Design & Style
Pinboard: media fame, secret urban gardens and Shakespearian suppers
1. Our first print advert! Oh look. That’s us, that is. Starring in our first ever print advert. Woo! The ad features in the hot-off-the-press …
Southsayer: Paul Catherall, printmaker and illustrator
Paul Catherall’s bold linocuts of London architecture are instantly recognisable. He’s had commissions ranging from the Royal Shakespeare Company to the House of Commons, and his …
Wednesday Picture: How Camberwell’s Hokusai Wave Mural came back from the dead
For 15 years, a giant tsunami has loomed threateningly – and colourfully – over Camberwell Place, SE5, the little alleyway that runs between Coldharbour Lane …
Southsayer: Matt Bannister, artist
A year ago illustrator and artist, Matt Bannister, quit his job at the BBC’s photography publicity department to focus on his artwork. Matt specialises in …
Pinboard: cult Easter cinema, grilling Jay Rayner and a secret rooftop café
1. See Pasolini’s cult 1964 version of St Matthew’s Gospel Made by an Italian non-believer, this classic and controversial black and white film has 10 …
Pinboard: south London as art, film for free and sexy riverside housing
1. Meet Vic Lee, London artist You might not recognise Vic Lee’s face, but we’re pretty sure you’ll know his illustrations. Vic’s bold, graphic …
Little Nan’s: Deptford’s newest bar
A new bar! In Deptford! 10 minutes walk from my front door! I am inordinately excited; there’s a bit of a dearth of decent drinking …
Midcentury Modern returns to Dulwich
We can’t afford any of the beautiful Scandinavian, Bauhaus and French Industrial pieces of furniture for sale at the renowned Midcentury Modern events either. But …
