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The Ai Weiwei vs Lego feud has taken a further sunroof-related twist. The political Chinese super-artist took to his Instagram account a couple of days back to vent his frustration at the iconic Danish toy manufacturer, for refusing his request for...
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If you notice a faint glow on the western horizon last week, it was probably the most recent work from Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan. MIRAR — Ways of Seeing may have been constructed thousands of miles away in Mexico City, but the duo's...
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The Dequindre Cut in Detroit has already seen major change as it moved from disused railway line to green space and walking track. It's part of a programme of urban generation in the area linking the river front with the Eastern Market...
Detroit
Newly-opened Detroit arts venue Wasserman Projects is certainly kicking things off in grand style as it welcomes two exhibitions that stretch the 5,000 sqft space to its limits, inside and out. The inaugural event, timed to coincide with the Detroit...
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Just like Andy's playthings in Toy Story, it seems as though the mannequins in this warehouse come alive when the humans have all gone home. They assume roles within their society, interact, form relationships, and adopt individual personalities...
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It's still life, Jim, but not as we know it. Mark Jenkins has been having all sorts of fun bringing this new body of work into being, and when we say body of work, we really mean it. Jenkins' own person, as well as those of his friends, have been...
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Back for its second year, multi-disciplinary festival, Art Social, hosted by The House of St. Barnabas, is currently spreading a smattering of cultural joy between Soho Square and its 1 Greek Street townhouse with a diverse programme of talks;...
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Remember the pleasure of receiving a letter from friends and family? For most people that's a distant memory, and the only thing dropping onto the mat nowadays are bills and leaflets advertising pizza joints and double glazing, but Moyra Davey's...
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Just what is it that goes on behind the discreet curtains of an exotic “massage parlour”? If the jokes and innuendos associated with the shady businesses are anything to go by, there's more on the menu of your average one than an innocent...
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If you rather a side of polonium-210 over wasabi with your uramaki, piss off Putin. Allegedly. Swedish 'comedy hip-hop' duo Far & Son must've really had it to the back teeth with wasabi nose — they might not be on Litvinenko levels of raising the...
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The Earth is peppered almost every day with meteorites crashing down through the atmosphere. Luckily most of these lumps of space rock are too small to do any significant damage, and often land in unpopulated areas of the planet — neither of which...
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Was Sunday school still a thing when you were growing up? If not you may need some help with the mythology surrounding the Tower of Babel — a yarn from the Old Testament, when God was an angry and vengeful old grump. The story goes that after God...
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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...
City Notes
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...