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Now showing
Not all remakes are bad news. Monocle surveys the upgrade from ragged art-house authenticity to the gleaming celebration of cinema that is now the Curzon Bloomsbury.
Digital uprising
One of the world’s most populous urban areas, Mexico City’s politically savvy population is blessed with a growing number of independent media outlets that are operating increasingly online.
Observation
In Toronto, editor in chief Tyler Brûlé met a young reader, sparking thoughts on misguided opinions of the print market and enthusiasm for Monocle's new project: the Kioskafé.
Media
Germany's sharp take on the Scandi-noir genre, a preview of Art Stage Singapore and a slick new set of earphones.
Faith healer
Creating contemporary art in a fiercely traditional country is hard enough; layering it with political and religious messages is brave. But Abdulnasser Gharem isn’t backwards in coming forwards.
Join the peace core
Quiet yet central, Campo de Ourique became a creative hub with the rebirth of its market.
The importance of place
To highlight the importance of provenance, Gillian Dobias visited Monocle Quality of Life Conference panelists David Hieatt in Wales, Catarina Portas in Lisbon and Kamal Mouzawak in Beirut – three inspiring role models for…
Top five from the culture desk
For Monocle's Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon, Robert Bound put the spotlight on five things from the field of culture that are worthy of an encore. Sit back for cool museums and steamy…
Breaking tradition
Facing the struggles of global media, Milan’s publishing titans are slimming down and finding agile ways to remain relevant to today’s audiences.
