendencies toward the indigence surrounding us, hiding in...
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Having taken aim at the vulgarity of the nouveaux riches, the nauseating cult of celebrity, and all manner of Tinseltown excesses in his London exhibition Beverly Hills John last year, the manic mind behind cult classics like Pink Flamingos and...
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'These are my boyfriend’s guns. He loves shooting. I have brought him here tonight for his birthday treat.' A treat that saw an elementary school playground worker join her boyfriend in pumping lead from a Ruger AR557 rifle into a target poster at...
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The artist formerly known as Antony Hegarty is riding high on a wave of creativity; the renowned guiding light of Antony and the Johnsons having just released her debut solo album, Hopelessness, and now bringing her visual art practice out of the...
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London-based German artist Simon Mullan has a knack for subversion. You can almost hear the skinheads weep as their iconic regalia has been callously skinned like a mink. Beginning life in the United States Air Force, the bomber jacket has been...
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Serving two years as a photographer and filmmaker during the Algerian War, Jean-Daniel Lorieux decided to turn negativity on its head; using real life tragedy to fuel a sun-soaked career that would see the French photographer shooting the likes of...
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Imagine arriving in London in the latter half of the 1990s from another planet. What would you report back to those waiting behind the control desks in a civilisation far, far away? Liam Gallagher falling out of the Met Bar; Geri's Union Jack dress;...
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We're bombarded by information, predominantly visual, yet there can be precious little joy in it. Bombings, terrorists, refugees, natural disasters; if you've ever watched an Adam Curtis film, you'll be familiar with the narrative of rolling news...
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Eric Yahnker likes fuckin' wit y'all, and the Los Angeles-based artist is at it again; presenting a new body of work in an exhibition at New York gallery The Hole. We've had Barack Obama peeping through his White House window at Miley Cyrus,...
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In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
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Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
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Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
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From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
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If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...
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Are you getting ready to move to a small Los Angeles apartment down the street? Maybe you or a loved one is getting ready for dorm living. Whether you’re just moving down the street or only taking the necessities, you don’t need a full-size...
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The fascinating art of psychic reading has captivated audiences for centuries. Psychics have an innate sense of otherworldly elements. Their skill rests in providing expert insights and understanding of complex material. Professional psychic...
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A good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and choosing the right mattress plays a critical role in ensuring quality rest. Many traditional mattresses contain fiberglass as a fire retardant, which can cause irritation and potential...