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Music

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.

  • Issue #142
  • 5 min read
man smiling looking down from a balcony onto the city
Affairs

Civic pride

Maverick mayors and plucky planners are springing into action to make their cities greener and cleaner – and prepare them for the big bounce back.

  • Issue #141
  • 14 min read
Civic pride
Urbanism

Letters from the city

Three correspondents from three continents anticipate what 2021 has in store for the cities that they call home.

  • Issue #139
  • 6 min read
Wide boulevard in New Delhi with joggers and cyclists at dawn, India Gate monument visible in distance
Design

Made in milan

Milan is no longer just a backdrop for Salone del Mobile. It’s a place where young creatives can work, make and play. We meet the city's new leaders of the pack.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 8 min read
Made in milan
Furniture

Table for two

Boffi De Padova is known for its smart group of design-led Italian furniture brands. An eye for tactility and artisan craft has drawn the company into collaboration with Japanese firm Time & Style.

  • Issue #136
  • 4 min read
Table for two
Culture

The opener

Whether your preferred method of travel is a leisurely paddle around Hong Kong, strapping on in-line skates in Canada or a stylish bike ride in Milan, there's plenty to inspire.

  • Issue #136
  • 1 min read
Heavy traffic congestion with numerous taxis, cars, and motorcycles gridlocked on a tree-lined urban street
Affairs

Down the garden path

Getting out among nature is good for our wellbeing – but where to find it in the city? We catch up with the green-fingered residents who, among the glass and the concrete, are tending…

  • Issue #135
  • 16 min read
Down the garden path
Entrepreneurialism

Best in class

The high street has been shaken. How do you rebuild with resilient community anchors? The answer: have independent shops run by owners with passion and commitment. We profile six.

  • Issue #135
  • 8 min read
Two people standing inside a cozy shop seen through a large window.
Culture

On the right page

An independent publisher that’s been bringing northern European hits to Italian readers for decades is embarking on a new chapter.

  • Issue #128
  • 5 min read
On the right page

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