“Spain’s highest-circulating daily, El País was born in 1976 as the country moved from dictatorship to democracy and has been a perennial advocate of liberal social policy.” Today, as it faces strain with reduced advertisers and a shrinking newsroom, editor-in-chief Javier Moreno steps to the fore to answer questions pertaining to modern journalism, a lapse of judgement and scandals gripping the country..
Recall seeing a very well contorted Kate Moss along the streets of Orchard Road, or a suspending foetus right above the neatly manicured greens at Gardens By The Bay? Then, you would have witnessed a piece of British artist Marc Quinn’s wide-ranging oeuvre of artworks.
Often dealing with the distanced relationship we have with our bodies and with nature and highlighting how the conflict between the ‘natural’ and ‘cultural’ has a grip on the contemporary psyche, his works are both deeply spiritual and provocative. Quinn often employs an uncompromising array of materials, from ice and blood to glass, marble and lead in his works.
The perfect antidote to the stresses of urban life, these beautiful dwellings nestled within the majesty of nature will have you dreaming of idyllic getaways and quiet moments. Thinking of a sweet escape sometime soon? Then get inspired, and make it a reality.
Boasting a fleet of over 48,000 taxi cabs, it comes as no surprise that Tokyo has one of the best taxi services in the world. Where drivers are clad in immaculate suits, white gloves and put through the rigours of learning- from what to say, how to dress, how deeply to bow to which hand to use while giving change amongst other things, expect top notch cabbie service in this modern city.
Watch the video and explore the life of a Tokyo taxi driver here.
Another one of those gripping, thought-expanding pieces of American cinema that’s undoubtedly one of the best in recent times, A Place Beyond the Pines is one film you can treat yourself to this weekend..
An exploration of masculinity, redemption, fate, circumstance and the nebulous areas of good and evil that exist within all of us, this raw and emotional tale spans a time frame of 17 years. Chronicling the struggles that two families face due to one fateful incident, the male psyche, above all, is raised and questioned in the film. Punishing, tender, violent and melancholic all at once, this moving piece is definitely something every man can identify with..
“Movie stars, presidents, guys with titles—they’ve all been carrying real umbrellas for decades.”
Do not discount the humble brolly in completing your impeccable outfit. For days like today, brandish your brolly like a personal weapon and beat the rain in style…
Here are some of the best picks from GQ magazine to ‘wet’ your appetite…
From gravity-defying swim spots set atop skyscrapers to illusive infinity pools, prepare your inner daredevil for a dive and make a splash in one of these unique pools of endless blue…
“ When you become an adult you often have to limit your creativity – I mean, you can still be creative if you are working in a system – but if you do creativity that is only connected to pleasure, then you make big electric trains and you seem to be either a child molester or a big kid. I am a little bit of a big kid. It’s a subject I talk about with Björk a lot. Sometimes she says, “I think it’s time you should move on to something more adult,” and I think she’s right because she is very smart and she’s generally right. But if being adult is becoming cynical or pretentious then I prefer to stay immature.”
The cinematic maverick talks childishness, horror stories, his son and a general dislike for Tarantino movies..
For the surfing aficionados amongst you, enjoy this charming little parody of the long-board craze that has taken over Montauk. Filmed on an old camcorder in that wobbly, washed-out 60s sensibility and voiced over by an entertaining, witty man, the midday treat will have you dreaming of Hawaiian summers and languid days out in the sun..
Take a peek into the wonderfully inspiring world of renowned sculptor and artist, Alexander Calder in this rare footage from Herbert Matter’s 1950 film ‘Works of Calder’. “Renowned for his ability to “sculpt with air,” Calder dedicated his seven-decade career to observing the complex nature of movement, pioneering kinetic sculptures, called mobiles, which prefigured the work of a diverse range of contemporary artists.”
