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The most eagerly-awaited album in pop music has dropped at long last, Rihanna's ANTI finally filling a void that has only occasionally been plugged since 2012's Unapologetic; interestingly, none of those stopgaps from last year — Bitch Better Have...
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We last saw New York-based artist Kara Walker in the summer of 2014, with the staggering scale of A Subtlety, a monumental installation exploring the horrific history of sugar production and slavery at Brooklyn’s Domino Sugar Refinery. The scale...
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Normally talking about artist's lives in the past tense indicates retrospectives of 20th century contemporary art icons; Neoclassicists; prominent figures of the Renaissance — less commonly rising stars cut short mid-career. Tragically killed in a...
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As far as albatrosses around ones necks go, being an unglamorous ex-Premiership footballer is surely right up there with being posh in the world of street art. I can't help but feel if Eric Cantona was to be caught tagging a bridge over the Seine,...
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Everyone knows Iron Mike had a tiger, but did you know they sat down on his couch underneath a Rothko eating chicken and waffle together? You did not. Was (crazy motherfucker named) Ice Cube dive bombing into the pool at his modernist L.A. home...
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Boston-born artist Jason Jägel exudes a style that is hard to pin down. Two decades in the art world haven't stunted an inherent skittishness that belies his age. Born in 1971, there's a frenetic energy that runs riot throughout his...
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Manchester bar, eatery and arts centre Common is celebrating the launch of the first major artist takeover since the venue's relaunch earlier this year. The honour has been bestowed upon local illustrators Faye Coral Johnson and Mike Redmond,...
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“The artistic temperament” may be a bit of a broad brush with which to paint all creative talents, but it certainly seems to apply to Kati von Schwerin. Despite being shortlisted as a top 10 finalist in the BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER 2015 —...
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‘There must be some consistency,’ Samantha Wall insists. ‘There must be something that remains resistant to change.’ What I Can't See, conté crayon, charcoal and graphite on paper, 60" x 41", 2014 The fact that this needs to...
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Proving that critically-acclaimed art doesn't necessarily have to be impenetrably high concept, Erik Porstmann deliberately chooses to work in one of the most familiar genres — one that will connect with every viewer who ever enjoyed a bedtime...
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Duncan Jago (that's Mr Jago to you), one of the Bristol street art movement's biggest success stories, has returned to mural painting for a special commission at Unit London. The international star, founding member of the Scrawl...
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Marc Horowitz doesn't seem to fit into the “tortured soul” category of artist — in fact his work suggests he has an absolute blast. The LA-based artist lets loose with oil, charcoal, pastels and acrylic spray paints — all at the same time it...
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...
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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,...
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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...
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Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
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When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
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When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
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Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...