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Beirut’s art scene is undergoing a revival. Here are 3 cultural institutions you should seek out
In the midst of chaos and war, Lebanon’s artistic institutions refused to surrender their visions. Now it could be their time to thrive.
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Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on what goes in to making Monocle
As we hand out our annual Design Awards to teams of creatives across the globe, our editor in chief reflects on his own team and the work of bringing our ideas to the newsstand.
How broadcaster Najwa Shihab became one of Indonesia’s most important voices
Najwa Shihab left television to pursue journalism. Now her news platform, Narasi, secures exclusives with everyone from world leaders to CEOs – and forces change in government.
Comic relief: The artisans keeping the art of manga-making alive
Digital printing has stripped the craft from Japanese manga. Meet the typesetters staging a print revolution.
Hot tickets: The best of this month’s cultural releases
On our round-up is everything from a steamy Brazilian thriller and an art installation’s debut in Iceland to a small-screen exploration of humans and machines.
Cultural agenda: Johannesburg photography, media impartiality and author Katie Kitamura
First up, Sérgio Dávila on the importance of keeping a newspaper full of surprises.
The renaissance of artist residencies
Art residencies are booming – and this new wave is being led by the artists themselves.
Milan’s Palazzo Citterio boosts its cultural cachet with a new museum
After more than 50 years, a new arts hub has finally opened in the building.
Interview: Canadian author Éric Chacour, a rising star on Québec’s literary scene
How growing up between cultures informed his award-winning debut novel.
The art of a narrative: How Louise Courvoisier and Natasha Brown bring stories to life
Slice of lifeLouise Courvoisier, director The process of making comté cheese isn’t something that has had much cinematic airtime. But director Louise Courvoisier puts the arduous task centre stage in Holy Cow. The new…
Why we need to nurture children’s media literacy
With traditional news organisations forced to compete with online disinformation, media literacy is now more important than ever. Here, a Slovenian journalist explains why she founded Casoris, an online platform offering children trustworthy news.
