Culture
Portugal is laudably promoting media literacy – but there’s more to be done
When Lisbon experienced a 10-hour electricity blackout just over two weeks ago, rumours and conspiracy theories quickly filled the vacuum of official information. Wild speculation about the origin of the disruption spread through the…
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Why stamps are sticking around and still used as a soft-power pusher in the post
Although unassuming, postage stamps can tell a story about a nation’s identity. Here are some of our favourites.
The Agenda: Culture
Brazil’s publishing push, the Venice Biennale at 60 and Hans Zimmer’s world-building.
Fully booked
The team behind this literary haven is developing a business model for the modern age.
Island hopping
When thinking of Venice, the word ‘secluded’ doesn’t spring to mind. But on the fortified island of Sant’Andrea, only a stone’s throw from St Mark’s Square, it’s a different story.
The Opener
How to live: The Broader View Go the distance Tyler Brûlé on why taking a step back can give you deeper, more insightful perspectives. As we finalise our May edition and ink hits paper at…
Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on pages worth owning
In an issue that celebrates the best in design with our annual top 50 awards, we also hail the world of print – specifically the books that everyone should read.
Monocle preview: June issue, 2024
Monocle’s June issue features an Art Special that highlights the emerging scene in Tunis and a silo-turned-museum in Norway. We also visit the Danish paint giant Hempel that manufactures anything from luxury, interior varnishes…
Fine print
As German art-book publisher Schirmer/Mosel celebrates its 50th birthday, we flip through the many pages of its past.
Kit for a king
France might have dispensed with royalty but the firm that kits out its official residences reigns supreme.
Creating ‘Monster’
Celebrated film-maker Hirokazu Kore‑eda on optimism, storytelling, working with the late Ryuichi Sakamoto and his newest film.
