Tom Morris
The liveable cities index 2011
For our Quality-of-Life issue, Monocle has been busy researching the world’s top cities. And with a re-jig of the way each urban centre is assessed, this year’s top 25 promises some surprises.
50 things to improve your life
You don’t need to sample everything we’ve listed. But then again maybe you do — we’re quite sure these deliver the goods.
One to watch
The BaselWorld watch fair is ticking over nicely. With watchmakers posting healthy profits, everything from jewel-encrusted timepieces to golden age classics are on display. And the trade chatter? Chinese and Brazilian markets.
Pro Montagna
Monocle laces up its hiking boots to look at an innovative marketing initiative to promote farming and manufacturing in the Swiss Alps.
Dub be good to me
Across the world, there are people who are literally being John Malkovich or Homer Simpson. In their home nations, the voices of dubbing artists are more famous than those of their Hollywood counterparts.
Inventory No. 40
A round-up of practical and pretty things, including a dog bowl that doesn’t go walkies and a baby soap that is a national institution.
Art market
Books, technology and a magazine on Chinese contemporary art. And an interview with the founder of Love Art.
Europe
The British Queen's motorcade, a European space ship, the first direct flights between Russia and Brazil and the Turkish prime minister's branding potential
Media
Books, technology and a magazine on Chinese contemporary art. And an interview with the founder of Love Art.
For your diaries
Here’s a hand with your artistic intake over the coming months, from festivals to film releases.
