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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How broadcaster Najwa Shihab became one of Indonesia’s most important voices
Najwa Shihab left television to pursue journalism. Now her news platform, Narasi, secures exclusives with everyone from world leaders to CEOs – and forces change in government.
Beirut’s art scene is undergoing a revival. Here are 3 cultural institutions you should seek out
In the midst of chaos and war, Lebanon’s artistic institutions refused to surrender their visions. Now it could be their time to thrive.
Comic relief: The artisans keeping the art of manga-making alive
Digital printing has stripped the craft from Japanese manga. Meet the typesetters staging a print revolution.
Hot tickets: The best of this month’s cultural releases
On our round-up is everything from a steamy Brazilian thriller and an art installation’s debut in Iceland to a small-screen exploration of humans and machines.
Cultural agenda: Johannesburg photography, media impartiality and author Katie Kitamura
First up, Sérgio Dávila on the importance of keeping a newspaper full of surprises.
The renaissance of artist residencies
Art residencies are booming – and this new wave is being led by the artists themselves.
Milan’s Palazzo Citterio boosts its cultural cachet with a new museum
After more than 50 years, a new arts hub has finally opened in the building.
Interview: Canadian author Éric Chacour, a rising star on Québec’s literary scene
How growing up between cultures informed his award-winning debut novel.
Culture Cuts: Art shows, music and films to savour this month
From exhibitions that challenge and entertain to Mexican tales of the unexpected, and breezy tracks that will put a spring in your step.
The art of a narrative: How Louise Courvoisier and Natasha Brown bring stories to life
Slice of lifeLouise Courvoisier, director The process of making comté cheese isn’t something that has had much cinematic airtime. But director Louise Courvoisier puts the arduous task centre stage in Holy Cow. The new…
