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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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10 must-see exhibitions at the 2024 Venice Biennale
Politics, migration and beauty are addressed at this year’s Venice Biennale, which features global artists of all stripes. Here’s what to see.
British singer-songwriter Jacob Collier on defying the boundaries of genre
The six-time Grammy-winner’s outlook is as infectious as his music: all-encompassing and full of positivity. We find out why everyone from Stormzy to Quincy Jones is singing his praises.
The World Meteorological Organization’s secretary-general brings a new way of leadership
Sven Titz on Celeste Saulo, the Argentinian meteorologist bridging divides and watching the skies for the UN.
Meta’s news ban in Canada is disrupting the country’s media outlets
But the move has unexpectedly re-energised the country’s indie outlets
Culture agenda: This year’s Cannes Film Festival, Mexican quarterly Manera and a Q&A with Amos Rex
Film – FranceCannes heat From 14-25 May, the Cannes Film Festival is at the starting line of the race to the Oscars. After 2023’s memorable line-up, the 77th edition of the festival embraces a…
Hacking Gutenberg: The letterpress studio that is preserving the art of print
A German typographer and his team are pressing for visibility in print in new and innovative ways.
Special editions: A democratic form of art acquisition
The art world is fixated on the unique. But the pursuit of original work doesn’t have to end with high-profile auctions. We follow one artwork onto the walls of 11 collectors to find out.
50 essential reads
A good book amounts to more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.
Why stamps are sticking around and still used as a soft-power pusher in the post
Although unassuming, postage stamps can tell a story about a nation’s identity. Here are some of our favourites.
The culture agenda: Brazil’s publishing push, the Venice Biennale at 60 and Hans Zimmer’s world-building
Art: VeniceAltered imaging If you happen to be an artist at the apex of your career, what do you do when given carte blanche at one of Europe’s most prestigious exhibition spaces? The stock…
