03/04/2021 visual culture
A titan of French news, Libération is the paper that combines style with a rebellious attitude. Their commitment to integrity has always come before profitability, which is why they have such an illustrious history. We unpack their journey to becoming the voice of a generation.
Read more 30/03/2021 visual culture
Badal Patel's story to graphic design and art direction is a little more unusual than most. Having switched lanes from Biochemistry while at university, she went onto work in a agency environment before going alone. Today she is one of the most exciting voices shaping a new generation of Asian American design identity.
Read more 22/03/2021 design & fashion visual culture
Whether an animation for Dua Lipa or Kiefer hidden with Easter eggs for veteran fans, Joe Prytherch magically captures the mood and detail like no other. His atmospheric masterpieces are both a mirror to how billions have experienced life in lockdown and also what the day-to-day was like before 2020.
Read more 19/03/2021 architecture & interior
In 1946, an earthquake severely damaged a church in the Swiss town of Hérémence. The earlier site had to be torn down and its future placed in the hands of Walter Förderer, and his brutalist vision of a church is one of the greatest architectural feats of the postmodern era.
Read more 16/03/2021 Escape
Known as the "Professor" of contemporary bouldering, Bernd Zangerl is one of the greatest climbers ever to grace the sport. To many, he is the face of the culture and a veteran whose name is respected across the world. He talks to us about making his gestalten debut.
Read more 12/03/2021 architecture & interior
Wang Shu is a pioneering voice in Chinese architecture that offers a groundbreaking way forward when it comes to curating a unique architectural aesthetic for the country. Yoko Choy, the China editor of Wallpaper*, interviews this fascinating architect and discusses modern Chinese design.
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