Culture
From historic emporiums to literary cafés: Our favourite bookshops in Barcelona
In the Spanish coastal city, a growing number of booksellers are becoming a hub for cultural life, balancing Catalan roots with a global perspective.
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Smart curation keeps the outlook sunny at this year’s Frieze London and Masters art fairs
The opening of Frieze London is casting the world’s art market in a positive light – and catching the eye of eager buyers.
Art, sound and a very small house: Three Tokyo exhibitions to see in October
This month’s highlights include an installation by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani, a retrospective of Yoshihisa Tanaka’s works made on paper and reinterpretations of the 13th-century essay “Hojoki”.
Swedish listeners are changing their tune – and ‘Aftonbladet’ has launched a radio station to stay on their wavelength
Sweden’s Aftonbladet has decided that, in an ever-diversifying media climate, a direct channel to its audience’s ears is the way forward. Here’s how its newly launched radio station is positioning itself for success.
For some, this week’s national holiday is a bright display of Spanish pride. For others, it’s something darker
There is a lot that you can infer about those sporting red-and-yellow bracelets today – but what is the strength of the political message that the accessory conveys?
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ is dividing critics – but for most, it has dug its own grave
With the exception of the Danes, reviewers worldwide have been critical of the satirical film. Who is right?
The director of the National Museum of Korea wants the world to see the ‘true colour’ of Korean art and culture
With the global boom of K-pop and K-drama, more eyes are on South Korea than ever – something that NMK director Yoo Hong-jun is seeking to capitalise on.
What Willy Wonka and 14 other fictional characters can teach you about business
Forget the usual business books. If you really want to get ahead, take some advice from Cruella de Vil, Tom Ripley and other entrepreneurial characters from the world of fiction.
Village people: A gelato-maker’s mission to resuscitate a declining Cocconato
After discovering that his childhood village in Piedmont was dwindling, entrepreneur Alberto Marchetti embarked on a venture to revive the community, one shop at a time.
Can film-equipment company Arri stay a Hollywood legend in the streaming era? Thomas Riedel is betting on yes
The entrepreneur’s purchase of the German film-camera manufacturer was the fruition of a long-held dream. His goal? To modernise the storied business while honouring its cinematic legacy.
‘My perspective changes constantly’: Tucker Carlson on trust in media and the Iran war
Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson shares his fears for Western Europe amid the US-Iran war – and the limited power that he has to change it.
