The Sweet Science

Revolutionary essays on design, aesthetics and materialism – from one of the great masters of modern architecture. Adolf Loos, the great Viennese pioneer of modern architecture, was a hater of the fake, the fussy and the lavishly decorated, and a lover of stripped down, clean simplicity. He was also a writer of effervescent, caustic wit, […]

A searching account of the ethics and aesthetics of the home- the place that is most important in determining human happiness A bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom – are these three rooms all that make a home? Not at all, argues Emanuele Coccia. The buildings we inhabit are of immense psychological and cultural significance. They […]

The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe – […]

Born out of a passion for prize fighting. Modern Boxing Journal is a new home for boxing lifestyle and culture. Our magazine will consider the stories outside the ring, the art and fashion it inspires and the rich personalities that make it so great. In this issue: Born Out of a passion for prize fighting. […]