Rory Jones
The best new books, films, museums and albums in June
Listen to music by Kelsey Lu, see Willem de Kooning in Chicago, watch Steven Spielberg’s latest and read about ‘dangerous art’.
Six shops to know in Thailand for smart retail therapy
Thailand is brimming with thoughtful retailers, unique designers and independent retailers. These are a few of our favourites.
Thailand’s best bars and restaurants for drinking and dining in style
Seek out the best bites and well-poured drinks from Phuket to Koh Samui with our guide to Thailand’s top tables.
Twelve creatives on the art of watchmaking and why horology will stand the test of time
Designers, architects, chefs and more tell us about their favourite watches, their fascination with complications and timekeeping as a fundamental element of any professional’s life.
London’s National Gallery is getting a new wing courtesy of Kengo Kuma
The £750m (€862m) Project Domani will include a newly converted public rooftop and connect Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square.
Three new Italian openings that attest to London’s appetite for la dolce vita
From Soho’s 1950s-style espresso bars to Mayfair’s white tablecloth ristorante, you’d be hard pressed to think of a London neighbourhood lacking a good Italian restaurant. We try three of the best new openings.
Architecture as international diplomacy: Switzerland’s ‘hanok’-inspired embassy in Seoul
The embassy of Switzerland in Seoul is a manifestation of the two nation’s relationship and architectural heritage – and a statement of peaceful coexistence between progress and remembrance.
Leaf through London with 10 bookshops that are bound to please
Few cities are as bookish as London and Monocle knows the capital cover to cover. From the best bookshops for urbanism to where you can browse wine in hand, here’s our favourite spots.
Parkview Mountain House: A creative retreat on Utah’s Wasatch cliffside
To generate a creative buzz during the quieter, off-peak months, Parkview Mountain House has opened its doors to artists, offering free-of-charge three-day residencies.
A perfect joint: Another Country and Goldfinger aim to grow without compromising quality
The two furniture firms flourish in fresh directions while retaining their distinct identities.
