Ukrainian Modernism

Ukrainian ModernismUkraines modernist buildings are an extraordinary blend of function, avant garde aesthetics and ingenious design, but despite these qualities, they remain largely unrecognised. This is a result of several factors, including the stigma of belonging to the Soviet era, corruption, neglect, as well as the ongoing threat of destruction from both unscrupulous developers and war. Photographer Dmytro Soloviov has crossed Ukraine documenting them to form the

and his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars

tilting tables

he cannot concentrate on his writing and in frustration he throws away his beginning

Remastered 180 gram vinyl edition of the classic 1987 collection from The Smiths

Renowned historian John Julius Norwich's classic history of Venice

Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber

" He was referring to the situation in Germany in 1923

and finds she is tongue-tied

Interview with Clouzot biographer Marc Godin (2009

while at the same time depicting the eternal battle of good and evil

since Becker and Fagen's songs are their most complex and musically rich set of songs -- even the simplest song

high-energy tracks that helped shape their signature sound