Culture
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Holding the stage
Behind iconic films like The Royal Tenenbaums and Joker is set designer Kris Moran, whose eagle eye for detail creates believable worlds. She explains how empathy and color intuition drive her craft.
On the right page
An independent publisher that’s been bringing northern European hits to Italian readers for decades is embarking on a new chapter.
The Ten
This autumn, love takes centre stage across TV, theatre and music. From tender ballads to political dramas, our cultural guide covers the essential picks for your radar.
Band of brothers
Georgia’s inaugural Tsinandali Festival is not merely a celebration of classical music. It’s also an attempt to bring together musicians in one orchestra from countries with fractious relations.
Open book
Bookseller James Daunt has been tasked with changing the fortunes of Barnes & Noble. We take a glimpse inside the covers.
She’s just our type
The experimental book designer who isn’t afraid to push boundaries – and crack some spines along the way.
20 Books in 20 words
Do popular business and self-help books teach us anything new? We take a look at 20 titles – from old to new, serious to less so – and summarise each in exactly 20 words.
Our editor in chief on how to build a better business
Tyler Brûlé on the latest addition to the Monocle stable.
Smarter art
The image of the starving artist is well established. But as these entrepreneurs show, there are ways to make creativity pay – without having to sell out.
