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Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on crafting with intention
The world is chaotic, so we try to bring order where we can. In our June issue, our editor in chief celebrates the new V&A East Storehouse and the value of considered urban design.
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Different strokes: the unique canvas works of Pol Taburet and Claire Oswalt
Two artists to watch who are committing to distinct work without fear of favour.
Why can’t young people dance?
Kate Solomon on Gen Z’s reluctance to shake it loose and why we should give them a break.
How Bahrain is growing its art and design community
The tiny island kingdom is experiencing a flowering of artistic expression from within, spurred on by bold, homegrown creatives and smart cultural investment.
The art of collecting and why people do it
Three collectors throw light on their acquisitions, ranging from contemporary sculpture and pop art to works by young Indian artists.
Cultural roundup: Mubi moves into book publishing, a petrol station turned gallery in Germany and a Q&A with Martin Bourboulon
Music: SingaporeLoud and proud Singaporean DJ and entrepreneur Kavan Spruyt found his calling in Berlin. While working for Ostgut Booking, the agency that secures resident artists for the city’s legendary nightclub Berghain, he noticed a…
London’s most pointless event is also its best dressed
“Where are we headed?” asked a moustached man in a Saville Row suit so sharp that it would have made Tom Wolfe feel underdressed. “Haven’t the foggiest,” said a tall gent in a pith…
Eurovision is back in Switzerland after 69 years: Monocle’s take on the big night
The world’s most popular singing competition has come full circle. Here are some performers to look out for as we get ready to vote on this year’s winner.
Portugal is laudably promoting media literacy – but there’s more to be done
When Lisbon experienced a 10-hour electricity blackout just over two weeks ago, rumours and conspiracy theories quickly filled the vacuum of official information. Wild speculation about the origin of the disruption spread through the…
Interview: Celebrating 25-years of Tate Modern with Karin Hindsbo
The director of the museum looks back on the institution’s role as the epicentre of London’s contemporary-art ecosystem and looks forward to what’s next.
After Carla Hayden’s abrupt firing, we look back at her vision for the Library of Congress
Revisiting our 2023 conversation with Carla Hayden and tour of the Main Reading Room, following her unexpected removal by Donald Trump.
