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Art & Culture
As the UK, wading through the mire of Austerity, prepares to choose between the best of a very bad bunch of self-serving bastards in the forthcoming general election, we could be forgiven for wondering if we deserve to call Great Britain “Great”...
London
It's 1940s London. The German bombs have ceased their relentless rain of fire on the capital, and its beleaguered citizens have emerged from their cellars and air raid shelters to get on with rebuilding the country, and their lives. During the...
The Edit
HAIR PEACE. BED PEACE. From an unkempt bed in the Amsterdam Hilton, John Lennon and Yoko Ono peered upwards through their flowing locks at the camera of Cor Jaring, and one of the 20th Century's most enduring images was born. The Lennons' “bed-in...
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As well as having the best name ever (according to me), Horst P. Horst took some of the most striking fashion photographs of the 20th Century and is celebrated as a true great for his work with Vogue and a long-standing collaboration with Coco...
Publications
The founding, in 1915, of the Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation is rightly hailed as one of cinema's most influential moments — only the introduction of sound has had a comparable effect on the development of filmmaking — and to mark the...
Journal
Maybe it's the hardcore at CBGB; Reed waiting for his man; Warhol's Factory; Blondie pioneering new wave, disco giving guitars groove. Maybe it was watching '80s TV movie The Children of Times Square as a kid, seduced by the grit, the lights, the...
The Edit
Photojournalism in the second half of last century played a pivotal role in reporting the human cost of conflict around the world, bringing into sharp focus issues which would normally be out of sight, and so out of mind, to the rest of the world....
Publications
The career of Robert Doisneau, the French photographer celebrated for his work in the photographie humaniste style which rose to prominence in the 1950s, enjoys its most comprehensive review to date in a new book from friend and author Jean Claude...
The Edit
In 1945 Japan was a broken nation. The once proud empire lay in ruins, its cities razed by American bombs, and its people humbled. Yet by 1964, when Tokyo hosted the Olympic Games, Japan was reborn and well on the way to becoming a global economic...
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The prevailing wisdom seems to be that we don't make anything in the UK anymore, and that all our goods are imported from foreign factories paying their grateful slaves tuppence ha'penny. It's not like in the halcyon days of British manufacturing,...
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The tank changed the face of modern warfare, able to rampage over - or through - difficult terrain and shoot fucking great holes in buildings and people. Your average army general would like as many as possible, but the fly in the ointment is that...
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Drugs are bad m'kay? Especially psychedelic ones that can permanently crack your brain and leave you with a lifelong dependence on tin-foil hats and lithium. Better to leave that stuff to the artists, who are usually a bit cracked anyway. Spaced...
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...
Dispatches
In today's fast-paced world, prioritising self-care is crucial; stress, environmental factors, and hectic schedules take a toll on physical appearance and overall well-being. Traditional spas provide relaxation through massages and facials, yet med...
Dispatches
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
Dispatches
Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
Dispatches
A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...