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Dickens Returns to London

by James Forrester on May 9, 2012 in Culture
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Dickens. You don’t have to be a book worm to know the name. It’s a name that transcends literature, a name that is a part of England’s heritage, a name that has become an adjective …

Lauren Baker Mosaics and Skull Art

by Jacques on April 25, 2012 in Art
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Lauren Baker is a very talented Mosaic and Skull artist based in London. Her work is unique, and combines classical techniques and styles and often with unusual canvases (human and deer skulls, shoes, walls, capes …

Controversy Surrounding Joseph Kony

by Barney Khan on March 8, 2012 in Culture
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Gathering more momentum than seemingly anything else in the world right now, film experiment ‘KONY’ aims to catalyse the arrest of Joseph Kony who is responsible for countless crimes against humanity. A source of solidarity, …

Just Do It – A Tale of Modern-day Outlaws

by Andy on August 1, 2011 in Culture
Just Do It – A Tale of Modern-day Outlaws

“Emily James spent over a year embedded in activist groups such as Climate Camp and Plane Stupid to document their clandestine activities. With unprecedented access, Just Do It takes you on an astonishing journey behind …

Concrete Canvas Shelters

by Andy on May 18, 2011 in Culture
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This last year has seen a number of natural disasters and conflicts. For those whose lives are in jeopardy, there is a new invention which could prove significant. Concrete Canvas Shelters, designed by British engineers …

Free Ai Weiwei – Save China

by Yano on May 5, 2011 in Art
Free Ai Weiwei – Save China

Ai Weiwei is a chinese artist and activist who is also active in architecture, curating, photography, film, and social and cultural criticism. Most known for his work as the artistic consultant on the Beijing National Stadium for the …

Modern Concrete House

by Andy on April 29, 2011 in Culture

At first thought a concrete house may sound like a cold, sterile, prison-like environment. If that’s the case, this one story house designed by architecture studio A-cero may change your mind. Located on the outskirts …

Nurai – Abu Dhabi

by Andy on April 20, 2011 in Culture
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This is the island of Nurai, located northeast of Abu Dhabi city. The 130,000-square-meter island is being transformed into a glamorous and luxurious resort and exclusive private residential estate, comprised of one boutique luxury hotel …

Sunset Chapel – Acapulco, Mexico

by Andy on April 19, 2011 in Culture
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This is the newly completed Sunset Chapel in Acapulco, Mexico. Despite being newly built, it has already gained much attention for its interesting yet different design, which was the work of Esteban and Sebastián Suárez …

The Kona Residence

by Andy on April 18, 2011 in Culture
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The Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects. Description of the Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects: Nestled between cooled lava flows, the Kona residence situates its axis not with the linearity of the property but rather with …

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