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Art of the geek gods
The tech industry was an art desert until Rick Friedman brought a major art fair to Silicon Valley. But would the cash-rich, time-poor computer kids respond to works brought to their door?
Blue-sky thinking
The appeal of air travel includes enjoying a film or new music. But who picks what you watch, hear and read? Spafax is the company that curates in-flight entertainment for airlines worldwide.
Art market
A new art venture in Taipei, a book on Japan's museums and a visit to Masterpiece London.
Film dialogue
Independent British cinema has been richly enhanced by the talents of veteran Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas and darkly humorous auteur director Ben Wheatley. The two met in London recently to discuss their new collaboration.
Culture
The films, books and bands keeping us entertained this month — and an introduction to a football pundit.
Smoking gun
Journalist Jorge Lanata is happiest when taking on those in power. Through his TV and radio shows, and weekly newspaper column, his passionate views frame Argentina's national agenda and have made him a celebrity.
Team captain
Whether it’s successfully running two global airlines, steering a crisis-hit media empire or chairing a major financial institution, Sir Rod Eddington takes leadership inspiration from sports and knows the business game inside out.
Shed start
Yangon is abuzz with renewal as entrepreneurs make their mark. Monocle visits the TS1 pop-up, which uses culture and commerce to forge a brand and make a difference in the city.
Prix Pictet – Consumption
Since 2008, Prix Pictet has championed and rewarded photojournalists and photographic artists who shed light on environmental issues. Monocle films takes a look at this year's exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum in…
Club scene
We visit the members’ clubs where foreign journalists find a home away from home (and a good supper) in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
