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Under the sun
Creating a seat for the great outdoors often leaves designers lost. We’re glad to see makers of alfresco furniture that remain true to clean lines, hardwearing materials and quality construction.
Dream factory
After their Oscar-nominated film ‘The Dam Keeper’, ex-Pixar art directors Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi founded Tonko House. Their San Francisco studio prioritises hand-crafted productions over technology. Monocle pays a visit.
Safe passage
Transporting works of art is a delicate, high-value business. As the sector expands, Monocle explored the fine art of moving priceless paintings and sculptures around the world.
Africa and Middle East
Tracking the risk of migration in Eritrea and the latest on the battle for the Western Sahara.
Unique exhibit
Martin Roth, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, has broadened the institution’s artistic scope in his four years in charge and has a plan for the next 10: championing culture’s role in society.
Culture
Norwegian author Åsne Seierstad introduces her latest book and we round up this month's high-brow highlights.
Family fortunes
The Moomins’ message of tolerance has made the loveable trolls a global brand. Monocle talks to the makers of the latest film to discover why these uniquely Finnish characters travel so well.
Oceania
Keeping journalism free in Australia, China's Pacific influence and why Cuban medics will be speaking Kiwi.
Art market
We look ahead to Frieze art fair's return to New York and meet the founders of Photo London.
