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Californian artist Eric Yahnker studied journalism before he switched his attentions to character animation, and current affairs is clearly still a topic that remains prominent in his thinking. Stints on South Park and MADtv have also shaped his...
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There's an interesting poetic aspect to Ai Yamaguchi's work that goes beyond her style and subject matter. This beautiful collection of paintings is called Shinchishirin, a title that has been formed from the deconstruction of several verses from an...
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Are these interiors real, or are they imaginary? The truth is somewhere in between. Visitors to the Alan Cristea Gallery, London, are in danger of rearranging their faces by walking into Ben Johnson's wall hangings; the works skilfully trick the...
Art & Culture
The sun is making a valiant effort to rear its shiny head, and it seems like a Bank Holiday every weekend, so we thought we'd add to your summery feelings with news of Luke Stephenson's latest project 99 x 99s. Last year Luke set off on an ice-cream...
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Just how much Americana can you fit under one gallery roof? Quite a bloody lot, as it turns out. No one does patriotic self-reference quite like the Americans, and here at the Marais branch of Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris, Tom Sachs has ensured no...
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Rosie Emerson's Sirens will be luring visitors into their ethereal world of romantic imagery and extravagant hats at Hang-Up Pictures, London, from 2 May. Covering your ears will do nothing to thwart their seductive pull, as the show's charms are...
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We like to keep a beady eye on the artistic endeavours of Sonic Youth founder and bassist Kim Gordon, and our entirely legal and not-at-all stalkerish surveillance reveals that she has been hard at work in the hills of Los Angeles, transforming...
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@AmericanAir: "Oh no, Hamishi! What's going on?" @sprintcare: "Failure is not an option! What is going on? How can we help? Let us know. Thanks *AET" @LordoftheFries1: "What's up?". A flood of expressions of regret, a new corporate colloquialism...
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“I want to paint what I see,” says Alex Katz. “I live in New York and I go up to Maine, and that’s what I paint.” And there in a nutshell is the essence of this retrospective of the New York artist at Timothy Taylor Gallery, London. Now...
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Balanced somewhere between a spiritual adventurer and an adrenaline junkie, the surfer is a Californian icon and the hero of Raymond Pettibon's symbolic works, currently being revisited at Venus Over Manhattan, New York. The artist has a gift...
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The crazy collage creations of art collective HYSTERIA are taking centre stage alongside the work of Jeffrey Disaster at celebrated patisserie slash gallery Maison Bertaux right now, and the all-girl group (Collagism, Aida Wilde and Shuby) has...
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What's up with Joyce Pensato's normally cheerful cartoon characters? The cast of former childhood favourites has taken on a distinctly sinister air; the seemingly frantic, manic brushstrokes and the sombre black and white enamel paints she uses...
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...
City Notes
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....
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
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...