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Inside the ghostly hotel that symbolises South Africa's past

From decadence to decay — Celebrities, politics, murder... Johannesburg's Carlton Hotel has seen it all. But as two artists sneak into its now-abandoned halls, taking pictures as they go, the emptiness speaks volumes.

  • Photography
  • Cian Traynor

The magic of Twin Peaks: TV's weirdest legacy

Portal to another place... — Twin Peaks' cancellation left fans in limbo for 25 years. Now that a long-awaited return has cemented its groundbreaking status, co-creator Mark Frost is finally ready to offer some closure.

  • Culture
  • Cian Traynor

The side-streets of London as you've never seen them before

Scratch beneath the surface — After years of working nine-to-five in the city, Joshua Jackson is pursuing his dream as a street photographer – honing in on the everyday details we take for granted.

  • Photography
  • Cian Traynor

The ABCs of amazing photography

Easy as... — The year’s most accessible photo-book has a ridiculously simple concept behind it: that you don't have to be an expert to spot a good image.

  • Photography
  • Cian Traynor

The people and places that define London's coffee culture

The revolution will be caffeinated — The coffee world is at a turning point: there's never been more interest in what makes a good cup, yet the industry is still rife with misconceptions. A new book from Hoxton Mini Press aims to counteract that, celebrating all that's great about the planet's most dynamic coffee scene.

  • Culture
  • Cian Traynor

A manic interview with John Maus

Pop maestro of the apocalypse — Six years after a breakthrough album, punk intellectual and synth-pop savant John Maus is back to "interrupt the untrue world". We tapped into his brain power to understand why.

  • Music
  • Cian Traynor

The wild story of Basquiat's original partner in crime

Resurrecting an icon — Al Diaz and Basquiat rewrote the rules of street art before taking different paths: one as a hard-grafting musician, the other as an iconic artist. Both would be ravaged by drugs. Four decades on, the story is far from finished.

  • Art
  • Cian Traynor

The surf photographer chasing perfect images of chaos

Beyond all control — Bastien Bonnarme travels the globe capturing waves at their awe-inspiring best – risking his own safety in the process. Ahead of an exhibition by Huck and RVCA celebrating his finest moments, he opens up about his quest for the unknown.

  • Photography
  • Cian Traynor

Life as a freelance creative in NYC

Big time or bust — Being your own boss in an unforgiving city brings all sorts of challenges. But is it worth it? A new film by photographer Daniel Soares finds out.

  • Film
  • Cian Traynor

The sinister beauty of London at night...

Art of darkness — Photographer Edo Zollo has spent years stalking the city streets after hours, honing in on moments of magic and mystery.

  • Culture
  • Cian Traynor

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