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Transcending the barriers thrown up by ideological differences, Pop Art was and remains one of the most unifying cultural forces to exist between East and West. While the Iron and Bamboo Curtains kept the world staunchly separated politically, Pop...
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As Cedar Lewisohn himself admits, it's hard to place a timeframe on his huge woodblock images. One piece in his Plywood Transmission series is composed of a medieval knight, brandishing a sword and shield surrounded by unintelligible runic symbols,...
Publications
If you are a fan of retro poster design, then make sure you hang an extra large stocking out for Santa this Christmas. Hayward Gallery in the Southbank Centre, London, has been holding some of the world's most important exhibitions for the past 50...
London
Soho was quick to embrace the original Flat Iron steakhouse on Beak Street, and with lunch crowds becoming overwhelming, a second restaurant nearby was the obvious next move. Over on Denmark Street we find Flat Iron mark II, named after the same cut...
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In a new book about Brisbane's Anthony Lister, the artist coins the term Adventure Painter. While he's probably not as swashbuckling in real life as his previous superhero creations, he doesn't hold back with a canvas in front of him and a...
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Soho neon pioneer Chris Bracey's 40-year career is being honoured with an exhibition of his work at a new gallery dedicated to the neighbourhood's illuminating heritage. Lights of Soho, on Brewer Street, is hosting the show which draws on Chris's...
London
Are you a closet Made in Chelsea fan? Does posh totty, male and female, float your boat? Do you like gourmet hot dogs? If you answered yes to any of those questions then by all accounts you need to have your chauffeur step on the gas to Kensington...
Journal
Yesterday was one of those days. Those days where I spend a large portion of it wondering what I’m doing. Wondering what we’re all doing. Much of it was spent glued to Twitter - two unlikeable twins from Belfast having caused a bit of a storm in...
London
No, the initials of Wine & Charcuterie aren't an unfortunate oversight by owners Andy Bell and Jayke Mangion. First we had espresso bar Attendant, and now this new London venue - situated in what was formerly “London's most infamous toilet”. WC...
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French photographer Guy Bourdin was notoriously reticent about self-promotion, which makes one wonder what he would think of the massive retrospective of his work currently underway at London's Somerset House. During his lifetime the artist refused...
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Nowadays, if we want to see a freak show we just turn on the internet, but back in the good old days we had to wait for the circus to come to town. Exotic, mysterious, and perhaps just the right amount of creepy to excite a child's interest,...
London
Tanya Maher is living proof of the amazing power of vegetables. Following a near-fatal car crash at the age of 14, Tanya was left with a broken spine and a badly damaged pancreas. Although doctors recommended that the organ be removed, her parents...
City Notes
Trailborn, the hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors, opens it latest hotel: Trailborn Highlands a 63-room property situated in Highlands, NC, and within driving distance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and The Great Smoky Mountains...
City Notes
Method Co. are the prolific Philadelphia-based hospitality and development brand behind We Heart-approved projects including ROOST, Wm. Mulherin's Sons, Charleston’s The Pinch Hotel and The Quoin Hotel, Wilmington, Delaware, and are back with the...
City Notes
From Nobu Barcelona to The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, New York fried chicken cathedral COQODAQ to the 1 Hotel Toronto, New York-, Madrid- and Los Angeles-based design studio Rockwell Group have a considered knack for conjuring interiors that are...
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Having his lens focused on the world of Drag since 2012, UK-based portrait photographer Greg Bailey is perhaps one of the foremost visual artists attached to this glamorous corner of the LGBTQ+ community. A gleefully colourful ode to this passion,...
Dispatches
Christmas is a time for joy, family, and thoughtful gifts that show just how much you care. For many moms, the kitchen is a space of creativity and love – a place where family memories are cooked up alongside delicious meals. If your mom loves...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eleven: Digital Detox Retreats. In an era where smartphones are our constant companions, digital connectivity is...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Ten: Cognitive Nutrition. As wellness moves beyond physical fitness, a new area is capturing attention: cognitive...
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Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...