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In the frame
Japan’s foremost mountaineering photographer on where he goes when he needs to soothe his mind and recharge his batteries.
Shop, read, listen
Cutting-edge cutlery, playful glassware (and a bottle of bourbon to fill it with), classic scents, the latest music and tasteful souvenirs to remind you of sunnier climes.
Show stopper
Shunning the orthodox live-concert format, David Byrne’s latest touring spectacle has confirmed his status as a true original.
New chapters
Behind every success story is some sound advice. We asked entrepreneurs to name a publication that proved to be an inspiration.
Culture Briefing
Carsten Höller’s dream works, a Danish art fair to watch and Madrid reclaims its airwaves.
Anissa Helou
The author initially saw the cookbook as a manual and nothing more. But once she started writing about food – and discovered the importance of preserving her heritage – she couldn’t stop.
All together now…
A Swedish television show has struck a chord with viewers and audience members who, for almost 40 years, have been turning on, tuning in and belting out the ballads.
Making a scene
Palermo’s patched-up palazzos make the city the perfect backdrop to the stirring artwork on display at Manifesta, the roving biennale.
Raising the dead
Years of silence have almost erased Spain’s civil war and General Franco’s atrocities from the collective consciousness but now the country is ready to speak out.
The opener
We get sociable with co-working spaces and consider two very different approaches to national pride. First up, a quick fix in Milan, Washington’s explosive exhibition and Portland puts opera on the menu.
