City Within a City

Made entirely of concrete, the Barbican Centre is a pillar of Brutalist architecture. Designed by Peter Chamberlain, Geoffry Powell and Christoph Bonn, the walls provide an escape for...

The Art of Flower Design

  Although working with flowers has always been an artistic practice, the medium has become even more relevant in light of the climate crisis and increasing focus on sustainability. Brigitte Girling, from Moss...

The Palestinian Table

When you think of Palestinian food, what comes to mind? Few people know the subtleties and nuances that differentiate Palestinian food from other Middle Eastern cuisine. But Reem Kassis is...

Spectrum

On the initial publishing of Spectrum by Phaidon in 2017, audiences were surprised, charmed and delighted to discover that the well celebrated British architect John Pawson is not only an avid...

Pack of Dogs

Michael Gillette’s new book Pack of Dogs, published in August this year, is an ode to some of the most influential musicians of the century - through the lens of their canine doppelgängers. Michael’s idea...

Glitter, Glamour, and Glory

Across Instagram, the trend of eye art among makeup influencers is quite popular. Thousands of makeup artists on the social media platform combine colours, glitter and even small...

Physical Intimacy and Emotional Distancing

In his new book In Your Face, British photographer Paul Trevor presents a collection of close-up street portraits captured in London between 1977 and 1992. Shot in Brick Lane and central London, the photos...

Appetising and Unruly Appearances

Artist Julia Lee uses unusual objects such as food and rubbish in her makeup looks, highlighting the beauty and aesthetic potential in the ordinary and mundane. The talented and innovative...

Poolside with the Dreamers

Elena Iv-skaya is currently an international full-time photographer based in the French island of Réunion, but she’s got a chequered past that’s led to her current situation....