Sophie Monaghan-Coombs
10 of the best bookshops in Paris
Too many places have lost their love of print. But the French capital is a haven for anyone who wants to lose themselves in a thriller or even teach their children to read.
Forma follows function as Madrid’s first collectable design fair makes its debut
Forma Design Fair Madrid brings together international galleries and Spanish artisans, suggesting the city’s long-brewing design scene is finally ready for the spotlight.
Frieze LA’s Christine Messineo is looking at the bigger picture
Frieze LA’s director discusses the resurgent US art market and an essential guide to the fair’s must-see booths.
Rose Wylie, 91 and still painting, brings her glorious irreverence to Royal Academy London
Meet Rose Wylie, the nonagenarian artist producing exuberant, high-selling masterpieces from her famously messy Kent studio.
Upstairs at Ronnie’s keeps Soho nights swinging with jazz and reinvention
Jazz club Ronnie Scott’s new space is proof that, for live venues to thrive, they need to change with the times.
The commute: A morning stroll to the fair with artist Bose Krishnamachari
We take a walk through the Indian port city of Kochi with the co-founder of Kochi-Muziris Biennale and he shares how he grounds himself before a day at the art fair.
Seven unmissable exhibitions to add to your 2026 cultural calendar
Monocle’s picks of the year’s best museum shows across the globe.
Tweaking the branding of museums and galleries isn’t enough – here’s how to create real change
Over the past year, many art institutions have refreshed their look or even given themselves a new name, to varying degrees of public approval. Short and snappy is evidently in vogue: The Courtauld Gallery…
Your guide to São Tomé & Príncipe: A tropical paradise at the centre of the world
The tiny African island of Príncipe is hard to reach but rewards travellers with its rich biodiversity and low-key luxury inns.
How US illustrator Dorothy Waugh inspired a generation of Americans to travel to National Parks
Dorothy Waugh’s 1930s posters helped transform US national-park tourism. A new Poster House exhibition highlights how her clear messaging, modern design and confident typography set a benchmark that still challenges today’s art directors.
