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How Wonderfruit founder Pete Phornprapha built Asia’s most global festival
The brains behind Asia’s answer to Burning Man reveal the organic growth strategy, international audience dynamics and real-estate model that made Wonderfruit a success story.

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Five beautiful travel books from Monocle to guarantee a well-spent summer
Whether you’re bound for breezy coastlines, vibrant cities or serene countryside, Monocle’s travel guides are your passport to a smarter season.


In a world full of distractions, it’s getting harder to think – but has it ever been easy?
It’s a familiar moan. Phones, apps and selfies keep us distracted and prevent us from thinking. Instead of cogitating, it’s easier to watch Netflix or buy stuff online. Social media has replaced reading and…

Liberté, Égalité, Manifestation: The art of the French protest
The joys and pains of the French revolutionary spirit.

Tate “Late” returns. An alarming reminder that London’s nightlife is fast asleep
Whoa, there! Steady on! London’s Tate Modern has only gone and extended its weekend opening hours and I already feel as though I’m in a deliciously weird fever dream of a night in which…


Not just for kids: could these child-focused exhibitions actually be the future of museums?
In a bid to stay relevant and resilient, art museums in Europe and beyond are embracing child-centric curation and creating compelling shows in the process.

This year’s evolution of Singapore’s National Day song shows how the young country’s identity is shifting
Singaporeans belt out a new National Day anthem every year, but what do these patriotic tunes tell us about the city-state’s place in the world?
