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Who are you trying to kid?
Circuses are big business in Switzerland – and a new breed of entertainer has entered the arena.
The opener
In our global news round-up we find a (very) short-haul trip where dogs get VIP treatment, meet Singapore’s naturalist superheroes and make a case for taxi drivers donning national dress.
Hot platters
The celebrated chef findsinspiration in the company of his12,000-strong vinyl collection.
Born to boogie
Tel Aviv loves to dance all day and night in bars, clubs and cafés – and on the streets. The best news? Everyone is welcome to the party.
Berliner style
Plot a bookish weekend in the German ‘Hauptstadt’ with a tour of the best places to build your library, improve your stack and read poolside.
Theatre of the absurd
From Christian radio to the first televised breasts, VPRO has navigated an obscure path to become a broadcaster with a clear vision of adventure, surrealism and optimism in its programming.
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.
Culture
Switzerland’s new typographical magazine,the world’s dominant television format and the womanconnecting Canada’s artists to its venues.
Backstage pass
We go behind the scenes at a stadium-sized operation where creating sets for some of the most famous live TV shows in the US has become a family affair.
Sounding board
Natalie Brunner credits her connection to her inner circle with amplifying her work at FM4.
