Art deco articles
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The wonderful art deco covers of Para Todos magazine
Para Todos was a Brazilian magazine dedicated to arts and culture, initially founded as a film journal in 1918. The bold covers that you see here were illustrated by José Carlos, who took over as director in 1922. Carlos was an incredible graphic designer and illustrator in the Art Deco world, but is largely unknown in the greater cannon. — Read the rest
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Art Deco and dignity inspire multi-hyphenate comedian Katie Cazorla's new club, the Kookaburra Lounge
Most comedy clubs in L.A. can book a lineup on any given night, but it's the special venues that know how to treat comedians properly when they walk in the door. For Katie Cazorla, that starts with giving them respect. “Comics should never have to pay for drinks when they’re performing,” Cazorla says. “If you perform and you get a tab, that’s bull—. You just provided the entertainment.” Since 1999, Cazorla’s life in L.A. has included living out of her car, starring in a pair of reality series —...
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The 30 world's best budget hotels for under £100: From Art Deco buzz in north London to blissful balconies in Bali (and a very surprising venue in Berlin)
Soaring hotel rates have made getaways a costly option for many. But there are still affordable places that don't scrimp on the aesthetics. Here are 30 budget boltholes from across the world