A museum celebrating the work of the Japanese artist known as the ‘queen of polka dots’ has opened in Tokyo. Yayoi Kusama’s career has spanned more than seven decades. Her work commands […]
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Yuriko Koike, the media-savvy Tokyo governor, just launched the ‘Party of Hope’
Japan just got a new, political party. Read more about ‘Kibo no To’ here. Wikipedia page here. PROMO: MEDIA:
Is Barbecue diplomacy just what the US needs to solve the current crisis with North Korea?
Cubby”s Ribs, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. It might sound like a tall tale..but this barbecued ribs joint in New Jersey was, for more than a decade, the only diplomatic channel between the […]
An automotive legend made of wood
Michel Robillard has built an iconic Citroen 2CV. But his is rather unusual. It’s made of wood, but it’s still road-worthy. For the French carpenter, it’s a dream come true.
Colombia: Surge in cocaine production despite government efforts
As US officials express concern over a record surge in cocaine production in Colombia, the South American country says it has a plan to reduce the farming of coca for good. US […]
Mesut Özil: Welcome to my home
I showed Hypebeast my house in #London. Check out this video to get some insights of my home.
Colombia: How culture is helping to change a nation
For the past 50 years Colombia was talked about for all the wrong reasons: the FARC, cocaine and kidnappings. But as FRANCE 24 opens its fourth channel, this time in Spanish with […]
Why is socialism in decline in Europe?
Germany’s center-left Social Democrats were dealt a stinging blow in Sunday’s election. Other left-wing parties in Europe have suffered a similar fate in recent years. So why is socialism in decline?
Japanese Audiophiles Are Going to Extremes
Japanese audiophiles are spending thousands of dollars on high-end stereo systems. Some are even installing private utility poles for a personal source of electricity, all in a quest for aural perfection.
Photographers in Focus: Nobuyoshi Araki
Italian director Andrea Cossu’s portrait of legendary Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, known for his controversial sexualised imagery.