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Top of the props
From silent movies to streaming, Studio Babelsberg's art department has created scenery and sets for over a century. As directors worldwide favour physical simulations over digital, we explore the vast backlots and workshops.
Cities briefing
Helsinki’s mayor on selling his city, China’s Haikou heads to the beach and a Corsican pedestrian walkway.
Only human
The humanoid forms of sculptor Antony Gormley dot landscapes across the world. We meet the team that helps put them together.
Pilou Asbaek
In our column asking accomplished people for their take on events, business and culture, we speak to the Danish actor about the rise of Scandi drama.
Prime times
From Low Countries noir to a phenomenal art sale, we pick the books, films, albums and exhibits to give your month a fresh perspective.
Designs for life
As Artcurial prepares to auction fashion designer Kenzo Takada's art and furniture collection, we peek behind the scenes at pieces as vibrant and eclectic as their owner.
Easel living
Why rent expensive studio or gallery space when you can create and showcase at home? Meet the real artists in residence.
Perfect pantry
Italian food is probably the world’s best but to match the country’s top chefs, you’ll need the right ingredients to hand. To round off our book preview we share some Italian staples.
Med school
'The Monocle Book of Italy' is our grand tour of the nation's best design, business, food and fashion. Here its editor, Chiara Rimella, holds forth on cataloguing her home nation's best bits.
Sound effects
Italian pop star Mahmood's Arabic-infused hit "Soldi" became the country's most-streamed song ever, challenging far-right notions of Italianness while redefining contemporary Italian music for international audiences.
