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Film

Top of the props

From silent movies to streaming, Studio Babelsberg's art department has created scenery and sets for over a century. As directors worldwide favour physical simulations over digital, we explore the vast backlots and workshops.

  • Issue #143
  • 10 min read
Top of the props
Culture

Holding the stage

Behind iconic films like The Royal Tenenbaums and Joker is set designer Kris Moran, whose eagle eye for detail creates believable worlds. She explains how empathy and color intuition drive her craft.

  • Issue #128
  • 6 min read
Holding the stage
Retail

Shop, read, listen

Shopping for Finnish trolls in London and finicky pooches in Berlin, plus this month’s best books, products, music, film and more.

  • Issue #112
  • 16 min read
Hotel & Home Singapore showroom displaying contemporary porcelain pieces and ceramics on a wooden table.
Books

Culture

Films, books, music and our culture editor's monthly column.

  • Issue #54
  • 9 min read
A man with reddish hair and beard wearing headphones around his neck, holding a knife, with an anxious expression.

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