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Overseas

What the nanny saw: Vivian Maier’s street photography

by Steve 25th July 2019

What the nanny saw: Vivian Maier’s street photography. Maier spent her working life caring for the children of families in Read More

Articles

Is Japan losing its umami?

by Steve 12th June 2019

Is Japan losing its umami? The real deal Yasuo Yamamoto has a secret – or more precisely, 68 of them. Read More

Architecture

Aerial photographs of Barcelona reveal the geometric patterns of the coastal city

by Steve 9th April 20193rd April 2019

Aerial photographs of Barcelona reveal the geometric patterns of the coastal city. This gorgeous series by Márton Mogyorósy explores the Read More

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Late night pool hopping in Canada with photographer Mike Morris

by Steve 1st March 2019

Late night pool hopping in Canada with photographer Mike Morris. Mike Morris has spent years honing his craft in an Read More

Architecture

Steven Harris Restores a Midcentury Palm Springs Retreat

by Steve 25th February 2019

Architect Steven Harris and his partner, Lucien Rees Roberts, stylishly update their rare Desert Modern find in Palm Springs. Source: Read More

Articles

The Eternal Life of the Instant Noodle

by Steve 28th September 2018

The Eternal Life of the Instant Noodle. How instant noodles, now 60 years old, went from a shed in Japan Read More

Art

A look at the new James Turrell Skyspace in Lech, Austria

by Steve 25th September 2018

A look at the new James Turrell Skyspace in Lech, Austria The artist’s latest light work opened in Lech, Austria, Read More

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Siberia’s forgotten women – a photo essay

by Steve 14th September 201812th September 2018

Siberia’s forgotten women – a photo essay. Photographer Oded Wagenstein visited a remote community in the depths of Siberia to Read More

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Selfies and sweat stains: bad holidays and bored tourists

by Steve 31st July 2018

Selfies and sweat stains: bad holidays and bored tourists. Tourist tat, tired sightseers and the fundamental absurdism of the selfie Read More

Advice

Zen Story: The Tiger and the Strawberry

by Steve 24th June 201821st June 2018

Zen Story: The Tiger and the Strawberry The story I’m about to tell you, originally told by the Buddha in Read More

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