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Floating curiously, high above the hustle and bustle of downtown San Francisco - almost like a human-sized birdhouse - Manifest Destiny! is a charming, yet provocative, statement on the arrogant perseverance of the city's early settlers. Named after...
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Ever since 1970s New York, trains have been the graffiti artist's time-honoured canvas of choice. Every spray-can clutching, sneaker wearing b-boy worth their salt will have let their creative juices flow on a carriage or two. Imagine then, the...
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Following on from their debut at 2010's London Design Festival, and a two-week event in native Helsinki; HEL YES! - a travelling troupe of designers, chefs and performers - created an unforgettable few nights, in a magical venue, for last week's...
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Part sculptural artworks, part site-specific installations, London-based Parisian Noemie Goudal's photography is often unsettling - always captivating, and utterly beautiful. The Central Saint Martins graduate produces alluring works that transform...
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Last week we featured StudioXAG's turquoise explosion for Future Map's window at Selfridges' annual Bright Young Things showcase. Well, we've had pictures through for all of the windows that were dressed by the cream of the country's young creatives...
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East London gallery Tony's are presenting crochet street-artist (yes, crochet street-artist) Olek's debut UK solo show, and - much like her work - it looks set to be utterly enthralling. From guerrilla knitting a lovely warm jumper onto New York's...
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Whilst in town for last week's Interiors UK at the NEC, we dropped in on Birmingham's "cultural quarter", the aptly named Custard Factory - the 5-acres of riverside factories it occupies were built some 100-years ago, by custard's inventor; Sir...
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Wow. Strap on your moon boots, pull down your 25th century aviators and step into a mind-warping virtual future. The masterminds of many a temporary construction, exhibition and event space, Berlin's Kubix were tasked with creating an overwhelming...
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The first in a series of exhibitions celebrating contemporary Danish ceramics at Copenhagen's aptly named Copenhagen Ceramics gallery, You Will See is a compelling, often confusing, solo show by Detroit-based Dane Anders Ruhwald. Exploring our...
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Those moving into Clapham High Street's The Library Building - a new residential development designed by Studio Egret West, and currently under construction - may find themselves taking pickaxes to their newly plastered walls in a bid to find...
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Located in the unlikely American city of North Adams, Massachusetts is one of the country's premier contemporary arts centres; MASS MoCA, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. The centre's expansive Building 5 has been playing host to...
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Dealing with the issues of data accessibility, internet privacy, our willing online exhibitionism and the constant flood of information; Joern Roeder and Jonathan Pirnay - students at Germany's University of Visual Arts and Design Kassel - have...
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...
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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,...
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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
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...
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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...
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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...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...