It’s been over ten years since the term “selfie” entered our lexicon as Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year, defined as “a self-captured photograph, typically snapped with a smartphone or …
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named the John Morden Centre – a retirement day centre in London by Mæ – as the winner of the RIBA Stirling …
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Kristoffer Axén’s practice is centred around surrealism and solitude, examining imagined existences. This idea manifests both literally – as images are combined to create one, post-produced composite – and metaphorically …
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Salva Lòpez’s work focuses mainly on the publishing world, photographing for Monocle, Kinfolk, Openhouse, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New Yorker and Bloomberg Businessweek amongst others. As a …
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The Earth’s landscapes are scarred. That’s the message of Paolo Pellegrin’s (b. 1964) striking pictures. Subjects include Welzow Süd, a German mine where 20 million tonnes of lignite is drilled …
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With the weekend in sight, time and space for contemplation is on the horizon. The 5 to See for 14-16 July reminds us of the importance of appreciating artistic endeavours …
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From Nike’s first professional sports hijab, to a veil made up of stars and stripes as a symbol of political protest, the interaction of faith, culture, fashion and individual expression …
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The term wanderlust originates from the German language; wandern meaning “to hike or wander,” and lust implying “joy or desire.” It encapsulates a yearning – a desire to journey, explore, …
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Concrete is the second most-used substance in the world after water. For centuries, it’s been integral to the construction of solid and hardy structures. During the Roman Empire, a simple …
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The first Monday of October has marked World Architecture Day every year since 1985. The initiative was started by the International Union of Architects (IUA), and its theme varies annually …
