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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.

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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.

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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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Soul Cruiser

From Halifax to New York City aboard the MS Europa

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Pushing the recharge Button! – Mayrlife Health Resort Altaussee

Even if some medical practioners still turn up their noses at the idea of detox programs, demand for preventive healthcare has never been stronger. GG visited the popular Mayrlife Health Resort Altaussee in Austria and put its most booked program to the test. A personal experiment...

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