Robert Bound
Paleo Festival
The summer festival season is in full swing, and the Paleo Festival, held outside Geneva in the sleepy town of Nyon, offers an alternative to some of its grubbier European siblings. With the mountains…
Expo 45: Rome
Rome’s citizens will tell you that too many things just don’t work in their city. But it still maintains an enviable quality of life with its markets, piazzas and architectural surprises.
The art of summer
Find the cream of culture with our guide to the best books, films, music, festivals and exhibitions this season.
Expo 45: Seoul
Many cities claim to be 24-hour party places but nowhere is a hedonists’ dream quite like Seoul. A dizzying mix of people, lights, traffic and consumption, this is the South Korean capital's great appeal.
54th Venice Biennale
Culture editor Robert Bound reports from the 2011 Venice Biennale, pitching the cream of contemporary art against the most classical backdrop of them all. Away from the parties and gin palaces parked on the…
Jeff Koons
Monocle visits Seoul's Shinsegae department store to talk with artist Jeff Koons about Sacred Heart, his newest addition to the shopping landmark's rooftop sculpture garden.
The show man
Influential London gallery owner Harry Blain believes his success relies on the trust he has built with some of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. We catch him between art fairs.
Log on and tune in
The internet is transforming how we consume music and news, as more stations go web-only and new internet radios are produced. Forget traditional stations – this is the future of audio.
