What makes good design legible? From Memphis and Achille Castiglioni to the Vitra Fire Station, this essay explores how mediation becomes part of the design process itself.

A concert, a score, a house, a neighbourhood. Between Switzerland and Ecuador, cultural projects reveal what happens beyond the finished work: in the relationships, interpretations and transformations that keep it in motion.

"Fancy a coffee?" sounds like an innocent invitation. In Switzerland, however, the implied duration changes completely depending on which side of the country you're on.

Why does an informal “you” feel perfectly natural in one part of Switzerland and unexpectedly familiar in another? A reflection on translation, forms of address and the subtle cultural distances that shape communication across the country’s languages.

In this exclusive interview for JazzAscona, Roman saxophonist Stefano Di Battista reflects on his friendship with Ennio Morricone, the challenge of reimagining the Maestro's music for a jazz quartet, and the cities, memories and encounters that have shaped his artistic journey. Along the way, the conversation takes an unexpectedly Roman turn—with a memorable story involving Morricone, a plate of bucatini all'amatriciana and the birth of a lasting friendship.

Stories can be viewed from countless angles, each revealing unique insights. A perfect example is The Little Mermaid, a tale that has captivated audiences for nearly 200 years.

Stories are one of humanity's oldest communication technologies. Long before social media, advertising or even writing, they helped us make sense of the world. They passed on knowledge, shaped values and gave meaning to experience. That is why storytelling isn't just another marketing trend. It's one of the oldest ways we have of creating connection.

An exclusive interview with Ida Nielsen, Danish bassist, composer and vocalist, on her musical journey, the power of funk, and the legacy of Prince.

An exclusive interview with jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater on music, equality, and empowering women in jazz.

A festival, an exhibition, a publication: VideoArt Festival Locarno: A Prospective revisits a visionary chapter in Swiss contemporary art history, exploring the origins of video art, digital culture, and avant-garde experimentation through one of Switzerland’s most forward-looking platforms for artistic innovation.