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British artists Reuben Dangoor and Heath Kane have helped in reimagining a series of iconic pub signs as nude artworks as a direct response to the threat facing pubs across the UK, amid the current cost of living crisis.As artists, Dangoor and Kane have always been about change and community. For example, recent work from Reuben Dangoor has come in the form of collaborative work with Arsenal Football Club that took inspiration from local tube stations for fans who travel to the Emirates Stadium, while Heath Kane has consistently pushed the boundaries with politically-charged artworks that demand change from the British government. With this being said, the duo's latest work -- with the campaign being titled "The Pub Renaissance" -- is another call for change as British pubs continue to str...

Renowned British singer Elton John knows how to make an entrance and has done so throughout his lengthy career. From the jump, the legendary artist has taken fashion in his stride, always embracing eccentric on-stage uniforms. Elton John's metallic platform boots have become his trademark, previewed with sky-high wooden heels and red and silver striped decor alongside "EJ" initials on opposite sides. As John prepares for his Yellow Brick Road tour, London-based candle maker cent.ldn is commemorating his footwear with a collaborative candle set. The candle doubles as artwork, ready to decorate your home with dynamic flair. The handmade offering is assembled of naturally scented coconut wax outlined by Elton John's creative team, while the artist chose the unique fragrance used. Available in...

Gucci has just taken over London's Brick Lane, with the luxury brand's hard-shell suitcase covering a space by Old Truman Brewery. Gucci has returned to the city's Shoreditch neighborhood following its 2021 pop-up to debut new wall art in celebration of its persistent Valigeria campaign. The travel-forward baggage campaign previously fronted by Ryan Gosling takes inspiration from '70s traveling aesthetics, growing on Gucci's roots in accessories. London's Old Truman Brewery has assumed the shape of a vintage Gucci suitcase painted on the building's exterior facade. The brand's "GG" monogram enhances the walls, accompanied by green and red linear decor and gilded Gucci-branded metal clasps. Take a closer look at Gucci's new artwork at London's Old Truman Brewery in the gallery above. In cas...