Felix Brüggemann
Pressing issue
Leipzig's printing heritage and post-reunification reinvention have quietly made it Germany's most compelling creative city — drawing designers, publishers and thinkers to its unhurried, typography-rich streets.
Blown away
Czech design is in the spotlight and its artisanal glassware and furniture are finding an enthusiastic global market.
The vision thing
From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.
Utility room
The Bauhaus’s designs still resonate today because of their functionality: Tecta can see the beauty in that.
Show and tell
Esther Schipper’s career path from Köln to Berlin reflects the fluidity of Germany’s art scene. Here’s how the gallerist has stayed ahead of the curve.
Pop – with strings attached
Prague’s orchestras have struck an international chord, with their redoubtable musicianship attracting big-name pop and music-score clients from Ennio Morricone to Adele.
The conversation
We’re all guilty of texting instead of calling. But a growing movement is encouraging people to press the off button and brush up their skills in the art of debate and discussion.
Our top story
With its meticulous approach to international coverage, ‘Tagesschau’ is the western world’s most successful news programme. We meet the team and cast an eye to the future of this German institution.
Statement piece
Berlin is firming up its footing on the world stage with a sparkling renovation of its stellar department store, KaDeWe, a six-year, €300m project.
