Culture
Vienna’s most naked secret lives in the open on the Danube
The Austrian capital’s artificial island hosts a community of nudists keeping the 19th-century tradition of “free bodies” alive. Here’s what one writer learned from those with nothing to hide.
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Monocle Radio: Three playlists to kick back to this summer
From chic Mexican disco to sunny Thai pop, here are 30 songs picked by our senior correspondent, Fernando Augusto Pacheco, that’ll keep you company on long summer days. Plus: an interview with Giorgio Poi.
Interview: Singer Giorgio Poi breaks down the meaning behind the music on his new album ‘Schegge’
Singer-songwriter Giorgio Poi hails from northern Italy but he found his groove in his twenties when he was living in London and Berlin. After releasing his debut Italian-language record in 2017, he found fans…
Interview: Mathieu Jaton on the secret sauce behind the Montreux Jazz Festival
From nurturing new talent to honouring soul legends, Montreux’s maestro reveals how he balances heritage and innovation to create an intimate festival for international audiences. We sit down with the man behind the music.
Three film festivals transforming cities into open-air cinemas this summer
Under the open skies of Montreal, Bologna and Prizren, these outdoor screening events are celebrating cinema’s brightest stars – past and present.
Interview: Zürich Art Weekend director previews 2025’s immersive showcase
Ahead of Art Basel in Basel kicking off next week, there’s another event that will be drawing a crowd in Switzerland…
Saudi Arabia is high-techifying the Hajj – but does modernisation taint its sanctity?
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca is undergoing a state-of-the-art transformation this year. But will tech spoil the spiritual experience for attending pilgrims?
Tray bien: Canteens make an upscale comeback as Londoners invest in lunchtime
Dining al desko is done and dusted. Office workers are reclaiming their lunch hours with the help of canteen-style restaurants that are healthy, a little smug and suddenly ubiquitous.
Love loses out as corporate sponsors flee Pride in fear of the White House
Amid political pressures from the current administration, long-time sponsors are withdrawing their support from US Pride events. But despite the financial and political challenges, celebrations are full steam ahead.
LA’s Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair goes international
In an era dominated by adventure flicks and superhero franchises, American Cinematheque’s screening festival dedicated to showcasing dark films is expanding its reach beyond the US.
