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London’s Fantastical, Maximalist The Twenty Two Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Members’ Club

Proprietor Navid Mirtorabi and designer Natalia Miyar on their glamorous, sophisticated oasis in Mayfair

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There’s an intimate grandeur beyond the formidable doors of The Twenty Two, a stunning boutique hotel, restaurant and members’ club in London‘s tony Mayfair neighborhood. The hospitality haven is housed in an architectural marvel: a former Edwardian mansion crafted from Portland stone that’s set off of Grosvenor Square (22 Grosvenor Square to be exact), which lived a recent life as office space. Today, it’s imbued …

Frieze London 2022: Assemblage

Multimedia artworks that explore nature, gender, consumerism and more

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The highly anticipated return of Frieze London left viewers with much to meditate on. This acclaimed Regent’s Park art fair served as a peek into the most magical and monumental pieces of the moment. While the sheer number of booths initially seemed overwhelming, the artworks they presented were able to invite the viewer to form more personal relationships. This year’s artists emphasized the increasingly present …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

An AI art exhibition, a structure that predates Stonehenge, raising awareness about unpaid labor in prisons and more

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Climate-Resistant Breadfruit Could Help Fight Food Insecurity Many of our most consumed crops (like corn and wheat) will continue to be negatively effected by the climate crisis, leading to food insecurity for many, but scientists believe that the humble breadfruit could be part of the solution. High in fiber and rich with various minerals and vitamins, breadfruit (which is native to the Pacific Islands) is …