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During the lockdown, New Hampshire-based artist Shawn Huckins began creating small abstract paintings based on the bold, checkered patterns in his wardrobe. Before long, he began juxtaposing piles of contemporary fabrics and 18th- and 19th-century portraits in his Dirty Laundry series. “We use matter to hide,” he says, “but also to express.” For each portrait, … Read more
Geoff Dyer, 63, grew up in Cheltenham and lives in Los Angeles. His 19 books include: Jeff in VeniceDeath in Varanasiawho won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comics, and Zona: a book about a film about a journey until a roomon Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 film stalker† In the words of the New YorkerDyer “delights … Read more
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The line at Olivia Rodrigo’s last US concert of her “Sour” tour in San Francisco stretched Friday night across the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – twice – and the length of City Hall. That was partly by design. Picture this: The defining pop star of this young decade booked what is essentially an oversized high … Read more
Kim Kardashian has been mocked by her fans for not actually eating vegan food in a promotional video for Beyond Meat shared on her Instagram account earlier this week. On Tuesday, the 41-year-old reality TV siren shared a video on her Instagram page where she sampled some of the food with a male servant by … Read more
False Creek will come alive again to the sound of drums encouraging teams of rowers to travel as fast as possible. That’s because the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival returns to False Creek this summer. The 2022 event features two days of free live music at Concord Pacific Place and Creekside Park on June 25 … Read more
Jann ArdenMay 24, 2022Massey Hall, Toronto, ON Grand introductions to the newly revamped space of Massey Hall, featuring soaring vocals from Jann Ardenand dancing light plots provided by Christie Lites. The city of Toronto is home to some wonderful music venues, and Massey Hall is no exception. Three years in the making, 1933’s Massey Hall … Read more
A £6million superyacht has sunk after it went up in flames in Torquay harbour. Dramatic footage shows the 85-foot ship consumed by fire, with thick black smoke billowing into the air. The Environment Agency confirmed the yacht had sunk on Saturday afternoon and a spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire Department said five fire … Read more
Manchester United have reportedly made a bid to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone. According to a report by L’Equipe, Manchester United are among the clubs interested in getting the services of Manu Kone. Borussia Monchengladbach’s midfield is facing an uncertain future at the Bundesliga club after a disappointing campaign, with Atletico Madrid and Juventus … Read more
Long ago, when powdered wigs and snuff were de rigeur among London’s high society, country retreats for the wealthy of London became increasingly popular. Leyton was one of Essex’s desirable rural idylls that caught the attention of merchants, bankers and professionals as a ‘beautiful rest home in London’. Large mansions were built on extensive grounds, … Read more