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Camping and art? Really? You betcha. These two unlikely bedfellows combine at UrbanCampsite in Amsterdam, which returns this summer after proving a big hit in its inaugural year in 2014. This time around, the event from Annette van Driel and Francis...
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Pedestrians going about their business in the city centre of Karlsruhe in Germany this summer can be forgiven for wondering if their eyes were playing tricks on them. Amid the usual dust and noise of a building site in Marktplatz, a most...
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Debuting at Inner-City Arts’ Summer on Seventh in Los Angeles this past weekend, the SBTRKT-O-SCOPE — a 3D stroboscope (advanced zoetrope) in collaboration with Red Bull and electronic artist Aaron Jerome; aka SBTRKT. Drawing on promotional...
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There is more to this world than we can see, a vaster horizon than we can contemplate, and hidden voids beyond our fields of vision. That's according to Anish Kapoor, who continues his lifelong fascination with emptiness and contemplation with a...
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If we were to use the established waterproof rating system on this ornate tent in Zürich, it wouldn't score too highly. Probably a total fail in all honesty. Happily, the delicate material of this tent won't be expected to keep any rainforest...
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Israeli art collective Broken Fingaz have been enjoying a working holiday recently, soaking up the culture and getting creative during over several months in India. As evidenced by the group's new exhibition Journey Galactiko, India's religious art...
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When girls first start rollerskating, they naturally spend quite a bit of time falling over and hurting themselves. Those with the fortitude to persevere get better and stop falling over and hurting themselves. Then, if they get really good, they...
Moscow
Something unusual is happening in Moscow. As spring becomes summer, the citizens take the air and bask in the warmer sun with a stroll through Gorky Park. Here they are met by the sight of the trees, newly canopied with lush green leaves, and...
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Sometimes even a decent sized castle gets a little cramped with all the art and objects that a gentleman collects on his travels. Since the Middle Ages, so-called “cabinets of curiosities” were constructed in the homes of Europe's moneyed elite....
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Nicolas Party certainly made the most of his invitation to exhibit at Inverleith House. The Swiss artist has made his mark on every available inch of the Georgian venue — including the seven gallery spaces, the corridors and even the stairwells...
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Brutalism. Not everyone's cup of tea is it? Even its most ardent supporters wouldn't rush to label the architectural style as “fun”, yet for many children of the post-war generation, brutalist environments was were they did a lot of their...
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Everybody’s experienced it: that moment when you walk into the bar of your dreams. The kind of bar whose napkins hosted the first notes for The Great Gatsby or A Farewell to Arms; the kind of bar where As Time Goes By was first heard or where Tom...
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With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
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Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
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You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
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Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
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In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
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Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...