Sophie Monaghan-Coombs
How Art Basel curator Stefanie Hessler approaches site-specific art in urban spaces
As the fair returns to its namesake town, the director of New York’s Swiss Institute brings the mega event from the convention centre into the city with its Parcours sector.
What to see at this year’s Art Basel in BaselÂ
Planning to peruse the booths and shows of Art Basel in Basel this year? Here’s a few that caught our eye.
Five striking news kiosks taking a stand for their communities
Our favourite newsstands stock a compelling roster of global print publications and act as valuable neighbourhood hubs. Here are a few that are making headlines.
Hot property: The best of this summer’s cultural releases
From page-turning books to imaginative exhibitions and new films, here’s our pick of what to enjoy over the warmer months ahead.
Monocle Radio: Three playlists to kick back to this summer
From chic Mexican disco to sunny Thai pop, here are 30 songs picked by our senior correspondent, Fernando Augusto Pacheco, that’ll keep you company on long summer days. Plus: an interview with Giorgio Poi.
Interview: Mathieu Jaton on the secret sauce behind the Montreux Jazz Festival
From nurturing new talent to honouring soul legends, Montreux’s maestro reveals how he balances heritage and innovation to create an intimate festival for international audiences. We sit down with the man behind the music.
Three film festivals transforming cities into open-air cinemas this summer
Under the open skies of Montreal, Bologna and Prizren, these outdoor screening events are celebrating cinema’s brightest stars – past and present.
Interview: Zürich Art Weekend director previews 2025’s immersive showcase
Ahead of Art Basel in Basel kicking off next week, there’s another event that will be drawing a crowd in Switzerland…
Every object has a story to tell – and V&A London’s new storage facility is designed to serve as a museum
Monocle takes an exclusive look behind the scenes of London’s new V&A East Storehouse that’s not just demystifying the work of curators and conservators, but also redefining what a museum can be.
Underrated pillars of the contemporary-art world
From archivists to frame makers, the international art industry relies on a network of behind-the-scenes talent to thrive. We meet some of the creative professionals who play crucial roles in the sector.
