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London Youth, the third publication in Hoxton Mini Press’s Tales from the City series, features compelling portraits of inner-city teenagers, some smiling, some serious; each a true portraiture of modern life for the city's youth of...
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'I really enjoy observing the whole process of a flower’s life,' Rebecca Louise Law began telling us in a 2015 interview on these pages, 'from seed to flower, and subsequently preserving the flower within my work. My installations are designed to...
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There are heart-stopping panoramic views of the London's financial capital and beyond at bar and restaurant Bōkan; the city's newest sky-high hotspot for partaking in a bit of the old eating, drinking and mingling. Dominating the...
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Casual Soho eatery KILN uses wood-burning ovens and grills to cook regional Thai cuisine along with dishes informed by Yunnan and Burma. The menu is crystal clear: just a few choices of meat and fish, and a speciality daily noodle dish. KILN's...
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Via a considered use of materiality — think natural stones and timbers; ceramic; concrete; brass and blackened steel — playing out against a bold backdrop, a new neighbourhood restaurant and bar in East London delivers the sort of...
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Following the significant success of their Soho restaurant, Blanchette have opened up a second location on Brick Lane; where diners can graze on French sharing plates, quaff fine European wines, and admire design agency Blacksheep’s suitably...
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There are no jokes left for what Dalston has become in the 2010s. Vice made them all. Literally. The Tumblr kids have GIFfed the East London suburb into oblivion, its retro '80s (then '90s) clubs with moustached DJs playing sets entirely comprised...
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'Eduardo Paolozzi was one of the most prolific, innovative and surprising artists from Britain. Never one to be told what to do, Paolozzi broke all conventions of art and consistently reinvented himself and his work,' explains Daniel F. Herrmann,...
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Dine on modern British fare in Australian surrounds at new London restaurant Lorne. Located on Wilton Road, a five minute walk from the city's Victoria Station, Lorne is the first undertaking from Katie Exton (former sommelier at The River Café)...
The Edit
Plenty of readers will struggle with the concept, but in the 1980s cultural content was difficult to come by. Decades before YouTube, documentaries on graffiti or international film from your Herzogs or Fassbinders were as rare as hen's teeth....
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A metal shutter hints as to what may lie ahead. Green lettering that spells ‘El Pastór’; red and green paint either side a knowing nod to the flag waved by the culinary offerings behind it. Occupying a largely industrial setting beneath the...
The Edit
We are in the Anthropocene. An era signified by human impact on the natural world. It is climate change and the decimation of natural resources; it is the world around us and its increasing precariousness at our hands. In a series of new works,...
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...
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
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...