Sophie Monaghan-Coombs
What to stream, visit and read this month: October 2025 cultural releases
A Guinness family drama, a bold look at American exceptionalism, and a surprising exhibition on unicorns — here are the culture picks worth your time this month.
Frieze Seoul director Patrick Lee on the galleries not to miss at the 2025 fair
Looking to experience Frieze Seoul like a local? Patrick Lee has shared his expert guide to the fair’s top galleries, museum shows and even the city’s most talked-about Korean barbecue.
The unmissable films, exhibitions, books and music for September 2025
September’s best cultural offerings include a blockbuster photography exhibition in New York, an animated Pakistani drama and a beloved UK pop band’s swan song.
How Art Basel curator Stefanie Hessler approaches site-specific art in urban spaces
As the fair returns to its namesake town, the director of New York’s Swiss Institute brings the mega event from the convention centre into the city with its Parcours sector.
What to see at this year’s Art Basel in Basel
Planning to peruse the booths and shows of Art Basel in Basel this year? Here’s a few that caught our eye.
Five striking news kiosks taking a stand for their communities
Our favourite newsstands stock a compelling roster of global print publications and act as valuable neighbourhood hubs. Here are a few that are making headlines.
Hot property: The best of this summer’s cultural releases
From page-turning books to imaginative exhibitions and new films, here’s our pick of what to enjoy over the warmer months ahead.
Monocle Radio: Three playlists to kick back to this summer
From chic Mexican disco to sunny Thai pop, here are 30 songs picked by our senior correspondent, Fernando Augusto Pacheco, that’ll keep you company on long summer days. Plus: an interview with Giorgio Poi.
Interview: Mathieu Jaton on the secret sauce behind the Montreux Jazz Festival
From nurturing new talent to honouring soul legends, Montreux’s maestro reveals how he balances heritage and innovation to create an intimate festival for international audiences. We sit down with the man behind the music.
Three film festivals transforming cities into open-air cinemas this summer
Under the open skies of Montreal, Bologna and Prizren, these outdoor screening events are celebrating cinema’s brightest stars – past and present.
