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Skating’s solo act: Donovan Carrillo is the only Latino on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The two-time Olympic figure skater connects art with technicality to bring his unique expression to the rink. We ask the Mexican athlete about what inspired him to pursue the winter sport.
Upstairs at Ronnie’s keeps Soho nights swinging with jazz and reinvention
Jazz club Ronnie Scott’s new space is proof that, for live venues to thrive, they need to change with the times.
A studio visit with Andrea Fontanari, the Italian painter behind the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics poster
The young artist tells us about the message behind his work and the importance of this rare opportunity to speak to the world.
In ‘The Secret Agent’, Brazil’s darkest years become its brightest cinematic moment
Director Kleber Mendonça Filho and lead actor Wagner Moura discuss politics, Panavision and the past as Brazilian cinema shines at the Oscars.
How a Parisian community saved the historic La Clef cinema from fading to black
The reopening of La Clef, one of Paris’s most historic independent theatres, is a masterclass in how on-the-ground efforts can help save traditional media.
How do you move the Dutch national photography collection? Frame by frame
Peek behind the scenes as the Nederlands Fotomuseum gracefully transports 6.5 million works into its new home on Rotterdam’s waterfront.
Editor’s letter: Our February issue is here to explore movement and new beginnings
Monocle’s February issue is all about being on the move and starting again. Our editor in chief explains why now might be the best time to put down fresh roots.
How a 25-metre-long beached whale made its way from Canada to the UAE
Canada had a dead whale. The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi wanted it. This is how it made its epic move.
‘We want art to be approachable.’ Bonhams auction house’s bid for accessibility
Welcome to the new Bonhams HQ, where the auction house is demystifying the business of selling art and reacquainting visitors with a historic Midtown building.
The Lighthouse, a US company reimagining the studio system for the modern world
A campus and studio complex designed to serve as a “playground for the creator economy” has opened in Brooklyn. Monocle takes a tour.
