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Inspired by childhood alienation, Japanese pop culture and the very modern awkwardness of social media, Felix Treadwell's show at CNB Gallery (located in the basement of Mark Hix's Tramshed on Rivington Street, Shoreditch) is a playful foray into...
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Pictures of Felix Treadwell receiving his Hix Award last year piqued my interest. Next to a grinning Tracy Emin, the young artist’s hesitant, friendly, low-wattage presence was striking, reminding me of Elliott Smith’s immortal white-tuxed...
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“Some people are never satisfied.” It's a phrase which carries a negative connotation, but those in the creative industries recognise that trait as an important driving force in their work. Joram Roukes is a painter who likes to keep moving...
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“Four years of art school got you nowhere” teases one of Butch Anthony's paintings, and while that's obviously not true for many artists, formal training played no part in the development of this off-beat character from the back woods of...
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David Hockney has got a problem with perspective. He doesn't like it very much — at least not the linear perspective that is taught as the staple of studio practice — and in a new series of paintings and photographs made over the last couple...
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A bottle on the shore doesn't have to hold a rolled up message inside it to tell a story — not when Julian Meagher is there to pluck it from a watery grave of obscurity. The Australian artist has been working with the discarded empties for a new...
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Even if you can't put a name to it, it's certain you've seen the painting technique known as cangiantismo before. Developed during the Rennaissance, it's a way of changing the hue of a colour within a model to introduce light and shade, but in the...
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I don't know if this is even a practical possibility, but if there's a mechanical engineer out there who can make Simon Shepherd's skeleton bicycle into a roadworthy reality, I'm buying one. Skeletal Remains is one of the surrealist sculptors new...
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As far as changes of career direction go, molecular neuroscientist to painter must be the equivalent of a Formula 1 hairpin. SoCal artist Maysha Mohamedi made the move on graduating in cognitive science from UC San Diego, moving to San Francisco to...
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Californian artist Jon Pestoni's painting work is constantly evolving, and part of that evolutionary process is the addition of new materials. This exhibition of mixed media paintings on paper, mounted on aluminium, features a surprising new...
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The sense of mystery and intrigue is palpable as we take a voyeuristic peek into the world of Los Angeles artist Seth Armstrong in The Air is Thick. Viewers are swept up in a cinematic narrative that visits the hidden shoreline coves of Fleming-era...
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If you like your art messy in the vein of Jackson Pollock, then John Armeleder's ongoing Puddle Painting series will be right up your street. Like his famed predecessor, Armleder lets gravity take most of the strain. The Swiss artist begins by...
City Notes
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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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...
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The fascinating art of psychic reading has captivated audiences for centuries. Psychics have an innate sense of otherworldly elements. Their skill rests in providing expert insights and understanding of complex material. Professional psychic...
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A good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and choosing the right mattress plays a critical role in ensuring quality rest. Many traditional mattresses contain fiberglass as a fire retardant, which can cause irritation and potential...