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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.
Culture
How to watch a horror film, a look at sartorial staple Fashion TV and a melting pot of global cultural cuts.
Camera ready
Malaysia’s film and TV industry is a breakthrough star on screen. With stunning settings, burgeoning infrastructure and international tax breaks, it’s beginning to make a global impact.
Sounds of the future
Parisian creative agency Savoir Faire, and its in-house label Bromance, champions French electronic music with a holistic approach. Its success shows a vibrant future for the music industry.
Key change
Musician Hannah Cohen has shifted from folk to the electronic-flavoured ‘Pleasure Boy’. Monocle met her in New York to discuss her creative process, inspirations, witchiness, cakes and dressing up.
Expo no. 82: States of airplay
While rolling news grabs headlines, another facet of US media is quietly growing. Public radio’s tradition of debate, music and local focus chimes with a nation ready to listen.
It’s tea at the top
Pioneering agency Abbott Mead Vickers remade advertising. Co-founder Peter Mead, in business for over 45 years, proves to be more nice guy than Mad Man in this exclusive profile.
