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One can always rely on the Southbank folks to bring lesser-explored areas of art and design to the public attention, and the cinephiles at BFI Southbank are currently celebrating a particularly niche subject with their exhibition Polish Film Posters...
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And the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package goes to.... Stanley Donwood, for his special edition of Radiohead's album Amnesiac. You might not have known that the Grammy Awards hand out a gong for album art, but they do, and Stanley, aka Dan...
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How would you like to get your hands on a limited edition Rolling Stones 7” vinyl with a one-of-a-kind sleeve designed by Sir Peter Blake? Or a pressing of The Chemical Brothers' Let Forever Be encased in the visual stylings of Goldie? “Yes!”,...
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Hold on to your handbags: Ramon Maiden is from the wrong side of the tracks, and wears his “delinquent” heritage with pride. The Spanish artist hails from Roquetas – dubbed the Bronx of Barcelona – which struggled badly in the '80s and '90s...
Interiors
Can it really be three years since we first came across Joshua Ben Longo? It is, you know. Where does the time go? We're delighted to welcome the New York artist back to the pages of We Heart, and even more delighted at the news he brings with him....
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As far as allegations of objectification go, I can't offer anything in the way of credible defence for these classic examples of American pin-ups other than to say that if I spent the majority of my day with my head stuck under a car bonnet, I'd...
Publications
Praise be, and hallelujah, I've Seen the Light. Fans of illustration are in for a treat with the publication of a new zine called Piñata! Fanzine, the first issue of which is out now with the aforementioned subtitle. The zine invites international...
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If you were a groovy musician from the West Coast of America in the late 1960s and '70s, chances are you called in the services of Victor Moscoso. The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and The Doors all collaborated with the revolutionary Spanish-born...
Journal
Brazilian art duo Bicicleta Sem Freio (Bicycle Without a Brake) came careering into London town for an introductory showcase at the weekend, bringing with them a selection of work that had everyone's retinas needing a lie down in a darkened room to...
Art & Culture
Brisbane-based illustrator Mel Stringer has created an adorable collection of female personalities in her new book Cute Yum, published by Belly Kids. Taking her little pink sketchbook, Mel situated herself within the heart of society and let her...
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Nadia Hernandez has Venezuela in her bones, and though the artist now lives in Sydney, her homeland is still an intrinsic part of her creative practice. Her recent solo exhibition 100% Certain at Sydney's Mild Manners gallery was a celebration of...
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The city of Boulder, Colorado has got it all. The ultra-liberal former hippie hangout is surrounded by sweeping plains and nature reserves, with the Rocky Mountains on the doorstep, a thriving arts scene, an excellent college campus, snow and skate...
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
The purpose of nursing homes is to provide older people at risk with the care and attention they require in a secure setting. For some residents, however, the truth is unsettling: abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. Nursing home...
Dispatches
China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
Dispatches
It's important to pick the right company to clean your air ducts so that your home stays healthy and safe. When your air ducts are clean, the air quality inside your home is better, which is good for everyone's health. But how do you choose which...
Dispatches
We’ve all seen them. You know, rickety and rusty carports dragging down a property’s curb appeal. In fact, the eyesore is all you pay attention to. Even though carport designs have improved over the years the structures still lack some curb...