Claudia Jacob
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.
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.
‘In turbulent times, the bistro is a tonic.’ Can Unesco save this famed Paris institution?
France’s bistros are on the decline but a new generation of young restaurateurs in the capital is proving that the appeal of the bistro remains in its dependability.
The three culinary titles you should be reading to impress in the kitchen
Want to indulge your appetite for print, travel and good food? Here, the editors of three tasty titles reveal their travel tips.
It’s time to bring the literary café back to the heart of European society
“Most interesting cultural things emanate from restaurants,” Jeremy King told Monocle when he showed us around his newest project in London – the revitalisation of the beloved Simpson’s in the Strand. Yet today, hospitality isn’t geared around cooking…
The art of ageing: Inside the studios of seven in-demand artists in their eighties and nineties
As we all too easily forget, ageing is a gift – and what gifts these artists continue to give the world.
Upping the ante: Four of the best new restaurant openings around the world
Our pick of the best new openings, from a one-stop shop in central London to tastes of Mexico in Paris and the seaside in the city.
Paris radio darling La Patate Douce turns up the volume with a new café in Le Marais
To celebrate five years on air, Paris radio station La Patate Douce has launched a café and listening bar in Le Marais blending music, Mamiche pastries and a dash of sweet-potato.
Monocle’s rundown of the top 20 thrilling new design discoveries to experience now
Showcasing the best new wine bars, hotels, offices, retail openings and urbanism projects. Plus: We visit the restored Eames House in Los Angeles and catch a cogwheel railway in Austria.
Three new hotels worth a reservation: Exploring Villa Pétrusse, The Eve Sydney, and The Telegraph Tbilisi
These hotels serve as seemly gateways to the cities they inhabit, with identity-driven approaches to hospitality.
