Posts Tagged ‘cosmopolitan’

The opinion

Magazine -> #19 Aequòpolis

In the words of economist Jeremy Rifkin: “In 2007 more than half of the world’s population will live in cities”. I would add that there is no alternative. More than just large dormitories, mega-cities are places which attract the greatest investments in order to create and maintain the structures that guarantee the fundamental aspects of thei...

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The luxury of transparency

Magazine -> #4 Passion

Venini, symbol of creativity and excellence in the Italian glass-making sector, is a cosmopolitan firm, one that is consistent with traditions and innovation. Contrasting features are skilfully blended to continue manufacturing the colourful dreams that make Venini an internationally-renowned trademark. Fire, sand, hands - are these shapes and ...

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The opinion

Magazine -> #24 Self Portrait

The House of illycaffé is heading for its seventy-fifth anniversary this year. When approaching these milestones the need to stop and ponder, to do a bit of stock-taking, to snap a self-timer shot of corporate performance and achievements thus far, is felt more than ever. The very title of one of the major events to celebrate, with all our collabo...

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  • "Where I am, makes me what I am"

    Anonymous at Galleria illy London

  • “The time is always right to do the right thing”

    Martin Luther King

  • "Liberty is about our rights to question everything".

    Ai Wei Wei

Headline & Editorial

Headline & Editorial

Last Issue: #31 The Journey

Twenty thousand leagues under the sea by Jules Verne (1825-1905). This book is the answer to my thoughts on travel. It certainly anticipated the saga...
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People

People

For several years, the magazine has published dialogues, opinions and points of view on themes dear to a company living in the contemporary world.  Topics have covered space, courage, dreams,...
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Schools

Schools

On the pages of illywords, the works of writers, artists and established professionals are the inspiration for the ideas and images of emerging artists, photographers and...
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