Culture
The radical notion of the ‘Mediterranean spirit’ and why we need it now more than ever
Novelist Albert Camus had it right: happiness lies in living in harmony with our surroundings. But what can this idea teach us about finding human connections in cities today?
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Lithuania’s Song Celebration marks a century of music, culture and unity
The Lithuanian Song Celebration brings together thousands of performers, from ensembles to conductors, often decked out in traditional dress. Monocle travels to the Baltic state for the centenary edition.
Culture round up: A thrilling Japanese crime drama, a cult Norwegian novel and a New York exhibition
Music GirlCoco & Clair Clair After their successful 2022 album, Sexy, Atlanta duo Coco & Clair Clair are back with another playful mix of hip-hop and electronica. The new record takes inspiration from UK…
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Drive‑time radio takes the edge off commutes from Singapore to Seattle. We meet its key voices.
DJ Harvey’s recipe for the perfect nightclub
Veteran party-starter DJ Harvey has created the perfect nightclub. All it takes is a shower in the booth and 2.6 million holes in the wall.
Spend the night: How Tallinn kept the party going through economic crisis
Estonia’s capital city is going all out to keep clubbing a lure for locals and tourist alike, especially during hard times.
Culture agenda: How Studio Ghibli might inspire urbanists and the revival of a former factory in Ljubljana
Could Studio Ghibli-inspired architecture animate and improve urban design? Plus: the former Ljubljana factory reborn as a cultural force.
Key highlights to expect at Art Basel 2024
All signs point to the world’s leading art fair letting down its guard. Plus: a new gallery in São Paulo.
How Canadian art patron Bruce Bailey is uplifting next-generation talents
Enabling emerging artists to exhibit their work in the right spaces requires a concerted effort. This collector is making it happen.
New perspectives: Brave openings and what to catch at the Venice Biennale and Art Basel
From a Tunisian gallery with a daring initiative to silo-turned-museum in Norway, here’s the latest news in the world of art.
Lausanne’s Capitole cinema shines once again
Switzerland’s largest cinema has reopened after a three-year renovation. We explore this living monument to the power of film.
