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For a taster of contemporary African art, look no further than London’s cultural institution; Somerset House. Until Sunday, 20 October, during the all-encompassing Frieze Art Fair, you will have the opportunity to see and engage with a plethora...
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Any readers currently struggling with a creative blockage should take heart from how London-based Highlander Mackie came up with this intriguing portfolio of unlikely properties - a journey that started with a box of Sylvanian Families, of all...
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“Nice body, shame about the face” is a crude old put down, but seems to sum up Nathan James' cast of fuglies quite nicely. The London-based Canadian artist's Creepshow series was a grotesque affair, and Punchlines develops the joke, taking the...
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Matching forward-thinking design, photography and art talent to major international brands - read: Mulberry, Nike, Apple, Sony BMG - Breed are a creative agency with a genuine passion for their work. Dropping nicely in between London Design Festival...
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Coming in with a late but very strong entry for the WTF? Moment of the Week is Eric Yahnker and his Ebony and Benghazi series of paintings, drawings and sculptures. It will be a while before I can watch the Christopher Reeve Superman films again...
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What does a bass player grunge queen do when they are not making sweet beautiful noise with their iconic band Sonic Youth? You are about to find out, as Kim Gordon returns to New York's White Columns gallery, the scene of her first solo exhibition...
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Using three simple symbols, Aboriginal artist Reko Rennie gives us his take on the sovereignty of Australia in his series of Black Diamond paintings, clones of repeating golden crowns and Aboriginal flags with a different coloured diamond at the...
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Adrian Sonni likes to paint. His roots on Argentinian streets, an escape to Miami and daubing spaces throughout New York City have all contributed to his experimental dialogue. Routine in Buenos Aires was the catalyst for exploring other outlets...
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The eerie mystery of science fiction and the suspense of the cinematic thriller collide in the imagination of Mario Wagner, who with his Controlled Spaces collection of mixed media wood panels invites the viewer to fill in the gaps in the...
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Being children of the 1980s, any art collection containing a piece called Wonder Woman Bum was bound to make an impression, and we weren't disappointed with the double impact of POW! POW!, curated from works by Lora Zombie and Sandra...
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You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland, and find out how deep the rabbit hole goes. You take the purple pill, and before you...
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Know Hope's ubiquitous character seems to like throwing shapes, but the Israeli's creation isn't usually dancing with joy – more like being contorted by the sorrows of the human condition, and buckling under the weight of the world on his...
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In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
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Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
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Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
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From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
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Getting the perfect hair color can be tricky, especially when using hair dye shampoos. Uneven color results are a common issue, but there are strategies to avoid them. To minimize color unevenness, it's important to prep the hair beforehand, ideally...
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Dogs are more than just pets; they are part of the family. Keeping them healthy and active requires attention to their diet and gut health. Many dog owners are turning to digestive probiotic chews for dogs as a practical solution to support their...
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If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...
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Are you getting ready to move to a small Los Angeles apartment down the street? Maybe you or a loved one is getting ready for dorm living. Whether you’re just moving down the street or only taking the necessities, you don’t need a full-size...