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The man clothing London's brutalist icon

L ondon's grey and angular Barbican Centre is now a sea of pink - its frontage covered in cloth that billows in the breeze as if dancing. "It started off as a joke," visual artist Ibrahim Mahama tells ... read more

15 of the Most Legendary Guitarists to Have Ever Lived

There are many ways to play the guitar, and certainly many Legendary Guitarists, such as Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among countless others. While these are all stylistically ... read more

Nuclear reactor or medieval castle? Brutal Welsh architecture – in pictures

A new title in Simon Phipps’ bestselling brutalist series, this photographic exploration of Wales features over 60 extraordinary buildings, including many lesser-known examples of modernist ... read more

In Bohemian Byron Bay, Hotel Marvell Surprises As A Brutalist Triumph

An audacious new arrival has descended on Byron Bay's laid-back, surf-tousled shores—a brazen beacon of brutalist design. read more

True Tickets Brings Its Renowned Service to Houston's Historic Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre’s building, a striking example of Brutalist architecture, opened in 1968 and has since been a symbol of Houston's commitment to the arts. The theater's unique design features, like the ... read more

How Canberra's Oat Studio weaves architecture into in-demand textiles

With a strong background in art and photography study and practice, and after working for several international textile distributors for over a decade, Annand opened Oat Studio, a ... read more

This week we highlighted the best of Milan design week

This week on Dezeen, we reported from this year's Milan design week on the key installations, exhibitions and launches at the world's biggest design event. read more

Less is marvelously more in Covey Theater’s lean staging of ‘Company’ at the Everson (review)

Instead of a fully-mounted show, this staged concert retains enough ‘theater’ to please even die-hard Sondheim fans ... read more

Michael Gove lays groundwork to block demolition of Museum of London

Michael Gove has intervened to halt plans to redevelop the former Museum of London building after more than 800 local residents and campaigners lodged complaints. read more

I’m a space lover with a new favorite iPhone app for stargazing

If you subscribe to Night Sky+, you can share the subscription with friends or family at no additional cost. The app also supports Connected Stargazing, a feature that lets you start a FaceTime call ... read more

6 Insiders Tell You What They Love to Do in Switzerland

Watch industry executives and creators recommend Brutalist architecture, wrestling festivals and, of course, where to get the best fondue. read more

Jane’s Walk NYC returns with nearly 200 free walking tours across all five boroughs

Jane's Walk,the volunteer-led three-day festival which runs from May 3-5, offers free guided tours through some of the most vibrant neighborhoods in NYC. read more