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Hebru Brantley is an artist in demand. Informed by the AfriCOBRA art movement that began in his hometown of Chicago at the end of the 1960s, its founding members associated with America's Black Arts Movement, Brantley's work takes its cues from the...
London
New neighbourhood gem Aside, brings a community-driven dining and hospitality experience to London’s Peckham. Situated within the former site of the Peckham Assembly — established in 1986 as a community space for the local area — the 35-cover...
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There's an odd beauty in the loosely knotted scraps of silicone sponge cord that form part of Royal College of Art alumni Louie Rigano and Gil Muller's prototyping for their revolutionary Shore Rugs. Typically used in heavy industries, the durable...
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A space filled with flowers and lush greenery that just screams genteel (gently, of course) awaits hungry diners in Clapham, London. Serving seasonal fare with a contemporary twist, Minnow is a new neighbourhood venue founded by Chris Frichot (whose...
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Alex Chinneck is an artist who deals in whimsy and the illusory. Following projects that have seen a steel, upside-down electricity pylon for London Design Festival, and 7,500 wax bricks put to use in order of giving the notion that a façade of a...
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Bringing with it well over 300 unique beers, DJ sets from big-named spinners (Hot Chip; Norman Jay; Foals; and Metronomy’s Olugbenga) and pop-up kitchens, London Craft Beer Festival is celebrating its fifth birthday this weekend with a right old...
Dispatches
'I love London and I’m fucking angry,' blurts Maziar Bahari, an Iranian-Canadian journalist and filmmaker who's spent more than ten years living in the capital. Bahari, who is also the founder of Paint the Change, a new initiative to push social...
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Need a break from the doom and gloom of 2017? Designer and artist Camille Walala has the answer. Equally as disorientating as poring over the papers but without the harrowing aftertaste, Camille’s new exhibition at NOW Gallery in Greenwich is a...
London
Drawing inspiration from Lima’s most romantic and free-spirited neighbourhood, Barranco (a place brimming with artists, musicians and other creatives), Señor Ceviche has opened a Fitzrovia location set across three floors on Charlotte Street....
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Creative hothouse Bernie Grant Arts Centre has completed its first phase of a long-term artist-led refurbishment programme, Morag Myerscough — renowned for her use of bold colours, geometric preoccupations, and the ability to create community and...
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New neighbourhood bistro and deli Salt + Pickle serves up an abundance of cured, pickled and preserved food to the folk of Crystal Palace and beyond. The recently-opened venue is a collaboration between Ian Haigh of Central Design Studio,...
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As soon as you enter XU you're transported to a place far far away. Imagine 1930s Taipei, you’re on a train in a first class carriage; perhaps on some kind of a mission. Agatha Christie pops to mind — a missing jewel you must recover; or seeking...
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...
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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
Stand-up comedy has given several up-and-coming performers their way from the legends. Examples of famous stand-up comedians who honed in their craft for success at top comedy clubs are Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Taylor...
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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...
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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...
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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...