When Norman Dilworth was awarded the Peter C Ruppert prize for concrete art in Würzburg, Germany in 2019, he recalled the moment 40 years earlier when a gallery owner in Amsterdam saw the first work he planned to exhibit there. “She looked around at the pieces on the walls, and the ones on the floor, … Read more
(Johan Persson) Who would have thought that a musical about the brutal Sheffield Park Hill housing estate could be so exciting? Playwright Chris Bush worked the stirring earlobes of her countryman, the famous singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, into a compelling triple narrative covering the post-war utopian concept of development, its demise in the eighties and to … Read more
Avoiding the oncoming bikes, I climb a low mound a few feet above water level and look across the city. It’s a clear evening: the sky holds a delicate tang of orange that rises, becoming royal blue, then indigo. before me is a pier where a few boats are moored; beyond that, an expanse of … Read more
(Ireland Content Pool) Although unlikely, Galway has a growing reputation (in Ireland and abroad) as one of the best places to enjoy good music, good food and good crack, as well as the obligatory pints of Guinness . Ed Sheeran was right: he has magic in spades. Located on Ireland’s beautiful west coast, this small … Read more
Sofitel London St James and the name of the restaurant is Wild Honey – Ming Tang-Evans It’s such a joy to have an epic dinner and jump into an elevator upstairs to sleep. It’s something I’ve enjoyed in some of the world’s best hotels, but it comes at a significant cost. A great hotel restaurant … Read more
Gleneagles Townhouse – one of the most romantic hotels in Scotland Each hotel was independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book through the links below, but this does not affect our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis to gain the personal experience necessary for their … Read more
The Palazzo Versace is one of the most luxurious hotels in Dubai In early 2023, any influencer worth his salt had a Cinderella moment, eagerly anticipating an invite to the most talked about address of the year. The big ticket was the grand opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, which stretched over three days … Read more
(Martino Dini) Milan in winter – the capital of fashion or the poor industrial relations of Florence and Rome? Within minutes of arriving in the city and the beautiful window displays of Prada, Armani, Fendi (take your pick), you know the answer. You don’t even have to care about fashion (I can’t say I do, … Read more
