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Jean JULLIEN
A famous artists walk through London
Prolific artist and graphic designer Jean Jullien has been featured everywhere from The New York Times to the National Geographic and Wall Street Journal.
Malika FAVRE
Colorful gems with a colorful creative mind
Artist Malika Favre has designed covers for The New Yorker and Arab News, on topics such as women in tech and the end of Saudi Arabia's ban on female drivers.
Hans Ulrich OBRIST
London creativity with a London creative icon
Twice named the most powerful person in art by Art Review, Hans Ulrich Obrist is the Artistic Director of the Serpentine Contemporary Art Gallery in London.
Josh NILAND
An awarded chef's favorite pubs & eateries
Sydney-based chef and restaurateur Josh Niland cooked in restaurants across Europe before returning to Australia to reimagine the country's approach to fish.
Mariano VIVANCO
London afternoons with a fashion industry icon
A world-respected fashion photographer, Mariano Vivanco has worked with Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, and Versace, and has been featured in Vogue and Vanity Fair.
Marine TANGUY
An art entrepreneur's beloved cultural venues
As the founder of MTArt Agency, Marine Tanguy has been awarded the Forbes 30 Under 30 and partnered with brands such as Nike and Chloé.
Nadav KANDER
London with a world famous photographer
Nadav Kander has spent 50 years photographing cultural icons including Barack Obama and Sophia Loren, as well as remarkable landscapes from Chernobyl to China.
Yinka ILORI
London with Yinka Ilori
Since 2017, Yinka Ilori, an artist and designer, has consistently crafted public art, skillfully merging his Nigerian heritage with modern British design.
Joey YU
Colorful London gems with a vibrant creator
British artist and illustrator Joey Yu is a born-and-bred Londoner whose brightly coloured works are often an ode to her hometown.
Yassmin ABDEL-MAGIED
Diverse eateries & vibrant area codes
Sudanese-Australian Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a writer, media presenter and award-winning social advocate.
Anita CHHIBA
The hottest haunts from day to night
Through Diet Paratha, Founder Anita Chhiba is opening the world to a dynamic new generation of South Asian creatives.
Sophie MAY
Visit South London’s most creative corners
Despite a recent move north of the Thames, British-Australian folk-pop musician Sophie May has called South London home for a long time.
Patricia ZHOU
Hot tips for London food & drink
Patricia Zhou is a London-based dancer, model, choreographer, and movement director.
Alassane SY
Diverse eateries with a Senegalese actor
Founder of African-focused media brand Nataal, Alassane Sy is a pioneering voice sharing the continent’s diverse creativity from his home in London.
Louise MARKEY
Must-know dumplings, live music & nature
The unofficial queen of women’s utility wear, Australian fashion designer Louise Markey is the creative force behind brands LF Markey and Meadows.
Myles LOFTIN
Nightlife & galleries with a next gen creator
An undergraduate student at Parsons in New York, Myles Loftin's photography has seen him work with Urban Outfitters, Prada, adidas, and i-D magazine.
Tom FINDLAY
Intimate London pubs with a music icon
DJ and producer Tom Findlay is one half of chart-topping British electronic duo Groove Armada.
Poulomi BASU
Hole-in-the-wall eats & cutting-edge art
London–based, Indian artist Poulomi Basu traverses the globe to create immersive installations that help audiences stretch the boundaries of language.
Astrid STAVRO
Unique gems with a design leader
Esteemed graphic designer Astrid Stavro has worked across five continents and is now a Pentagram Partner, with clients such as TATE, Camper and Phaidon.
Bevan AGYEMANG
Explore London’s creative underbelly
Bevan Agyemang is a multidisciplinary artist and designer endlessly fascinated with the way inhabiting certain spaces can influence our outlook on the world.
Johanna HO
A treasure trove of cultural gems
Hong Kong-born Johanna Ho studied fashion in London before founding PHVLO — a fashion platform that connects students and creative talent around the globe.
Martha SCHWARTZ
Exceptional art & inspiration
Martha Schwartz is a landscape architect whose career has spanned six decades and multiple continents, from Abu Dhabi to Malmö and Xi’an to Miami.
Alfie SHIU-KAI
Tap the creativity of east London
Artist Alfie Shiu Kai gained global recognition co-founding the community-driven skate label VICTORIA with Hong Kong skater Arthur Leung.
Stephania SILVEIRA HINES
A creative director's weekend spots
Award-winning writer and creative director Stephania Silveira Hines has worked with global brands and creative companies like AKQA, 72andSunny LA, and Grey.
Steve VRANAKIS
Creativity & community in the capital
Steve Vranakis grew up in Vancouver and is now based in London, for the third time, as the Executive Creative Director of Google Creative Lab.
Oksana VALENTELIS
A window to London's evolving creativity
Now a Creative Lead at TikTok, Oksana Valentelis is an artist and creative director who has worked at global firms such as Fallon, BBH and The Monkeys.
Ali ALVAREZ
A filmmaker's real London vibes
Ali Alvarez is a Mexican-American documentary filmmaker and creative director who has worked with brands such as Nike, Google, and BBC.
Tony WHEELER
Global with Tony Wheeler
British-born Australian award-winning entrepreneur and travel writer Tony Wheeler is the powerhouse behind Lonely Planet's decades-long legacy.
A city of timeless elegance, where history, culture, and modernity blend seamlessly in a bustling metropolis along the River Thames.