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The Edit
Thank goodness this two-screen film by Sonia Leber and David Chesworth comes with some notes, because otherwise we'd all be in trouble. The pair made the 26-minute video during a three-month residency in Rostov-on-Don, and it is quite... unusual....
Journal
When times get tight, it always seems to be the creative arts that bear the brunt of government cuts. Some might say we do need people who can fix toilets more than we need people who can paint pictures, but what a grim, if sanitary, world that...
The Edit
If they were to compile a list of the top five recording studios in history (not sure why they would, but go with it) then the Columbia 30th Street Studio in New York would be vying for top spot. Originally a presbyterian church and later part of...
Journal
You can keep your laser printers, churning out reams of identical, perfect but ultimately forgettable jobs. This is what it's all about – the Great British craftsman doing things the old fashioned way and proving that you really do get out what...
The Edit
The New Museum, New York is being taken over by a group of European space cadets later this month, as the venue's collaborative area Museum as Hub will be transformed by artistic network tranzit for the Report on the Construction of a Spaceship...
Journal
Britain has always been a nation of pioneers. Not so very long ago, our forebears were discovering new countries, settling new lands, surviving against the odds with little more than an indomitable spirit and a good pair of boots. Nowadays the...
Journal
If you've always thought you'd be cremated when the time came, be prepared to change your plans in favour of burial. The reason? Fantasy coffins. The perfect way to bow out, fantasy coffins are true works of art, made to order according to your...
The Edit
Los Angeles filmmaker Alex Prager is back with an exhibition of larger-than-life cinematic photographs and a new short film featuring actress Elizabeth Banks, in which the wardrobes are retro and the atmosphere is thick with intrigue and no small...
Publications
Ormond Gigli had a happy knack for being in the right place at the right time, which is no bad thing when you are a photographer. The New Yorker was no papparazzo though; he rose to prominence in parallel with Madison Avenue in the 1950s to become...
The Edit
The House of Peroni opens its Grade II listed doors again to a whole host of Italian talent tomorrow, and we recently dropped by for a sneak preview. From fashion installations by Simone Rainer to daily changing soundtrack designs by music maestro...
The Edit
Ever get the feeling you are being manipulated by the media? Lied to by the elite? Forced to block alien mind control using a tin foil hat? The latter might need an adjustment of medication, but it's undeniable that film, television and...
Journal
Described by Thomas Edison as ‘the eighth wonder of the world’, Linotype machines revolutionised the way we printed in multitude; invented by German born American immigrant Ottmar Mergenthaler in the late 19th century, the overwhelmingly complex...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...