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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.
Down to a fine art
London gallery owner Stephen Friedman credits his success to his marketing background and a good eye. Here he reveals the secrets to running one of the capital's most respected and commercially successful art ventures.
Art on show
American painter Eric Fischl helped define US art during the 1970s and 1980s. Here he talks about a new series inspired by art fairs and his distinct approach to work.
