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Art attack
Today most countries prefer to assert their international identity with artists not armies. We profile the cultural missions of four countries out to win friends with dancing dragons and alternative art.
Bigger than Björk
Magnus Scheving, creator of ‘LazyTown’, is a global phenomenon and reluctant Icelandic icon. Presidents take his calls and children in 128 countries listen, but he thinks he has outgrown his small nation.
Africa/Middle East
Somaliland pursues democracy despite its unrecognised status, Yemen's president claims a crime crackdown amid meltdown, and Gaza's schools reopen during a continued blockade of basic materials.
Observation
Monocle’s editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé reflects on an eventful and surprising year at the magazine, from retail growth to new projects, and looks ahead to what’s coming in the next one.
Double vision
In a fickle art world, gallery owners Monika Sprüth and Philomene Magers have nurtured artists for 26 years. Their old-fashioned, persistent approach has paid off, making them ones to watch.
Arts surgery
Monocle has sorted out your culture fixes for the next year, with a round-up of the best exhibitions, gigs, books, films and music releases to look forward to.
Calm down, dear
Slow media might sound like a contradiction in terms but here we celebrate three media companies playing the long game, sticking to their guns and using their individuality to their advantage.
Most unwanted
Monocle’s annual round-up of 20 people who we think deserve a bigger stage. We cover diverse professions, from shoe designers to politicians, because little life-affirming things matter too.
Our heroes
Monocle’s annual round-up of 20 people who deserve a bigger stage. We cover diverse professions, from shoe designers to politicians, celebrating the life-affirming achievements that are shaping our world for the better.
To your health
What does 2010 hold? Monocle’s biggest issue to date looks at who should be in the spotlight and which companies are the ones to watch, all with a healthy dose of optimism.
