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Press gang
France’s media has traditionally kept a respectful distance from those in power. But a series of high-profile exposés is challenging old norms and pushing the debate on press freedom back into the spotlight.
10 essays
For our double issue we’ve augmented our Essays section to cover a whole host of subjects: everything from online terrorism to overly obedient road-crossers is covered.
Drawing board
For our round-table series, we invited four leaders in the graphic design industry to talk about the state – and the future – of their craft, in print and online.
Observation
Over the Christmas season Monocle will be going up a gear rather than winding down. But of course we’ll still find time to enjoy a glühwein or two in St Moritz.
Home from home
Following the success of our Hong Kong shop and bureau set up, we’ve replicated the concept in Toronto’s Little Italy – only it’s 20 times the size.
Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Political revolutions and their aftermath are fertile conditions for filmmakers. Monocle took a front-row seat at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival, to witness the cinema of change emerging in the Arab region.
Andrey Kurkov
Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov is a master of dark comedies. For his last meal, he takes us to his local Kiev haunt, Jungle Cat, for some traditional Georgian cuisine.
Media
South America's love of heavy metal, Brazil's Casa Triângulo art gallery and Al Jazeera launches in the Balkans.
Art market
This month's books, music and films, plus our culture editor's regular column and an interview with director Trần Anh Hùng.
