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Music

Rhythm king

The Uruguayan musician on dancing with the devil and why it’s never too late to dedicate yourself to a passion.

  • Issue #162
  • 4 min read
Jorge Drexler browsing vinyl records at Permanent Records in northeast Los Angeles
Culture

The Opener

Stories that have piqued our interest, from spy balloons to rock’n’roll currency.

  • Issue #162
  • 8 min read
Commemorative coin featuring guitarist with AC/DC album design resembling vinyl record
Culture

Inside the world’s largest costume company

Peris Costumes is the world’s largest company dedicated to selling and renting costumes for film, stocking more than 10 million garments. Monocle took a peek behind the scenes of its Madrid-based HQ to meet…

  • Inside
  • 6 min watch
chooser
Music

Culture

The Islamic Arts Biennale’s artistic director, a dedicated women’s sports TV network and the orchestra bringing harmony to Mosul.

  • Issue #161
  • 7 min read
Culture
Politics

Outside, looking in

After 15 years in exile, the award-winning actress and film-maker speaks out about Iran’s ‘corrupt’ government.

  • Issue #161
  • 4 min read
Zar Amir Ebrahimi touching a mirror with her palm in an elegant strapless dress
Culture

Moulding minds

A workshop in Florence reveals the mysteries of classical sculpture. Our correspondent gets hands-on to see it all take shape.

  • Issue #161
  • 5 min read
Room filled with classical sculpture reproductions including busts, reliefs and statues displayed on shelves and tables
Culture

In on the act

Our writer reveals his secret life as a stand-in spectator at some of the best shows that theatre has to offer.

  • Issue #161
  • 4 min read
A man in a brown coat opening the glass doors to a theatre box office
Society

The Opener

Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.

  • Issue #161
  • 8 min read
Swedish film director Ruben Östlund peering through red curtains with chandelier visible in background
Culture

Show and tell

The launch of Art SG has put Singapore firmly on the map for galleries and collectors alike. Is the city-state Southeast Asia’s new art hub?

  • Issue #161
  • 11 min read
Show and tell
Culture

Do cultural boycotts work?

In the midst of occupation, is it effective to ban a nation's ballet, artistic output from an institution's syllabi or musicians from playing? As Russia's war continues, we consider the efficacy of cultural boycotts.

  • Issue #161
  • 13 min read
Do cultural boycotts work?

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