Culture
The radical notion of the ‘Mediterranean spirit’ and why we need it now more than ever
Novelist Albert Camus had it right: happiness lies in living in harmony with our surroundings. But what can this idea teach us about finding human connections in cities today?
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Three trailblazing photography dealers in LA, Hong Kong and Amsterdam
These cutting edge galleries are ready to add some clout to your collection
Art collecting in an age of artificial intelligence
Photographers can use AI to enhance their creativity rather than eliminate it but new perspectives are needed to assess the art form in the digital age, writes Nina Roehrs. Photographers have always adapted to…
Leading photography collectors on what you should buy and keep
Collectors 01Darnell Moore & Yashua SimmonsLos Angeles Writer and activist Darnell Moore and his partner, fashion editor and stylist Yashua Simmons, are an established presence on the Los Angeles art scene. The couple have…
Keeping press freedom alive in Hungary means saying no to politicians
It’s not easy running a media company in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. Zoltan Varga, the country’s last independent media mogul, tells us about spyware, smear campaigns and expanding further into the country.
How to stage an art heist
What would happen if your friend and one-time business partner was behind the biggest art fraud in US history?
Poetry is a way that people survive the fear and uncertainty that war brings
We can be overwhelmed by reports filed from conflict zones. While they give a comprehensive account of a situation on the ground, sometimes the language fails. Which is where poetry comes in.
Playlist: 50 cosy songs for long, dark nights
As the nights draw in – at least, in the northern hemisphere – Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the season.
Emily in limbo: The pull of Rome causes a diplomatic stir
As rumours swirl about Emily in Paris moving to Rome, Macron expresses unease while Rome’s mayor welcomes it. But is this tussle about Emily herself—or the soft-power influence she brings?
December cultural updates, from Ruinart’s art-infused cellars to Finland’s national soundtrack
A worldwide exploration of art, film, music, media and books.
Wildflower Studios: The production company bringing Hollywood-style filmmaking to New York
The East Coast’s film-production scene is being revitalised by an innovative complex in Queens designed to celebrate the bigger picture. We meet Adam I Gordon, the warehouse owner-turned-studio boss.
