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Arty food
Poul Erik Tøjner, director of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, moved into his predecessor's beachfront office. He invites us to lunch to enjoy a classic yet modern take on Danish smørrebrød.
Europe
Is wealthy Norwegian Christian Ringnes imposing bad taste on Oslo? His plan for a €30m sculpture park of women is causing controversy, though most politicians seem pleased with the gift to the city.
Europe
Nicolas Sarkozy's French style; the Nordic Davos; and Ukraine's Britart-loving oligarch.
The colour of money
The world’s leading banks are behind an estimated 20 per cent of all art purchases. What’s the motivation for amassing such vast collections? Monocle finds out in Zürich, Milan and Frankfurt.
Arts cool
Bard College in Upstate New York, with its stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts centre and star-studded visiting talent, is this summer’s hottest arts ticket in the US.
Basque in the glory
Thanks to its world-famous museum, Bilbao has become a cultural mecca. But has the Guggenheim improved the lives of locals or just entertained tourists? We make an in-depth audit of its impact.
