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From Snapchat dysmorphia to looksmaxing, have digital beauty standards made us lose sight of what's real, asks a new exhibition

AI, social media and the ease with which we can tweak our face mean we're heading towards a dystopian beauty future, argues 'Virtual Beauty' at Somerset House

Kengo Kuma’s ‘Paper Clouds’ in London is a ‘poem’ celebrating washi paper in construction

‘Paper Clouds’, an installation by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is a poetic design that furthers research into the use of washi paper in construction

By Vicky Richardson Published 24 June 25
Six standout pavilions to see at the London Design Biennale 2025

More than 30 participants responded to the theme 'Surface Reflections.' Here are our highlights

By Francesca Perry Published 6 June 25
As Photo London turns 10, seven photographers tell us the story behind their portraits

Photo London celebrates its tenth anniversary from 14–18 May 2025 at Somerset House

By Orla Brennan Published 12 May 25
Last chance to see: ‘Makerversity: designing for the real world’ at Somerset House

‘Makerversity: designing for the real world’ is at Somerset House, London, until 4 February 2024, celebrating ten years of the design incubator

By Jasper Spires Last updated 27 January 24

From Snapchat dysmorphia to looksmaxing, have digital beauty standards made us lose sight of what's real, asks a new exhibition

Kengo Kuma’s ‘Paper Clouds’ in London is a ‘poem’ celebrating washi paper in construction

Six standout pavilions to see at the London Design Biennale 2025

As Photo London turns 10, seven photographers tell us the story behind their portraits

Last chance to see: ‘Makerversity: designing for the real world’ at Somerset House