Interview: Photographer Stephen Iles

The former British music promoter discusses his experimental approach to capturing images

by Carol Huston “Photography is an experiment, but it’s the results that count.” Art rhetoric is no stranger to Stephen Iles, who divides his time between London and Manchester. A music promoter during Manchester’s media-crazed years, Iles (who studied fine art at the former Manchester Polytechnic) now directs his attention to the medium of photography. In particular, artists, art galleries and art studios provide the …

Copper Shines at NYC Design Week

Six designers call upon copper as the material of choice for a range of industrial designs

The use of copper in functional industrial design has been on the rise for some time now, especially since seeing it all over London Design Festival last September. We spotted six new products during this year’s NYC Design Week that prove even more designers are embracing the multifaceted, mutable material and making use of its exceptional range—from a shiny, jewelry-like polish to a beautifully weathered, …

Mint Shop: “When Things Bloom”

Kensington's discerning design shop celebrates spring with a special curated collection

If you’re exploring London’s Kensington area this week to check out what’s on offer at Chelsea Fringe—the alternative garden show that will be sprouting up all over the posh neighborhood from 18 May to 9 June—be sure to pop by the tasteful design outlet Mint to check out their latest collection and exhibition, “When Things Bloom.” The bountiful display is intended as a creative compliment …