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Publications
I don't know about you, but nothing makes me twitch more than seeing someone rip a page out of a public phone book in the movies. What about all the other names on the same page? What if someone else needs to find their number? Are these books...
Art & Culture
"We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here", Howard Dietz. The lyricist's 1931 song Dancing in the Dark, music by Arthur Schwartz, has been performed by them all: Fitzgerald; Sinatra; Bennett; Crosby, Astaire; Krall — but it's embossed on the...
Art & Culture
As a renowned portrait photographer, Jenny Lewis has worked with some of the world's most famous beauties — even a former Miss World — but I doubt any of her celebrity subjects would be brave enough to step in front of the camera for such an...
Art & Culture
To those outside the art world looking in, it's often a mystery how artists manage to feed themselves – that is before they become internationally famous and start selling their works for millions of dollars, which of course they all do. Andy...
Art & Culture
The landscape of public art has traditionally been dominated by sculpture, whether it be the monumental (such as Anthony Gormley's colossal Angel of the North) or actual monuments like those clustered in Trafalgar Square. In recent years, however,...
Art & Culture
Brisbane-based illustrator Mel Stringer has created an adorable collection of female personalities in her new book Cute Yum, published by Belly Kids. Taking her little pink sketchbook, Mel situated herself within the heart of society and let her...
The Edit
Even after the independence documents have been signed and a new government established, the tendrils of colonial legacy remain firmly rooted in countries which were for years under the yoke of a foreign ruler. From the names of streets to cultural...
The Edit
This project from Blake Little makes me want to have a long, hot, cleansing shower in sympathy for his models; kudos to the plucky individuals who posed for the L.A.-based Seattle artist as he poured gallons of honey over them for the photographic...
Publications
Every year, Dutch art schools are handing out the scrolls and sending a fresh batch of newly-graduated design talent out into the world. The future looks very rosy for the field of design in The Netherlands, but it can be hard to keep up with all...
Publications
The founding, in 1915, of the Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation is rightly hailed as one of cinema's most influential moments — only the introduction of sound has had a comparable effect on the development of filmmaking — and to mark the...
Journal
Maybe it's the hardcore at CBGB; Reed waiting for his man; Warhol's Factory; Blondie pioneering new wave, disco giving guitars groove. Maybe it was watching '80s TV movie The Children of Times Square as a kid, seduced by the grit, the lights, the...
Publications
By 'eck, you see it all at Butlin's. Once the preserve of the average British family looking for a summer escape in the pre-package holiday era, Butlin's guest numbers dwindled as cheap foreign flights to exotic locales tempted away their core...
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...
City Notes
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
Circuit breakers are vital components in the world of electrical systems, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of electrical networks. These devices are engineered to automatically interrupt electrical flow in the event of a...
Dispatches
The bathroom is obviously one really important part of the home/building. This is because of the essential role that it plays in ensuring personal hygiene and overall health. As a result, investment in this important part of the building is ideal,...
Dispatches
Orlando's theme parks are exciting to visit. That is why Disney World attracts 50 million visitors each year. However, visiting the city doesn't have to break the bank. There are many free and budget-friendly activities that you can enjoy in the...
Dispatches
Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life. Between work, family responsibilities, and personal challenges, many people struggle to find a sense of calm. While traditional stress management methods such as meditation, yoga, and exercise...