Whether your bent runs to ceramics, paintings, murals, sculpture, horticulture or even architecturally beautiful patisserie, San Francisco is awash with interesting design Rachel Levin chooses her 10 favourite haunts
Zurich, New York, London … Somerset? That's right, by summer 2014 a farm near Bruton will have been transformed into a futuristic gallery and the next big thing in the art world. Sally Shalam reports
Atlanta can be very hot, but it's outdoor attractions are pretty cool. Here are Debbie Michaud's picks of the city's best parks, scenic walks and architectural high point
From cutting-edge street art to community-inspired and public-transport projects, the arts scene in Atlanta is thriving. Here's Caroline Cox's pick of the best spaces and events in the city
Forbes named New Orleans the fastest-growing city since the recession – which is maybe why it's regarded as an up-and-coming arts powerhouse with a buzzing underground scene, says Elizabeth Beller
Artist Luke Jerram hopes to install a 90-metre waterslide in central Bristol this May, and has set up a crowdfunding site to ensure the project goes ahead
The Lluís Domènech-designed house, in one of Barcelona's famed modernista blocks, has been restored and now offers tours of its ornate first floor in Catalan, Spanish and English
With Berber influences, jazz-age themes, or classic Moroccan elegance, these seven cool riads and hotels are stylish bases for exploring Marrakech, says Tara Stevens
A new wave of artists is tapping into Marrakech's rich artisanal heritage, bringing a contemporary vibe to the city's most historic neighbourhood. Tara Stevens meets some of its leading lights