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Culture

Why Parisians want a taste of Sweden, a radio station building a global neighbourhood and a spin around Rome’s brand-new vinyl shop.

  • Issue #163
  • 8 min read
Culture
Art

Out of the blue

For celebrated Australian industrial designer Marc Newson, inspiration often comes from unexpected places.

  • Issue #163
  • 4 min read
Man with beard sitting on blue patterned bean bag chair wearing colorful striped scarf and blue sweater
Urbanism

Start the dance

Dance hall La Paloma thrived for more than a century until a barrage of noise complaints closed its doors. Now, soundproofed and reimagined, the party is back.

  • Issue #162
  • 8 min read
Start the dance
Art

See the light

In 2014, designers Rita Múrias and Paulo Barata began collecting neon signs for their aesthetic qualities.

  • Issue #162
  • 11 min read
See the light
Photography

A secret life in pictures

British photographer John Balsom discovered 7,000 pictures shot by his grandfather Percy S Waite in a box at a relative's house in Hampshire. The London-based amateur photographer captured an incredible mid-century moment pioneering colour.

  • Issue #162
  • 16 min read
Five US sailors in naval uniforms standing at a harbor in Marseille, one drinking from a bottle
Architecture

By the book

The completion of a 15-year library renovation is the end of a chapter for the team behind it – but the bonds they’ve formed are an ongoing story.

  • Issue #162
  • 4 min read
Group of eleven people posing together in ornate library with domed ceiling and circular bookshelves
Culture

Collision course

A school of hard knocks in France is sending stunt performers tripping and flipping to the silver screen.

  • Issue #162
  • 4 min read
Students practice combat choreography in a training studio with exposed brick walls and modern lighting
Music

Rhythm king

The Uruguayan musician on dancing with the devil and why it’s never too late to dedicate yourself to a passion.

  • Issue #162
  • 4 min read
Jorge Drexler browsing vinyl records at Permanent Records in northeast Los Angeles
Culture

The Opener

Stories that have piqued our interest, from spy balloons to rock’n’roll currency.

  • Issue #162
  • 8 min read
Commemorative coin featuring guitarist with AC/DC album design resembling vinyl record

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