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‘Making people laugh for a few euros’: Florence’s old school photo booths bring delight to those who wait
In an age of quick snaps, Fotoautomatic captures slow, organic moments, one photo strip at a time.
Moulding minds
A workshop in Florence reveals the mysteries of classical sculpture. Our correspondent gets hands-on to see it all take shape.
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.
Never stop learning
The folk who are perfecting new skills, from surfing to ceramics, no matter their age – and helping others to do so too.
Force of nature
Italy's leading landscape designer Pietro Porcinai brought modernism to traditional gardens, passionate about ensuring greenery was part of any built environment. His legacy is more pertinent than ever.
Class of its own
Fashion schools tend to be either technical or conceptual. Yet Florence's Polimoda is stitching together a new approach, promoting both practical skills and artistic experimentation.
Florence: A triumph of style
For many, Florence embodies the kind of easy-going lifestyle that makes the world dream of Italy.
Making a scene
Italy's cultural landscape extends far beyond Renaissance masterpieces, encompassing innovative contemporary spaces housed in gilded foundations, former power plants and Hadid-designed mountain bunkers.
Digital native
Andrea Panconesi took his Florentine boutique online when Google was still a new thing. Today LuisaViaRoma is a leading global player.
