The Sims: Jerry Martin’s Unfinished Simphony
Nobody anticipated The Sims game would be a bestseller, let alone the biggest selling computer game of all time. “They were almost not going to do it,” explains Jerry Martin, whose name – save for a...
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Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson, 20:50 © Richard WilsonBritish born artist Richard Wilson(b. 1953) has been creating work for over 30 years. Having been nominated twice for the Turner Prize, in 1988 and 1989, he is...
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Haider Ackermann on Masculinity
Haider Ackermann Menswear S/S14 Photography by Louise Damgaard“I wanted to challenge myself”, said Haider Ackermann when asked what made him finally decide to create his first-ever menswear collection...
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Nikhil Chopra: Coal on Cotton
Nikhil Chopra, Coal on Cotton Photography by Stephen IlesIt’s difficult to explain how much, and how little, happens during a performance by Indian artist Nikhil Chopra. Known for his feats of...
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Five Fantasy Auction Lots at Natalia Vodianova's Love Ball
On Saturday night, Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova will host the fourth edition of The Love Ball, in Monte-Carlo, in support of her charity, the Naked Heart Foundation. First held in Moscow in...
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Welcome to the World of Illustrator Maira Kalman
Edith Sitwell, 2006 © Maira KalmanThe brilliantly whimsical works of illustrator, author and designer Maira Kalmanhave captured many imaginations throughout her varied career – from the admirers of her...
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Andy Murray
Andy Murray Illustration by Robert BeckAndy Murray may seem strange for this column. But I interviewed the great man in Paris – one of the few times that I have impressed my three brothers – and the...
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Chloe Aridjis on Asunder
Asunder, by Chloe Aridjis From the outset, both the reader and Marie, the protagonist of Chloe Aridjis’ second novel Asunder, are struck by the notion of craquelure – the fine pattern of dense cracks...
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An Ian Dury Moment
Ian Dury, Dany Bubbles, c.1963-66 © Ian DuryBefore the Blockheads, Reasons to be Cheerful and Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Ian Dury was an art student at RCA, part of the youth-charged Pop Art set of...
View ArticleVideo Premiere: Lady Fortune by Serafina Steer
Singer, songwriter and harpist Serafina Steer has been wooing listeners with her unique and ethereal brand of folk since her first album's release in 2007. But it was her 2010 record, Change is Good,...
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Lego Ice Creams
Lego ice creams During the recent heat wave ice creams and ice lollies have become a daily staple – eaten as fast as possible in an attempt to avoid the melted mess that so often accompanies them....
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Mark Hix on Mackerel and Tomatoes
Mackerel with cucumber and samphire salad Photography by Neil Wissink“Mackerel and tomatoes remind me of my early childhood. I used to catch mackerel when I was a kid in Dorset growing up by the...
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Happy Lattes
Latte cat watching fish By Kazuki YamamotoWhat better way to kickstart a Monday morning than with a strong cup of coffee? Add to the equation a delicious topping of frothed milk, handcrafted into a...
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The Sunken Chip: Paris’s First Fish & Chip Shop
The Sunken Chip, Paris Courtesy of James WhelanWho? Two English men – James Whelan and Michael Greenwold – opened up Paris’s only Fish & Chip shop this weekend. It sits proudly alongside French...
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Aloha from Deer
Fashion photographer Mariusz Mac produced his first printed jumper in 2012 – a constellation-starred "Galaxy" sweater under the label Aloha From Deer. Within a few short seasons, the brand has expanded...
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Top 10 Friendships on Film
Rebecca and Enid in Ghostworld As of two years ago, today marks the date of International Friendship Day. Created by the UN to inspire solidarity and communication between organisations and...
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Model of the Moment: Alexander Beck
Alexander Beck (centre) backstage at Valentino S/S14 Photography by Louise Damgaard Alexander Beck was discovered in a bookstore in Cambridge in 2010 by renowned model scout Cesar Perin. Within a month...
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Alain de Botton's 100 Questions Cards
100 Questions Photography c/o The School of LifeWho? Zurich-born writer, philosopher and entrepeneur Alain de Botton has spent the last twenty years carefully crafting his 'philosophy of life' through...
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Clare Strand: Skirts
Clare Strand, Skirts © Clare StrandPhotographer Clare Strand’s latest project offers an enigmatic look at the simple table skirt. Continuing her investigation into the complex meanings of everyday...
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Ice Cream Special: Kitty Travers at La Grotta Ices & Gelupo
Gelupo cheery and fresh mint Photography by Neil WissinkKitty Travers has travelled the world in search of inspiring ice cream. Spending time in France, Italy, Brazil, Spain, and the USA, she’s tasted...
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