Cave Churches and Underground Cities: Exploring the Surreal Rock-Cut Architecture of Cappadocia

Spanning millennia, the story of Cappadocia, a myth-steeped and ancient land in Central Anatolia, Turkey, has been shaped by numerous civilisations, religions, and empires over centuries. The region’s history dates back to the Palaeolithic era, with evidence of human settlements existing long before the rise of any organised society. However, it was during the Hittites’…

From Ancient Chinese Tombs to Outer Space: The Evolution of Origami

The word “origami” most likely conjures images of neatly folded paper cranes and centuries-old traditions rooted in Japanese history. And while Japan undoubtedly played a critical role in the practice’s evolution and popularisation, the story of paper folding as an art form is richer and more culturally diverse than many assume.   To understand its…

What Happened at Grace Wales Bonner’s Music Event in Paris

On Friday 21 June, at the historic Hotel Le Marois in Paris, London-based designer Grace Wales Bonner unveiled the first edition of her new music series, Togetherness, during the city’s annual Fête de la Musique. This summer solstice celebration enlivens the city each year, aptly setting the scene for the designer’s latest musical initiative. Captured…

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