Maria Klenner
Music
Culture
The Islamic Arts Biennale’s artistic director, a dedicated women’s sports TV network and the orchestra bringing harmony to Mosul.
Society
Bigger picture
As Baghdad finds stability after decades of conflict, a vibrant arts scene is emerging from grassroots spaces like The Station, where young creators are reclaiming their cultural identity.
Photography
Snappers’ delight
To mark Monocle's 15th anniversary we've asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on visual storytelling and photojournalism craft.
