As clever as he is talented, Banksy has a history of making societal statements with his work. Subject to Availability is indeed no exception. Instead of wholly original work, it expands upon an 1890 painting of Mount Rainier by the German-American artist Albert Bierstadt. Building on Bierstadt’s push against the destruction caused by the industrial revolution, Banksy […]
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The modern art world is a secretive and gluttonous community that only the few can afford to be apart of, a community that will without hesitation turn some simplistic and slightly confusing piece of ‘art’ that you believe your younger sibling could have done with their eyes closed, into a multimillion dollar ‘masterpiece’. But who […]
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Originally founded in California in 1976, Banzai Inc. released one of the most timeless skateboard designs in the sub-culture’s history. Made entirely from anodised aluminium, it went on to become an icon of sidewalk surfing and early pool skating. With its colourful, high grain varnish and Space-Age design elements, Banzai embodied an aesthetic much closer to the […]
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As we face UK lockdown 2.0 for 4 weeks (possibly more) now is the time you can sit back and think of all the things you started and maybe didn’t finish in Lockdown 1.0. One thing that apparently was quite a popular past time was writing a book. We too once had dreams of becoming […]
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Aston Martin, arguably the makers of the most beautiful cars in the world have partnered with S3 Architecture and have completed their first private residence. The Sylvan Rock House is situated on 55 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley at the end of a 2,000-foot-long driveway. Its blackened cedar-clad exterior emerges from the lush terrain, […]
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The legend that is Robin Williams is the gift that keeps giving as we revisit his roles in a bid to make sure the brilliant actor and comedian is never forgotten. Turns out he improvised a line in Good Will Hunting that was so funny, it left Matt Damon and the camera operator in stitches. The film, released in 1997, […]
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Last year, architect Adam Richards revealed Nithurst Farm, a modern concept housed in what was a Roman villa and his self-designed family home in the South Downs National Park. TheModernHouse share a new film exploring the far-reaching ideas and references that informed the convention-defying design of the house, as well as the intimate realities of […]
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One of our favourite brands of the moment, Vollebak, has gone and done it again by pushing the boundaries of what we think apparel is. The first time we featured the forward-thinking brand we called them the ‘Tesla Of Outdoor Clothing’ and they’re back at it again, proving why they really deserve that title. Vollebak […]
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On London’s Peter Street, a queue of brightly dressed teenagers are a loud presence, chatting, tapping, snacking, smoking and likely fidgeting with the debit cards and iPhones in the pockets of their puffa jackets. The fairly orderly line extends deep into London’s Soho, 100-200 deep. Weaving around a corner, then another, the queue, monitored by security guards, […]
Read moreBefore you say anything, we know. Dining sets, really guys? But lets be honest with ourselves who doesn’t love a stand out dining set when entertaining friends and even just for your own self-appreciation? This dining set is inspired by the land and seascape of Cornish coves. The artful collection of illustrations were the winning […]
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Size? and Oakley, two powerhouses, have teamed up for a limited edition collection of eyewear this summer. The collection is inspired by Oakley’s innovative spirit and references the vibrant history of Oakley’s home state, California. Drawing inspiration from the psychedelic tie-dye boom popular throughout the 1960s, each piece of the collection features a vibrant pattern. […]
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Bjorn Borg, L.A August Shorts & Tee Bjorn Borg are giving the fitness apparel sector a run for their money as of late, with a collection of sleek, well-fitting pieces that are simplistic in style and heavy hitters when it comes to performance. Inspired by the Californian street style, the high-performance gear is built with […]
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A rare piece of artwork from notorious street artist Banksy went up for auction last night — only to self-destruct moments after it was sold. According to The Art Newspaper, a copy of one of Banksy’s better-known works, Girl With Balloon, was auctioned at Sotheby’s in London, garnering a record-setting bid of $1.4 million. Once the bidding had […]
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Positioned on the edge of parkland in the St Helen’s Wood area of Hastings, this remarkable four-bedroom house was built by the current owners and completed in 2009 to a design by BBM Sustainable Design. The house perches atop a hillside plot, overlooking an intriguing garden inspired by the owners’ travels through the rainforests of […]
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If you’re lucky enough to design your own house, from top to bottom, what would be your first point of call? Good sized bedrooms? Making the most of the view? Or even a movie theatre for those late nights of Netflix and chill? When a family of Australian ex-pats moved to Canada their prime focus was […]
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Luxury items are expensive. That is neither a new nor revolutionary thought. But whereas purchasing a Ferrari or an Andy Warhol painting begets a price tag that most people are happy to justify — seller, buyer, and overall marketplace — equivalent items from the world of timepieces are often held up as “too expensive.” That isn’t to say it […]
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Shaving is a lost art, with less time and more and more gentlemen preferring a beard, the Angle Razor from Morrama is on a mission to bring back the art. With a machined aluminium handle that puts the balance point at the thumb and forefinger, the Angle Razor uses physics to help deliver a more controlled shave. […]
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Tattoo’s, they’re everywhere nowadays. Symbols of adventure, allegiance, conviction, memorial, or often youthful high jinks. Many used to have a discreet tribute hidden somewhere up a sleeve: a girlfriend’s name, a port visited or military rank. But where once they were the preserve of the outlaw and the eccentric, visible tattoos are now mainstream. Although […]
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