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Ed Stocker

Society

Cycle of life

We tour a bike repair workshop that is a cheery hub for cycling enthusiasts who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Rocco Guarna in an orange boiler suit working with soldering equipment in the workshop
Art

State of the arts

Singapore's art museum transforms a cargo warehouse into an unconventional gallery space, challenging traditional exhibition formats while its main building undergoes renovation.

  • Issue #154
  • 41 min read
Person walking past large colorful mural in industrial warehouse space with barriers and equipment visible
Wine

Fine vintage Italy

Verona is filled with the sound of corks popping as Vinitaly, the trade fair that offers a taste of the best wine from Italy, returns after a two-year absence. Use this

  • Issue #154
  • 12 min read
Man in casual attire standing against white wall with large artistic mural featuring geometric patterns
Food & Drink

Bread winners

A new crop of bakeries is resurrecting the art of Spanish bread-making, a tradition disrupted by civil war and industrialisation. We sample the upper crust.

  • Issue #154
  • 17 min read
Reina and David of Amasa bakery standing outside their shop wearing matching tropical print aprons

Opinion

Christopher Lord

Contributor

The Opener

9 min read

Fashion

Talking shops

As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.

  • Issue #152
  • 31 min read
Modern outdoor dining area with wooden pergola, concrete planters, and people working on laptops at tables
Transport

All aboard

As France’s rail network opens up to new competition, Ouigo is gearing up for the challenge.

  • Issue #152
  • 5 min read
Ouigo CEO Stéphane Rapebach sitting in an office at Gare de Lyon station
Design

Nation buildings

Architects are using their craft to give Ghana an optimistic narrative fit for the 21st century. Can they ‘ignite the ambition of a country’?

  • Issue #151
  • 11 min read
Black Star Square in Accra with Independence Arch, monument, and Ghanaian flags during golden hour
Media

Tracking changes

From our very first issue, Monocle has cast an informed and clear-sighted eye over the issues and people that matter. We follow up on stories from 2007 to see how they've developed.

  • Issue #151
  • 22 min read
Tracking changes
Business

Business

Shopping in Seattle, a Kyiv street on the up and the app helping French healthcare to scrub up.

  • Issue #151
  • 5 min read
PCC Community Markets produce display with signage about partnering with Northwest farmers and offering free vegetables to children.

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