The Monocle Daily Why Italians are glued to their screens for the Sanremo Music Festival
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Feb 27, 2026 Sir Isaac Julian, artist-filmmaker behind the installation All That Changes You, explores transformation through mirrored screens and immersive design. David Reiter, musician from Lucy Dreams, describes using an artificial band member and translating studio-machine interplay into live performance. They talk about Sanremo’s TV grip, AI in music, immersive art and how technology reshapes creative presentation.
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Casa Santa Luzia Is A Centenary Supermarket Obsession
- Fernando praises Casa Santa Luzia in São Paulo for century-long craft, thinly sliced cold cuts and whimsical specialty items.
- He recounts locals' obsession with paper-thin mortadella and the store's refusal to expand beyond its single acclaimed branch.
Supermarkets Win By Mixing Essentials And Whimsy
- A great supermarket balances essentials with whimsy and local specificity to create a memorable destination.
- Lily and Fernando contrast functional needs like rice and wine with unique finds such as pumpkin puree with burnt coconut at Casa Santa Luzia.
Quarter Zips Have Been Reclaimed As A Fashion Staple
- The quarter-zip has shifted from unfashionable 'tech-bro' attire to a reclaimed trend with looser cuts and varied styling.
- Panelists note Rishi Sunak associations, Fernando's multiple beige quarter-zips, and the risk of looking 'stuffy' if poorly styled.