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There seems to be no photographic genre in which Albert Watson does not excel, and his peers seem to agree. The Scottish artist was named by industry bible Photo District News as one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time, no less,...
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If we were to use the established waterproof rating system on this ornate tent in Zürich, it wouldn't score too highly. Probably a total fail in all honesty. Happily, the delicate material of this tent won't be expected to keep any rainforest...
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What a powerful prefix from two little letters: “un” is the start of Andy Hope 1930's new series, summing up its ethos, commenting on its creative process and drawing forth all sorts of preconceptions in the viewer before things have even...
Journal
Schwing! Now I know where my Allianz insurance premium went this year: a shiny new headquarters in Zürich with shiny new aluminium coated curtains. The building – a 20-storey tower and a five-storey annexe linked by four bridges – was designed...
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Everything about the art of Miles Aldridge is turned up full blast. It's high drama in high fidelity, the contents are high sugar and high nicotine, his pictures are saturated with colour, high gloss, and highly polished like a wax apple, leaving...
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Believe it or not, this is the 150th year of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland. Who knew? While the ambassadors don black tie and start dishing out the Ferrero Rocher, Museum für Gestaltung Zürich has put together an exhibition...
Zürich
Not Guilty prides itself on whipping up nutritious, healthy food that won't prick the conscience, clog the arteries or make the good workers of Zürich late for their 2pm meeting. In all honesty it's usually the sort of place I'd pass by on the way...
Zürich
N°2 in Zurich. It took me a while to stop sniggering childishly at the name (sad, I know) – you'd have bought the next door property in an ideal world, wouldn't you? - but we got there eventually and we're glad we did, as it means we can tell you...
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Belgrade-born artist Djordje Ozbolt has been doing some travelling - into the jungle, across the savannah, and down a long path of imagination and discovery that has led him to produce his latest collection Who Say Jah No Dread. This menagerie of...
Zürich
The motto of hotel chain 25Hours is “You know one, you know none”, which we reckon would have Professor Saul Kripke scratching his beard in befuddlement, but thankfully the design philosophy of their latest branch in Zurich West is a lot easier...
Journal
For such a wee place, just eight million inhabitants in a landlocked country that's dwarfed by many other European nations, Switzerland has a hard-hitting global reputation for its graphic design. Like the Scandinavian's reputation for product...
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Regular readers will know how much we've enjoyed the varying installations that have occupied a Zurich art gallery cum bed and breakfast known as The Proposal. Presenting conceptual art alongside a gallery-based bedroom and a 'room' in the back of a...
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...
City Notes
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,...
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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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 Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...