Dogs, Art & Lovers // The life of Peggy Guggenheim

As the sun radiates this summer, we shine a light on South Africa. Waves of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania arrived there at the end of the 19th century and built thriving societies. Some even became involved in anti-apartheid activities, such as Barney Simon, founder of Johannesburg's Market Theatre, and Joy Coplan, who began her activism as a teenager. Read about their exploits, meet members of the present-day communities and discover the food and art coming out of the country. We also have a special Long Read on our cover star Peggy Guggenheim, renowned American heiress and art collector. Dr Vera Fine-Grodzinski examines her compelling life and we hear from Guggenheim’s granddaughter Karole Vail, director of the Venice museum that celebrates her legacy. Elsewhere, Etgar Keret introduces his new MA course inspired by Jewish storytelling; Jessica Duchen takes a look at Dame Myra Hess, the musician who played through the Blitz; and much more.