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The Louvre robbery was embarrassing – but the gallery shouldn’t be turned into a secure military base
The front pages are calling it the heist of the century. Even as Paris welcomes the world’s collectors, gallerists, artists and design brands for a series of major dates on the art calendar, it’s…
How Wonderfruit founder Pete Phornprapha built Asia’s most global festival
The brains behind Asia’s answer to Burning Man reveal the organic growth strategy, international audience dynamics and real-estate model that made Wonderfruit a success story.
Novelist Lawrence Osborne takes a gamble on Edward Berger’s ‘Ballad of a Small Player’
The Bangkok-based author reveals what it’s like to see his high-stakes tale reimagined for the big screen.
Why Hong Kong’s 3812 Gallery is betting on London’s Bayswater to attract the next generation of collectors
Does the Hong Kong-based gallery’s westward move tell a bigger story about changing buyer habits and the new geography of London’s art scene?
Five must-see shows during Frieze London 2025
As the capital’s premier art fair returns, Monocle scouts this year’s standout exhibitions, which include everything from bold retrospectives to daring curatorial visions.
What Frieze London director Eva Langret wants you to see at this year’s fair
As Frieze London returns, director Eva Langret shares her highlights from this year’s edition – including thatched sculptures, stand-up style performance art and her go-to spots for post-fair dinners.
Putting Southeast Asia on the map: Art Jakarta’s Tom Tandio on what’s driving Indonesia’s creative scene
Indonesia’s premier fair Art Jakarta runs from 3 to 5 October. Director Tom Tandio speaks to Monocle about this year’s edition, which is taking place soon after anti-government protests rocked the country’s largest city.
Inside Asmodee’s billion-euro business and the unexpected board game renaissance
Asmodee has transformed from a niche French publisher into a global powerhouse behind Ticket to Ride, Dixit and Pokémon cards. CEO Thomas Koegler explains why board games thrive in an era of digital overload.
Calonge: The Spanish village given a fairytale ending by bookshops
A bold idea, a €10,000 offer and hundreds of hopefuls. A once overlooked town near Barcelona sparked an unexpected cultural revival, and other towns are now watching closely.
