Design
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Wild stock
Far beyond the last city bus stop, you’ll find shop owners for whom a loyal clientele and room to roam beats the sleek certainties of urban retail. We meet three trailblazers.
Do it Korean style
South Korea’s design industry was faltering for decades. Today the forward-looking Arumjigi Foundation is bringing it up to date with a healthy respect for the creative traditions of the past.
Setting the bar
Success in today’s tumultuous retail environment requires an adaptable toolset. We meet three flexible leaders who are setting global examples.
Oceania
The fight for Sydney’s modern architectural heritage, plus New Zealand’s total war on non-native species.
Inventory N°97
The leaves may be falling but this comely autumnal roster has risen to the occasion. Here we present a smart selection with which to kit out your cupboards, cabinets and countertops.
Made to last
We brave the great outdoors to meet the Swedish business owners who have made the most of the north’s inclement weather to create sturdy, tried-and-tested outdoor products.
Collecting
We meet Bonhams ceo Matthew Girling and contemporary African art comes to London.
Divide and conquer
Yinka Shonibare's work provokes strong reactions. On the eve of a new show about our fractious world, the Turner Prize nominee reveals how he creates his art and how his life works.
Added value
Buying a work of art to start a collection can be daunting. We’ve turned to experts from both ends of the spectrum – an adviser, collector, and artist – for creative insight.
Selling with soul
What do artists and dealers talk about? Jeff Koons and Almine Rech are friends who work together, moving walls to accommodate his work. Here’s a window on their unusual world.
