Ai Weiwei hits Los Angeles: ‘I cannot accept anything which is not precise’
The artist brings three concurrent exhibitions to LA and talks about his belief that American democracy is a ‘moving concept’
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I never set out to stick my knife into a restaurant – but some just deserve it
The Observer restaurant critic’s most biting reviews have now been collected in a book. Here, he defends the art of negative criticism – after all, it’s just a part of the job
Charred beef ribs and truffle brie dumplings: the world of Hong Kong’s top chefs
Hong Kong is home to an increasing number of innovative chefs transforming the food scene with fantastic fusion food and new takes on old classics. Here, we meet six of the best
Polestar 1 at Pebble Beach: a closer look at the £135k, 592bhp low-volume Electric Performance Hybrid GT coupé
The Polestar 1, the first product from Volvo’s new electric luxury division, made its first dynamic appearance at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed last month. Festivalgoers saw prototype #004 of the two-door Electric Performance Hybrid charging up the famous hill climb, set in the grounds of Goodwood House in West Sussex, England. Following … Read more
‘Five years ago there was nothing’: inside Duqm, the city rising from the sand
Oman’s sparsely inhabited coast of fishing villages and Bedouin camps is being transformed into industrial city with port, luxury hotels and housing for 111,000
InterContinental introduces AI Smart Rooms. Where it’s going next
Connected Room came to life. The application of AI has gone beyond smart homes and automatic driving, and now marks a new milestone in the hospitality industry. Hospitality companies have an exciting challenge to find new ways to offer guests the control, connectivity and personalization they increasingly want when they’re on the road. Hilton … Read more