The Cantonese tradition of dim sum originated over 2000 years ago in the teahouses along the trade routes that connected Asia with the rest of the world: small bites to accompany tea choices that were designed to stimulate travellers’ appetites. Today, dim sum – or “yum cha” in Cantonese, which literally means to drink tea…
There are few places as divisive as Milan. The Italian capital of design and fashion, and increasingly of anything perceived as remotely “cool” or “innovative”, has a tendency to split opinions: On the one hand, there are those converted to its cult, be they recently-arrived new adepts or old yuppies inured to its unrelenting pace…
Looking at the year ahead, Something Curated highlights the art exhibitions and events not to miss in 2024 — compiled with help from Hans Ulrich Obrist, Frieze London’s Eva Langret, Zeitz MOCAA Director Koyo Kouoh, and gallerists Pilar Corrias and Amrita Jhaveri. Eva Langret, Director of Frieze London Langret tells Something Curated: “I am very…
El Xampanyet. Cal Pep. Cañete. Quimet & Quimet. La Cova Fumada. If you’ve been to Barcelona and are inclined to anchor your travel experiences around food, chances are these names will be familiar to you. And they should be, too. All are classic institutions with incredible food and deep family traditions, where Catalan and Spanish…
Stepping inside the gallery, viewers are met by columns of suspended oyster shells, each meticulously rendered in aluminium and connected by chain links. Installed as a cube from ceiling to floor within the space, the immersive work invites us to move through it. Undercurrents is the second solo exhibition at Ben Hunter by London-based Filipino…
The fast and ever-changing landscape of Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon) makes it an extremely exciting place to eat. This is truly a city that never sleeps. On top of that, the restless, entrepreneurial mindset of the Saigonese brings with it the creation of new spots on an almost daily basis – whether it’s…
Trinidad and Tobago is home to a significant Indo-Caribbean community, and its culinary landscape reflects a captivating blend of South Asian influences. The local curries embody a fusion of traditional Indian flavours and African stew techniques, resulting in robust dishes complemented by the inclusion of starchy vegetables such as yam and cassava. There’s perhaps no…
Following the popularity of last year’s edition, StudioSkate returns to New York, presented by SAA Brooklyn at 99 Scott Avenue in Bushwick. Open now and running until 15 January 2024, the latest iteration sees a 2500 square foot skating rink designed by artist Christopher Myers at its centre, with Myers’ mural, Feathers on the Waves, 2023, encapsulated in ice.