Robert Bound
Culture
The latest books, films and music from around the world, plus our culture editor's monthly musings.
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.
Little shop of wonders
In a world of bland city centres, a shop full of interesting and unusual magazines and music that’s staffed by experts is a joyful discovery. And what’s more, they make your neighbourhood special.
Glued to the screen
With evolving news, new lifestyle shows and popular soaps, Portuguese-language television from Brazil is taking the world by storm. It’s impossible to take your eyes off the screen. Do not adjust your set.
The power of five
We've made room for five cities close to our editors’ hearts. From blossoming tech hubs to burgeoning design capitals, you’ll be hearing more from these up-and-coming urban centres very soon.
Cities, slicker
Cities evolve constantly, sometimes seemingly without anyone planning or guiding the process. But new ideas about how they work and can be improved abound, for those interested in taking them on.
Pack leaders
A photographer, a war artist, a special correspondent and a writer for ‘The New Yorker’ reveal what kit they take with them to the world’s conflict zones and how they work.
