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Chloë Ashby

Culture

Art and soul

Smart collectors follow their taste but also have a nose for new fields. We speak to four insiders about where the art market is heading and what sectors are piquing their interest.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 1 min read
Dutch architect Nanne de Ru sits in a George Nakashima spindle back chair from the 1960s.
Books

The lives of others

From art thievery to murderous intentions, warzones to Japanese suburbs, we highlight the latest releases on screen, page and stereo that will keep you diverted and delighted as winter draws near.

  • Issue #138
  • 6 min read
Glamorous performer with blonde curls and rhinestone earrings over lights.
Film

In living memory

Luca Guadagnino crafts an intimate coming-of-age drama on a US military base, while Apple's acquired Iranian spy thriller offers geopolitical intrigue.

  • Issue #137
  • 6 min read
Two teenagers sitting on rocky coastline overlooking the sea, with other beachgoers visible in the background
Culture

Call of the weird

As this unusual summer turns to autumn it seems the most striking cultural offerings around reflect the times. From a spooky take on the civil rights-era to alien hunters, dystopian societies and Japanese electropop.

  • Issue #136
  • 6 min read
Call of  the weird
Media

Word up

There’s a newfound appetite for reliable news and positive storytelling. We meet the people aiming to feed it.

  • Issue #136
  • 26 min read
Word up
Fashion

Red shoe diaries

The French shoemaker who painted his soles red explains why staying independent has allowed him to follow his creative instincts rather than market demands.

  • Issue #132
  • 4 min read
Red shoe diaries
Travel and restaurants

Gently does it

From soothing swims in Athens to sleep-easy stays in South Africa, our restful agenda comprises escapes and retreats to help you slow down, unwind and live in the moment.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Gently does it
Monocle Films

Lisbon: The Monocle Travel Guide

Lisbon may be one of Europe’s oldest cities but it’s far from staid, with massive murals, azulejo-covered townhouses and cutting-edge museums. Allow us to guide you through this eminently liveable (did we mention there…

  • Monocle travel guides
  • 2 min watch
The Ponte 25 de Abril bridge over Rio Tejo in Lisbon.

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