Culture
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The Opener
Deceptive dinosaurs and desperate Australian estate agents. Plus: why some of Jair Bolsonaro’s fans are appealing to a higher authority.
Shared Vision
Artists thrive on community. And that’s exactly what Mohilef Studios has created in the City of Angels.
Urbanism
Sydney’s most important cultural venue since the Opera House, an Álvaro Siza watch and designer Ron Arad’s approach to work.
Romancing the stone
The historic buildings of London, including such landmarks as Buckingham Palace, owe a lot to a dedicated team of stone-carvers and their skills.
Design tours: The world’s best public housing?
The world is urbanising fast. But how do you accommodate people in cities in a way that offers dignity, affordability and a sense of community? Vienna may have a solution.
The next big things
Malaysian singer-songwriter AlexTBH and Belgian-Lebanese artist Tamino represent a new generation of musicians forging distinctive sounds while challenging cultural boundaries in their respective homelands.
Reality check
In art, authenticity is everything. But can the technology and knowhow that allows Factum to replicate the great works of the past down to the smallest detail democratise the art world?
Printed matters
From Barcelona's cultural resistance to Tokyo's literary sanctuaries, the world's finest independent bookshops offer curated selections and knowledgeable staff for discerning Christmas gift-givers.
Bigger picture
As Baghdad finds stability after decades of conflict, a vibrant arts scene is emerging from grassroots spaces like The Station, where young creators are reclaiming their cultural identity.
