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Art market
A pioneering art gallery project in Oslo, a Q & A with Brussels-based publisher Andreas Qvist and a sleek new digi-radio.
Culture
Top tipping for 2012 and a round-up of the best books, music, and cinema, including Martin Westlake's Asian photography.
Novel ideas
As the big media store chains disappear, Japan’s most successful book, music and magazine seller has opened a project that challenges everyone. We visit the floors of a refreshed retail landscape.
Putting on the charm
Embrace the charm. It’s all around us this issue – from the compilation of a Charming Index (yes really) to features that just make us feel warm and cosy inside.
Floating on air
Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel, the duo behind French electro band Air, talk to Monocle about their working life, a reluctance to dance on stage and finding the voodoo power in the studio.
Deborah Voigt
Leading soprano Deborah Voigt chooses the suitably breath-taking lakeside Boathouse restaurant in Central Park for her imaginary last meal.
The art of diplomacy
In his three decades of foreign service, the US ambassador to the UAE has learned that art can play a powerful part in diplomacy, communicating in a way that transcends culture and language.
Tender is the might
Most nations now want a “soft power” strategy as a way of winning the world over without military might. Monocle indexes the top 30 soft power nations and how they achieve their status.
New creations
The best new books, music, art and films to keep you thoughtful and delighted in the coming months.
Over the horizon
Monocle’s editors, writers and correspondents look ahead to 2012 and beyond.
