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Two students of The San Francisco Art Institute have combined their considerable creative forces in the realisation of Going Nowhere, a joint exhibition that explores modern America and the artists' experiences and opinions thereof. Mario Ayala...
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Welcome to the bonkers Wonka world of Allison Renshaw, who is currently exhibiting a collection of work under the umbrella title Better Than Candy which shares the sweet, sickly and sharp flavours and vivid colours found in the factory of Dahl's...
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Comic Sans walks into a bar and orders a pint of Guinness. The barman looks at him and says: “Sorry, we don't serve your type in here.” You have no idea how long I've been waiting to use that typography joke, especially since it's my only one -...
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There's nothing like a gallery exhibition to prove a street artist has made it in their field – one can't move for urban spray-painters making the move indoors, and with the weather the way it is, who can blame them? While most of them are happy...
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The world of the architect is a fascinating one to inhabit, especially when they treat you to a sneak peak into their imaginations, letting loose with conceptual drawings in which practicality, or at least what is possible at the time, goes out of...
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The title of Jay Howell's new solo show, Enthusiastic Person, couldn't be more apt; as an arty type of guy he's got it damn near perfect. Dividing his time between art directing, illustrating for major companies, designing characters for hit (dare...
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You've got to keep your finger firmly on the pulse of the San Francisco art scene to keep pace with everything that's happening there at the moment – and that pulse is quickening with the announcement of three major converging events. First...
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The element of fire pervades Saison, the creeping aroma of seeping smoke from the kitchen, the bright flashes that flare up through skilfull lighting. The San Francisco restaurant is the bricks-and-mortar embodiment of a campfire cook-out, infused...
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It seems like anyone who is anyone in the street art world is making the transition to gallery exhibitions – maybe it's the free sandwiches – and the latest star to step out of the urban jungle is Remio, although his camouflage is still firmly...
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Celebrating their hugely successful last decade in style, San Francisco's Shooting Gallery are hosting one final Winter Group Show shindig at their popular 839 Larkin gallery - before heading off to greener pastures, or more specifically: the...
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With an atmosphere halfway between an art exhibition and a war zone, British artist Jonathan Darby's CONGO is a visually powerful and disturbing look at one of the world's worst, yet mostly overlooked, tragedies. Generations have lived in an...
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In Empty Room, a new series of works from California-based artist Adam Caldwell, the concept of dualism – the separation of body and mind or spirit espoused in religion and philosophy – is examined, along with the effect of technology on modern...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
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Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
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With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
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With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
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Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Nine: Emotional Fitness Coaching. As the concept of wellness evolves, so too does our understanding of mental...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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