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Martin Creed, Hauser Wirth

21 January 2011 Culture Editor Comments Off

Hauser and Wirth, 21 January – 5 March 2011, London, UK Mothers, 21 January – 5 March 2011 On view: ‘Work no. 1092, 2011’ – an oversized rotating neon sign of the word ‘MOTHERS’. The […] […]

Culture

The New East: Why Bangkok is the Final Frontier for the Eurovision Machine

The Eurovision Song Contest has always been a beautiful, glittering paradox. Born in 1956 as a technocratic experiment by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to test the limits of live international broadcasting, it has morphed [...]
Home

Discovering the Beauty of the UK: 2 Unforgettable Road Trips

Introduction: Road trips are a unique way to explore a country, and the United Kingdom has some fantastic routes to offer. Whether you are planning a summer vacation or a weekend break, a road trip [...]
You

Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

A Critical Overview of Teeth Whitening Tips for a Brighter Smile Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. According to a study conducted by the American [...]
Technology

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

A Critical Overview of Google’s Legal Challenge over “Excessive and Unlawful” Charges on its Play Store Google is facing a legal challenge in the UK over charges made through its Google Play Store. The lawsuit, [...]
Business

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating [...]

Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

Culture

9 December 2012 Comments Off

Thomas Dane Gallery: 09 Dec – 29 Jan 2012, Free, Photo from gallery website Background The work comprises a highly visual and stylised investigation into the heterotopic world of artifice created by the camera apparatus. […] […]

The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

Business

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A High-Stakes Gambit in the Strait of Hormuz—Can Diplomacy Avert a Multi-Trillion Dollar Collapse? The geopolitical fault lines of the Middle East finally ruptured on 28 February 2026. What began as coordinated strikes by United […]

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Technology

29 July 2021 0

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, […]

Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

Politics

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, and the recent events in Bucha have only heightened tensions between the two nations. The emergence of new drone footage, exclusively obtained […]

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

Home

29 July 2021 0

The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived […]

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how […]

Biden Approves Implementation of Drone Tracking Technology

28 April 2022 0

The Biden administration recently released the “Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan”, calling on Congress to authorize more law enforcement agencies to access drone tracking systems. The White House’s proposal aims to expand the […]

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating […]

Turner Prize 2010

Culture

5 October 2010 Comments Off

Turner Prize 2010, London, United Kingdom The good, the bad and the ugly The adage is well worn and familiar but in this year’s Turner Prize 2010, does it hold true? Perhaps a slightly reworked […] […]

Indulge in Thai Green Chicken Curry: Recipe Included

Cuisine

29 July 2021 0

A Recipe for Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil1 finely chopped red onion1 crushed garlic cloveA thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped1 finely chopped red chili1 ½ teaspoons of ground [...]

Cuisine

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly [...]

Culture

Get Inspired by Holiday Locations from the Big Screen

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Ready to step out of the cinema stalls and into the frame? We are talking about swapping your popcorn for a passport and embarking on a journey that blurs the line between fiction and reality! [...]

Culture

Jeff Wall

23 November 2011 Comments Off

Whitecube Mason’s Yd, 23 November 2011 – January 2012 Jeff Wall The photographic exhibition by Jeff Wall, has a vapid airy quality which on the surface seems to lack substance. However that is only the […] […]

In the Spotlight

Deep Escape Getaways: Extra Ordinary Hotels and Retreats

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Forget the blistered feet and the grime of the traditional “wilderness” trek. The modern world is frantic, loud, and increasingly digital, making the true luxury of our age not gold or diamonds, but silence and [...]

Month: January 2011

Martin Creed, Hauser Wirth

The New East: Why Bangkok is the Final Frontier for the Eurovision Machine

Discovering the Beauty of the UK: 2 Unforgettable Road Trips

Expert advice on achieving a brighter smile

Millions of Android Users Could Be Owed Money from Google

UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

Lichtenstein A Retrospective

The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable

Masters of the Menu: A Celebration of Culinary Craft, Culture, and Nutrient-Dense Heritage from the Restaurant to the Screen

The Mystery of Appearance