Culture
Rose Wylie, 91 and still painting, brings her glorious irreverence to Royal Academy London
Meet Rose Wylie, the nonagenarian artist producing exuberant, high-selling masterpieces from her famously messy Kent studio.
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How decadence foreshadows decline and the enduring appeal of ‘Wuthering Heights’
Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel has divided critics and audiences alike. Scholars Dr Jessica Gossling and Dr Alice Condé reflect on decadence and why ‘Wuthering Heights’ is so often misunderstood.
Five floor-fillers from Brazilian Carnival that will bring the ‘bloco’ to you
Listen to Monocle’s Carnival playlist with tunes by Léo Santana, Gretchen, Marina Sena and more.
Zona Maco: The art fair where Latin American artists are primed for centre stage
Latin America’s biggest international art fair demonstrates the region’s growing presence in the global market.
Beyond the postcard: Thailand Biennale puts Phuket’s hidden stories centre stage
As election-season imagery collides with tourist spectacle in Phuket, the Thailand Biennale redirects attention toward the island’s cultural histories.
Skating’s solo act: Donovan Carrillo is the only Latino on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The two-time Olympic figure skater connects art with technicality to bring his unique expression to the rink. We ask the Mexican athlete about what inspired him to pursue the winter sport.
Upstairs at Ronnie’s keeps Soho nights swinging with jazz and reinvention
Jazz club Ronnie Scott’s new space is proof that, for live venues to thrive, they need to change with the times.
A studio visit with Andrea Fontanari, the Italian painter behind the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics poster
The young artist tells us about the message behind his work and the importance of this rare opportunity to speak to the world.
In ‘The Secret Agent’, Brazil’s darkest years become its brightest cinematic moment
Director Kleber Mendonça Filho and lead actor Wagner Moura discuss politics, Panavision and the past as Brazilian cinema shines at the Oscars.
How a Parisian community saved the historic La Clef cinema from fading to black
The reopening of La Clef, one of Paris’s most historic independent theatres, is a masterclass in how on-the-ground efforts can help save traditional media.
How do you move the Dutch national photography collection? Frame by frame
Peek behind the scenes as the Nederlands Fotomuseum gracefully transports 6.5 million works into its new home on Rotterdam’s waterfront.
