Culture
Vhils’ sculptural door installation for Cairo’s ‘Forever Is Now’ confronts the weight of Egypt’s layered history
At the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza, Portuguese artist Vhils presents ‘Doors of Cairo’ – featuring 65 salvaged doors that carve personal and collective histories into a collage of endurance, and memory.
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It’s time to raise soft boys and tough girls: Here’s how Iceland breaks down gender stereotypes
The Nordic island nation’s radical education method is challenging gender-driven societal norms. But could it work outside the country?
The best cultural releases from 2025: The most notable films, books and music
Ten friends of Monocle share the best things that they have watched, read and listened to in the past year.
15 brilliant books to gift your friend who has ‘read everything’
A selection of beautifully written and lovingly designed books released or reissued this year that we would gladly find under our tree.
Private mediation services matter. Here’s why.
True neutrality is pivotal in today’s heavily contested political environment. While traditional mediating powers have somewhat lost their influence, private firms are stepping in.
Beauty standards in the digital age are changing how we look at ourselves – and not just aesthetically
Lip fillers, breast implants, penis extensions – the pressure to look our best is growing. Psychoanalyst Ada Borkenhagen explains what an ‘Instagram face’ is and why Botox is no bad thing.
The Brazilian telenovela is travelling north for a big break with english-speaking streaming audiences
Latin American soap operas are being reimagined for an American audience through a cross-border partnership between Globo and MFF & Co. Plus: Three classic telenovelas to watch this winter.
How French comedian Paul Cabannes has taken Brazil by storm
Paul Cabannes charmed Brazil with his humorous observations on Brazilian life. We speak to him to find out how he captivated his audience.
A look behind the artistry and challenges of Swan Lake at the Royal Danish Ballet
From shoe managers to pattern-makers, Denmark’s storied ballet company relies on a cast far larger than those who appear onstage. We meet the people who keep the show running.
How Solvej Balle turned 18 November into one of literature’s most arresting time loops
The Booker-shortlisted novelist explains how a single day evolved into a seven-book epic, and what it teaches us about ageing, relationships and our sense of time in the real world.
