A woman sits smiling on stacked boxes in front of a bookshop. The interior of the shop is visible, with shelves full of books and works of art.

Leadership times two – the legendary Taschen publishing house

Her father built a global publishing house that turned books into cultural events. Marlene Taschen, 40, has co-headed it for the past eight years. With charm and clear-sightedness, she is taking the firm into the future – and steering it in a direction distinctly her own.

Underwater scene: a small dark figure lying on white sand between two rock formations.

Going deep – an interview with freediver Guillaume Néry

From world record-holder to artistic visionary: French freediver Guillaume Néry explores the depths of the oceans on a single breath. A conversation about silence underwater, the healing power of letting go and the magic of weightlessness. 

Luxury car in an elegant, illuminated tunnel with the word ‘Manufaktur’ written on the wall behind it. Vibrant lines of reflection emphasise its design.

A class of its own – the limited edition Mercedes-Maybach V12

GG accompanied the limited-edition V12  Mercedes-Maybach to its world premiere in Italy – a journey that brought the magic of customization to life and revealed how bespoke perfection elevates handcrafted engineering into the realm of fine art.

A person looks at colourful abstract artworks on a white wall in a gallery, with similar artworks displayed on the floor.

Art on the floor – Carpets by cc-tapis

The Milan-based rugmaker cc-tapis brings a modern aesthetic to a centuries-old tradition. Knotted by hand in workshops in Nepal and India, the rugs reflect the brand‘s vitality and cultural depth in every fiber.

Red lipstick in a gold and silver case featuring a geometric pattern against a golden-brown background.

Art in Karat – Up-and-coming goldsmith Luca Sonnentag on his passion

Files, pliers, and engraving tools lie within easy reach; an old workbench with its indentations bears witness to countless hours of work – Luca Sonnentag sits in his workshop near Schwäbisch Gmünd, a small town in Baden-Württemberg, and seems completely in his element. At just 24 years old, he belongs to a generation that has become rare: young people who consciously choose the time-honored craft of goldsmithing. For him, it is more than a profession; it is expression, precision, and passion all at once.

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