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Drawn-out conflict
As an exhibition on war imagery opens at Tate Modern, Monocle visits artist George Butler. His ink-and-watercolour scenes bring a new depth to reportage often reserved for combat photographers.
Art house scene
A Japanese couple’s search for a home led to a love of traditional living and local architecture. They also found that, in their cultured town, older buildings are disappearing at an alarming rate.
Modern lovers
In the California desert, an old bank has been reborn as an oasis of mid-century style. The Palm Springs Architecture and Design Center signals a new cultural revival for the city.
Southern comfort
Post-Katrina New Orleans is rebuilding itself as a contemporary art capital, with biennials, artist-run galleries and a new generation of talent reshaping the city's cultural identity.
Feast for the eyes
From Zürich’s legendary Kronenhalle, Monocle visits the best hostelries to fill up on food, drink and inspiration. Plus: Ossian Ward investigates art’s place in the world of hospitality.
Playing to the gallery
Owning a gallery demands an unwavering eye on art’s horizon and a welcoming touch. New Yorker David Zwirner is a master of making it all hang together with artists, collectors and fairs.
Picture perfect
As the northern hemisphere braces itself for a chilly winter, much of the art world will be gathering in sunny Miami Beach for Art Basel’s annual Florida outing. Monocle takes an advance tour.
Faith healer
Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum, a new cultural landmark, collects art and artefacts from the Islamic world. A serene and inclusive site, it aims to educate and unite visitors of all faiths.
Room for error
In the first of a new series Monocle tours great culture spaces for inspiration. Here, alternative gallery The Mistake Room leads by example as it raises the bar for global art outreach.
