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Expo 89: Bust boom
Portraits of leaders past and present are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their reign.
The Interview Series: Michihiro Maeda
As a child, Michihiro Maeda tested toys for his father’s firm. Today, as CEO of Epoch, he has made its key product, Sylvanian Families, a global success destined for a bright future.
Brace yourself
In a world where everyone dresses the same, something special is stirring in Bavaria as young people rediscover the joys of lederhosen and the dirndl.
Artistic licence
Ed Ruscha’s pictures have burnt themselves into the world’s retina. As he prepares for a new show, Ruscha welcomes Monocle into his Culver City studio to talk work and inspiration.
Expo 89: Soft focus
Portraits of leaders are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their peculiar reign.
The Interview Series: Robert B Silvers
Rigorous and liberal, 'The New York Review of Books' has set the standard for long-form criticism since 1963. Monocle meets editor Robert B Silvers for a lesson in staying inspired and relevant.
Fonts to run with
Before pixels and plagiarism scandals, Lance Wyman gave Mexico City 1968 its geometric soul. As Rio looms, a look back at the designer who made Olympic branding an art form.
The Interview Series: Michael Bierut
With greatness comes reflection. For design star Michael Bierut that means spotting when genius struck but also where things went astray and he should have just kept his mouth firmly shut.
Issue 89: Observation
Editor in chief Tyler Brûlé is busy decking the halls and wrapping up plans for a productive year of print in 2016, not to mention book tours, markets and parties.
Idol worship
Franklin Sirmans, the new director of Miami’s Pérez Art Museum, is intent on creating a focal point for the city’s creativity. He discusses Art Basel’s importance and the opportunities ahead for Miami.
