Author of the highly provocative and controversial novels ‘Crash’ and ‘Empire of the Sun’, JG Ballard succumbed to prostate cancer this past Sunday. Although he will most likely be remembered as a science fiction author with a passion for dystopic modernity, self-destruction and apocalyptic imagery, he is a true visionary. His influence was pervasive throughout [...]

I remember being blown away by Chuck Palahniuk’s 1996 novel (and the movie adaptation) ‘Fight Club’. I have to admit that I have only read two of novels, but he is certainly a novelist that I hold in high regard, with his cynical and dark humour, minimalist writing style and subversive demeanour. I am, therefore, [...]

Norton & Sons is a Savile Row bespoke tailor established in 1821 by English tailor Walter Charles Norton to make clothes for the young gentlemen of the City of London. Its long list of loyal clients include Winston Churchill, Fred Astaire, Cary Grant amongst other prominent figures. While it is many a designer’s dream to [...]

With 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games to be hosted in Vancouver, there is, unsurprisingly, a building frenzy. The majority of the work is located at the last stretches of undeveloped waterfront land near downtown Vancouver. It is dubbed the Olympic Village. Of the developments, one is complete - Vancouver Convention Centre.

It is a thing of [...]

The Bouroullec brothers have cooked up yet another amazing piece of furniture. Dubbed the Vegetal Chair, it is (very clearly) inspired by plant life:

“Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are interested in… nature’s growing process. Their first drawings and models for Vegetal show a structure that grows from four branches into a network of twigs, which create [...]

Of the crop of new films coming out, I am most excited about Brothers Bloom. Offbeat and light-hearted, it should make for a great summer flick. I cannot wait, especially when teased with alternate posters like Zach Johnson’s masterpiece below:

“We endeavored to create a good old-fashioned Hollywood poster, like how they made them before Photoshop [...]

Michel Gondry’s visual work is unforgettable, as evident in each and every one of the music videos he directs. He has got a second compilation of his more recent works coming up, so mosey over to his official website, fire up your PayPal account, and get yourself a copy!

Damien Hirst has got to be one of the most important contemporary artists to emerge in the London arts scene. Known for his passionate exploration of themes around death and life, this enfant terrible has created works that is visually captivating and intellectually stimulating. Here is one of his spectacular paintings:

Recently, Damien Hirst collaborated with [...]

It should come as no surprise to those who know me personally that architecture is one of my favourite design arenas. Since the exterior of a building alters our landscapes and its interior determine how we experience and use the space, architecture is a realm that profoundly influences our way of life. This is why [...]