observing the
things that matter
The Alpine Review began in 2012 as a conceptually bold, ad-free print magazine which set out to explore topics of significance at a pace conducive to deep consideration and reflection on the turbulent sea of change we all live in.
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British author, philosopher and business consultant, Robert Rowland Smith, graciously answers some questions for The Alpine Review and together we discuss philosophy, imagination and ‘endarkenment’.
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Design can help find new solutions for wicked (social) problems. But the power of design is not used to its full potential because it doesn’t get properly connected with the practice of public or private parties involved with the wicked problem.
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Human history is filled with trial-and-error learning and misunderstandings and misclassifications. Dr. Gary Slutkin, founder of CeaseFire, argues that as a society we have been looking at violence and aggression in a naive and outdated way.
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Nick DeWolf (1928-2006) is the omnipresent visual driving force of The Alpine Review. His iconic photography is nested in all three issues and clearly, the magazine would not be the same without his unique, timeless take on the world.
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What is home? This question is particularly pertinent in today’s global world, where people not only travel, but spend long swathes of time living in a foreign country—sometimes nomadically. Why do they choose to do so? Are they running to or from?
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Launching a print publication is as daunting as it is enlightening. Looking back on the process and looking forward to the future, our editor, Patrick Tanguay, explains the common threads woven into The Alpine Review.