Culture
The architecture of the public library is changing — and so is what it is for
Once designed around books, new libraries are built around people: places to work, learn and gather, free of charge.
Claire Dubois
Demonstration profile. Claire Dubois writes about books, architecture and design.
Articles by Claire Dubois
Culture
How translated fiction finds its readers
A novel's journey into another language depends on a small chain of enthusiasts: scouts, translators, editors and booksellers willing to take a chance.
Lifestyle
Slow travel and the return of the night train
Sleeper services are being revived on routes once abandoned to airlines. Travellers are rediscovering the pleasure of arriving rested.
Lifestyle
The pleasures of walking a city slowly
The best way to understand a place is often on foot and without a plan. A few habits make an aimless walk more rewarding.
Analysis
How museums decide what to put on the wall — and what stays in storage
Most of a large museum's collection is never on display. Curators make constant choices about what to show, how to frame it and whose stories it tells.
