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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Turning the page
A bookish small town in Washington state banded together to build a new library as a resource that every member of its community can feel invested in.
Creative peaks
One of the world’s most popular ski resorts, Aspen has long been celebrated for its breathtaking scenery and winter sports. Now a new generation of collectors and institutions is reviving its status as a…
Renaissance room
In a city where the past is lionised, Numeroventi is helping artists and musicians look to the future.
More than words
Despite the lack of free press in Afghanistan, a female-led news website continues to report on women’s lives under the Taliban.
The Agenda: Culture
Community: MoroccoCenter of excellence Hicham Bouzid spent two years searching for the perfect premises to house the new headquarters for Think Tanger. Having co-founded the non-profit cultural agency in 2016, he had since been…
Setting the stage
We meet the crew working in concert to make the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet sing.
The Opener
Kyrgyzstan’s flag row, Australia’s seal problem, US psychics and Italy’s generation strain.
Greek revival
Elefsina becoming European Capital of Culture has given its artistic offering a welcome boost – and shows the way ahead for other post-industrial outposts.
Art for the people
Cancel culture and collective hand-wringing has made the art world a rather serious place to work. Luckily the curator of Berlin's Haus der Kulturen der Welt is offering a novel way to see things.
The naked truth
Residents of Munich know how to dress impeccably – but some also know how to get undressed, outdoors and in the middle of the city. Monocle Films meets members of the German Association for…
