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Prix Pictet – Power
The prestigious Prix Pictet is an annual prize for photography focusing on the environment. Following themes that have included water, earth and growth, the message for 2012 is power.
Monocle Strasse
The best streets evolve over time with an odd assortment of places and people. That’s why our perfect street contains a mixture of old and new from our favourite city haunts around the world.
Lusophone top 20
The Portuguese-speaking world is home to some inspirational people; here are some of our favourites.
Art/books
It's time for London's first Frieze Masters, plus a round-up of the latest art sales and books.
Telly Cities
Nothing compares to a popular TV series for putting a city on the map. From boosting tourism to building global recognition, Monocle looks at television as an invaluable soft-power tool for urban centres.
Look back in wonder
Frieze Masters shakes up the art fair formula, mixing centuries and continents under one roof. Meet the director and architect rewriting the rules on showing historical art.
Little shop of wonders
In a world of bland city centres, a shop full of interesting and unusual magazines and music that’s staffed by experts is a joyful discovery. And what’s more, they make your neighbourhood special.
Glued to the screen
With evolving news, new lifestyle shows and popular soaps, Portuguese-language television from Brazil is taking the world by storm. It’s impossible to take your eyes off the screen. Do not adjust your set.
Mapping progress
As the world changes, so do our top 25 cities. A tour of the globe’s urban hotspots and cultural corners helps fill in the picture.
