Ivan Carvalho
Art/books
It's time for London's first Frieze Masters, plus a round-up of the latest art sales and books.
Look back in wonder
Frieze Masters shakes up the art fair formula, mixing centuries and continents under one roof. Meet the director and architect rewriting the rules on showing historical art.
Business
A new Saturday market in Puerto Rico is boosting the country's organic agricultural movement, while a pie shop in Lisbon taps into the trend for inexpensive fare over traditional sit-down affairs.
Overseas export
Netherlands shipbuilder Damen manufactures the boats that keep navies and coast guards up-to-speed worldwide. A near-century old success story, theirs is a contribution to a local tradition stretching back even further.
Design/Architecture
A new entry to the tiltrotor market, the finest small naval craft, and the best portable mess kit.
Men of the cloth
The Swiss Guards have protected the Vatican since the 16th century and today employ a cutting-edge tailor to maintain their sharp look.
Inventory No. 54
Some of the most coveted items in the Monocle office this month are the Bruno Swiss-designed bike, the Murano glass Happy Pill vases and leather duffle bags by Beastin.
