Culture
Every object has a story to tell – and V&A London’s new storage facility is designed to serve as a museum
Monocle takes an exclusive look behind the scenes of London’s new V&A East Storehouse that’s not just demystifying the work of curators and conservators, but also redefining what a museum can be.
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Eurovision is back in Switzerland after 69 years: Monocle’s take on the big night
The world’s most popular singing competition has come full circle. Here are some performers to look out for as we get ready to vote on this year’s winner.
Portugal is laudably promoting media literacy – but there’s more to be done
When Lisbon experienced a 10-hour electricity blackout just over two weeks ago, rumours and conspiracy theories quickly filled the vacuum of official information. Wild speculation about the origin of the disruption spread through the…
Interview: Celebrating 25-years of Tate Modern with Karin Hindsbo
The director of the museum looks back on the institution’s role as the epicentre of London’s contemporary-art ecosystem and looks forward to what’s next.
After Carla Hayden’s abrupt firing, we look back at her vision for the Library of Congress
Revisiting our 2023 conversation with Carla Hayden and tour of the Main Reading Room, following her unexpected removal by Donald Trump.
Do concert films still matter in the age of scrolling? ‘Cornucopia’ makes a dazzling case for them
In an era of viral snippets and shaky fan footage, the concert film might seem like a relic. But Björk’s new picture is a sparkly reminder of how potent long-form performance can be.
Opinion
Streaming services are sacrificing quality for convenience. It’s time to get physical
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Opinion
In a world of instant gratification, it’s a joy to buy tickets 11 years in advance
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Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on what goes in to making Monocle
As we hand out our annual Design Awards to teams of creatives across the globe, our editor in chief reflects on his own team and the work of bringing our ideas to the newsstand.
