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Pop art icon pops up in Paris...
Hands up who had an imaginary friend when they were a child. Oh you poor things. You must have been very lonely. If you've still got one, there are people you can talk to about it, they can help. New York...
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Bringing a whole new meaning to killer riffs...
Whilst in town for Audi's Urban Future Initiative, we had the pleasure of taking in Istanbul's inaugural Design Biennial - essentially a duo of exhibitions curated by Emre Arolat and Joseph Grima, for the Istanbul Found. for Culture & Arts, that...
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A pair of stepladders isn't the most obvious choice of inspiration for an art installation, but the chaps from Studio Bertjan Pot like to work with what they have, and at the time of the conception of Stairway to Heaven, that was what happened to be...
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The boundaries of art and design taken to another level...
We talk a lot about the blurring of lines between what is considered art (concept, sculpture, painting, performance) and what we know as design (furniture, interiors, architecture), yet little has taken the aforementioned blurring of those lines so...
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Turntable turns tracker with staggering results...
Like Bonnie and Clyde, Sid and Nancy, Bert and Ernie... turntables and electronic music are a duo intertwined for time immemorial. From its birth in New York disco clubs where Giorgio Moroder's electro beats inspired the likes of Frankie Knuckles...
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Childhood memories recreated with beauty and mystique...
Childhood memories can be some of the most powerful we have, and that's a deep well from which to draw for Mirka Laura Severa, a German artist whose family has roots in the Czech Republic and Spain. She has reached into her mental scrapbook and...
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Great disco balls on fire...
You know what they say - if you can't stand the heat, get out of the disco. Or something like that. Anyway, the melted Quelle Fête installations (Quelle Fête I a commission for a cultural café in a former vodka distillery, and Quelle Fête II at...
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Examining our place in history...
Jeremy Deller has not been to art school, which is a bloody blessing for us as it means we can understand the words coming out of his mouth without having to go into cryptic crossword mode. And indeed, as with all his work, there is something very...
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Showcasing some of our favourite young British creatives...
Those of you who are regular readers, and haven't spent the last few weeks living under a rock (or in a chain and whip dungeon - we know what some of you buggers get up to), won't fail to have noticed that we put on a little soiree in Shoreditch...
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New slant on an old city...
You'd be hard pressed to find two more visually different structures placed on purpose in such close proximity than Tisse Métis Égal in the grounds of the Château Ramezay's Reford Gardens. Perhaps the Stedelijk Museum extension in Amsterdam has...
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Under the bridge down South...
Sounding like something from Star Trek, 21st Century Light Space Modulator is actually a renovation of unused and unloved space under Hungerford Bridge at London's Southbank. Created by Jason Bruges Studio, the project was commissioned by...
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Standing room only at fascinating cinema installation...
Sitting in the middle of Guimarães, a UNESCO world heritage city in Portugal, this steel and cork structure may at first seem a bit incongruous with its surroundings, especially given that it has people's legs sticking out of the bottom. In...
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Asif Khan's contemplative public boardwalk for Canada Water will allow Londoners to reconnect with nature and the city's past...
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...
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Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar looks to the golden age of nightlife in its quest to get the city's locals dusting off their disco dancing shoes...
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...
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Wildflowers is a charming Med-inspired neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli for new London design hub, Newson’s Yard...
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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A-nrd craft an irresistible tribute to the authenticity of family-owned Mexican eateries at new Mayfair restaurant, FONDA...
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've said yes, now it's time to celebrate. Here's how to plan the perfect engagement party with your family and friends...
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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Culture, history, landscapes, spiritualism and stunning cuisine, here's why India should be your next travel destination...
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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From research to evaluating a seller's reputation, here's how to find the best car trailers for sale in the USA online...
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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The Winning Formula: How to combine precision with strategic thinking to achieve success in whatever it is you choose to do...
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...