A spotlight is being thrown on the concepts of home and belonging in rural Scotland, thanks to the evocative work of French-born filmmaker Camille Lemoine. Lemoine’s film project, ‘An Cridhe’, the Gaelic term for ‘The Heart’, explores these universal themes from a unique perspective, offering an unmissable window into the day-to-day reality of Scottish Highland…
Vivo, one of the leading smartphone brands globally, recently launched its new flagship model – the Vivo V70. An upgrade on its predecessor, this new model offers baby steps of improvement as the company goes for subtle adjustments rather than major paradigm shifts. The upshot is a better operating system and sturdier build-to last. Foremost,…
In anticipation of the 2026 World Cup, sportswear giant Adidas is preparing to rekindle the nostalgic threads of bygone tournaments with its new product drops. Paying tribute to the heritage of FIFA, the brand’s upcoming releases serve as an endearing love letter to old-school football fans worldwide. Adidas has long been synonymous with major sporting…
Nestled within the heart of Leiden in the Netherlands, a 300-year-old townhouse has transformed over centuries into a source of fascination for history and art enthusiasts alike from all corners of the globe. The SieboldHuis, built in the mid-18th century and further noted in Leiden’s history for its exceptional Asian art collection, is far more…
In the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, an unexpected café has captured our attention for its unique design—a nod to the country’s historic past. Architects have brilliantly combined modern aesthetics with elements of ancient fortresses, giving birth to what can aptly be referred to as a monolithic café, quietly nestled in the heart of…
Das Studio, a German-based innovative architectural firm, has been creating buzz in the online world by challenging traditional notions of living spaces with their sustainable treehouse designs. These unique living environments promise the allure of an eco-friendly lifestyle that unites natural habitats and cutting-edge design techniques. Coming to the forefront of sustainable living, treehouses built…
The sleepy Southern French town of Perpignan has been awakened, not by clanging church bells or bustling daytime markets, but by the unexpected arrival of an enormous new mural by Portuguese artist, Braga Last1. Since its completion in late September, the mural has generated buzz in the art world and drawn attention to the vilified…
Urban environments can be often appreciated for their concrete landscapes and imposing constructions, but they may also imbibe an inherent sense of mundanity. Challenging this common perception, Argentine artist Nacho Valentini is infusing vibrant colors and striking artistic flair to the ordinary cabinets of Buenos Aires with the ‘Enelgumeni’ project. ‘Enelgumeni’, a name borrowed from…
It is where urban landscapes and the beauty of language converge. This is Nuart Aberdeen 2026, a unique arts festival that paints poetry onto the streets of the granite city. Now in its tenth year, the event is making its mark not only on the architecture of Scotland’s third largest city but also on its…
Acclaimed American painter, Pat Steir, widely celebrated for her revolutionary and vibrant waterfall-inspired artworks, passed away on April 20, 2023, at the age of 87. The news of her demise was confirmed by the Cheim & Read gallery, her long-term representative. Steir’s cause of death remains undisclosed. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on March 20,…