Alexis Self
The slacker’s manifesto: Mastering the dark arts of doing the bare minimum
The quiet quitters and work-from-homers are doing something wrong to get all of this attention…
Sicily’s ‘scattered hotels’ offer new hope to the city’s hospitality industry
As communities across Italy contend with depopulation, abandoned buildings are becoming an increasingly common sight. But in the country’s southern island, hoteliers are finding ways to breathe new life into these properties.
Opinion
The ‘bagno’ might offend Northern European sensibilities – but the beach club is a great social leveller
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Black has had its day – here’s why the world’s best-dressed are turning to brown
The versatile hue has established itself as a new staple colour, with designers and brands embracing earthy tones this season. But it’s not just the runways that dictate what you’ll be wearing this summer.
Some cities are beyond compare – our liveability index spotlights 10 places doing things differently
When I was living in Naples for a short while, I had a friend, Antonio, who would let out a scornful “pah” every time I asked him to name the best example of a…
Ten building blocks to solve the housing crisis
Constructing more homes is just part of the answer. Here, our manifesto presents creative solutions to society’s bricks-and-mortar problem.
After the storm: Asheville’s road to recovery after Hurricane Helene
How residents of this Appalachian city set out to rebuild their economy – and community – in the wake of disaster
Different strokes: the unique canvas works of Pol Taburet and Claire Oswalt
Two artists to watch who are committing to distinct work without fear of favour.
What can the Munich Security Conference tell us about the new world order?
After the US vice-president JD Vance’s assault on European values at MSC, politicians and business folk are scrambling to reimagine Western co-operation.
