Culture
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Say it with flowers
The Japanese garden kickstarting global peace talks, working from home in Barbados and why Russia’s isolation on the world stage is a conscious choice.
On with the show
Amid media crackdowns in Iran, we hear from a broadcaster channelling its efforts into making the voice of a nation heard.
Hold the phone
Meet the man making phone-free spaces happen – in concerts, schools and even courtrooms.
Dream factories
It’s time to liberate movies from the small screen. We visit five newly opened or renovated cinemas that are bringing communities together and celebrating the wonder of film.
The view from Ada Limón: Freeing verse
The US poet laureate believes that poetry can help us to live more fully. That’s why she is bringing it into America’s national parks.
Editor’s letter: Time for change
Monocle’s editor in chief throws down the challenge: make this the month you step out there and do something differently.
For the record
With Paris enjoying a musical renaissance, we meet the key players making themselves heard in an industry with a global reputation for catchy, sun-kissed pop.
Movin’ on up
The Mexican capital’s irrepressible dance scene is being further fired by a new wave of diverse openings.
Cillit Bangsy
Clean and Art is helping to keep Tokyo’s streets free from graffiti. Monocle joins the team restoring order to the urban landscape.
