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Lars Fisk is a fascinating character. Renowned for his public art, Fisk is also the 'art director' for prog-psych improv band Phish (they whose fans hold them in religious regard) and calls four shipping containers — currently occupying a lot in...
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In São Paulo, just two polluted rivers provide water for 21 million people; globally, freshwater species have declined by 76% since the 1970s; deforestation, war, urbanisation, and pollution are wreaking havoc on our water supplies. 650 million of...
Dispatches
What with Weedles and Squirtles and Pinsirs and co., strange creatures have become a regular part of many people's day to day lives in recent months — for one Instagrammer, though, imaginary beasts have been coming into view a little longer; Ben...
New York
Surrounded by some of the city’s most notable landmarks and between the East and Hudson Rivers — architectural gem, The Beekman, features an impressive 287 rooms with custom-designed oak beds, Carrara-marble tiled bathrooms, curated art and...
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Family snaps are dull, right? Dad forcing a smile out of you in front of that caravan you really can't stand in Bognor Regis; another model village; uncle Dave pestering the waitress at that resort near Benidorm. You clearly didn't grow up in the...
New York
We've all have an itch for the outdoors, and the trend for glamping is in full flow — our need for a little slice of luxury and style ensuring that even the primal pastime of camping isn't free from the luxe upgrade. From camper vans to...
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Driven by a desire to paint outside the canvas, Katharina Grosse's exhilarating installations force their viewers to asses their relationship with their surroundings — they are often monumental in scale, always memorable in...
New York
I remember the days when the height of home entertainment was a ghetto blaster that ran on them big fat C batteries that basically cost more than the stereo itself to refill. Sure, your dad was probably playing around with something a lot more...
New York
Ann Redding and Matt Danzer are big news on the New York food scene, the married co-chefs rose to fame with their highly regarded Thai cooking — earning themselves a Michelin star for their efforts. The usual path to follow is one of bigger and...
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What is New York artist Jordan Wolfson saying with his violently brilliant new work, Colored Sculpture? The single, and singular, sculptural work is the sole ingredient of a current show at New York's David Zwirner gallery; and is an eerie...
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IMHO, The Strokes get a raw deal. Truth is, Is This It was impossible to top, so why should they? Remarkably for a guitar band, they haven't grown into a lighter, lighter version of themselves — and, frankly, whenever they release music, it sounds...
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There’s always a sense of contingency to Arlene Gottfried’s photographs. Frequently joyful, they also carry poignant risk. That is partly testament to the spontaneity the shots manage to transmit and evoke: the flipside of spontaneity, of...
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...
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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...