Word of Mouth: Shoreditch

A few must-hit spots and secret discoveries from East London's hub of art and hospitality

When a destination builds an alluring reputation, as East London’s Shoreditch has, it’s often tough to crack the most appropriate itinerary. How does one best participate in a location known for its expansive and globally recognized culture? CH’s team spends a lot of time in London—scouting for the best street food, galleries, coffee shops, and more, and the bustling capital—and the Shoreditch neighborhood in particular—has …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Photographing cannabis, ocean-friendly Jenga, self-flying helicopters and more

1. How to Freeze Soap Bubbles in Winter Weather A craze transfixing photographers lately: capturing the freezing process of soap bubbles in winter weather yields orbs with glorious, unexpected patterning. No two bubbles are the same, and footage at Fstoppers reveals as much. They also provide extra insight and include a video from photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj—revealing that photographing these bubbles is the easy part, but …

Chris Dorland’s “CIVILIAN” at Lyles & King Gallery

Technology-infused artworks in an exhibition on a mission

To step into the Lower East Side’s subterranean Lyles & King Gallery right now means addressing a handful of questions. There, artist Chris Dorland has placed a series of works—eight on panels, four on video screens—that first address the role of machines and technology in art. Second, they assault what the artist refers to as our HD reality or the HD consumer utopia that is …