Art
Denmark’s glaring design flaw is now on public display
The Danes are justly renowned for their design prowess but news of a controversial statue suggests that they do not excel in all of the visual arts. In fact, they have struggled in the…
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Sou Fujimoto’s first retrospective will change the way that you look at cities
What stands out most in this architecture exhibition isn’t a building – but a reflection on the philosophy of built spaces.
Solo Sculpture Trail: Where nature and tradition meet utopian ideals and untrammelled imagination
Two gallerists – Christian Bourdais and Eva Albarrán – spent more than a decade slowly transforming a sparsely populated corner of rural Aragon into a unique open-air sculpture park.
If public art is meant to inspire communities, why do cities often get it so wrong?
Sculptures in urban spaces rarely speak to the people and places in which they’re plonked. Is there ever a time they can actually improve our quality of life?
Selldorf Architects’ healing touch is just what the wounded National Gallery needed
A new chapter has begun for London’s premiere public gallery as the redesign, led by a New York-based architecture firm, proves a restoring grace to the controversial Sainsbury Wing.
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.
How the leadership of Kate Gilbert helped put Boston on the map for contemporary art
How the executive director of the first Boston Public Art Triennial has given the city a contemporary edge.
Interview: Zürich Art Weekend director previews 2025’s immersive showcase
Ahead of Art Basel in Basel kicking off next week, there’s another event that will be drawing a crowd in Switzerland…
Every object has a story to tell – and V&A London’s new storage facility is designed to serve as a museum
Monocle takes an exclusive look behind the scenes of London’s new V&A East Storehouse that’s not just demystifying the work of curators and conservators, but also redefining what a museum can be.
Underrated pillars of the contemporary-art world
From archivists to frame makers, the international art industry relies on a network of behind-the-scenes talent to thrive. We meet some of the creative professionals who play crucial roles in the sector.
