As the Paris Games draw closer, we go back through the Domus archive to the 1984 Olympics, which turned the California city into a postmodern firework in search of levity and community spirit.
Marcus Aurelius, who ruled the Empire amidst wars and famines, was born today. An equestrian statue in Rome and a painting by Delacroix commemorate the emperor, who was austere, plagued by doubts, and found solace in philosophy.
“Human, optimistic, and bold” is how Google VP Ivy Ross defines the company’s hardware design. We talked with her about designing technology, the relevance of feelings, and AI’s forthcoming challenge.