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The Agenda: Culture
A historic Paris printing press’s move to a state-of-the-art atelier, a solar-powered website and the new administrator of the Pulitzer prizes.
Bread winners
A new crop of bakeries is resurrecting the art of Spanish bread-making, a tradition disrupted by civil war and industrialisation. We sample the upper crust.
Feathering the nest
We meet the farmer nurturing Iceland’s very soft-power darling – its eider ducks – by modernising the industry and boosting profits.
Just add water
After pandemic crowds vanished, Venice glimpsed its quieter potential. Now entrepreneurs are reimagining the ancient city's future while preserving its nautical soul.
On the floor
Just like the striking rugs that they produce, Nani Marquina’s team at the namesake firm she runs in the Catalan capital is tightly knit.
Scene stealers
Chicago's Manual Cinema solved a stylistic puzzle for the Candyman sequel, using shadow puppets to recreate flashback scenes without jarring the new film's aesthetic.
Nostalgic neon
The fluorescent signs lining Hong Kong's streets are a huge part of its identity. Heritage group TNX is working to stop these lights from burning out by restoring them.
Upper hand
Fancy something handsome to see you through the cold snap? If so, Alberto Squillace is a handy contact. He owns Omega, a glove-maker in Naples that follows a centuries-old tradition of manufacturing.
Feeling browsy
Looking for inspiration to live better? Here are some shops that impress us with their interiors, product picks and specialist know-how.
Local champion
Combining enduring traditions with contemporary style, Kestin Hare’s foray into menswear is an innovative offering that champions UK production, with an emphasis on prioritising people before profit.
