Culture
Every object has a story to tell – and V&A London’s new storage facility is designed to serve as a museum
Monocle takes an exclusive look behind the scenes of London’s new V&A East Storehouse that’s not just demystifying the work of curators and conservators, but also redefining what a museum can be.
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A cultural renaissance in Salzkammergut is reviving art and history
How a small team is leading the Salzkammergut region’s charge as a European Capital of Culture.
Five veteran journalists discuss the future of news in the face of tech failures and election
Traditional news reporting is changing fast, yet despite the carnage wrought by the internet, many trusted journalists hold firm.
The cultural agenda for autumn 2024
Haute couture on the big screen, kiosk culture in the US and a Thai filmmaker’s Paris presence.
Interview: Vittorio Angelone on what makes something funny, and permission to laugh
Can we take a joke any more?
Brand image, urban geese, and the perfect shot – stories of city life and corporate culture
What we’re celebrating this month. Plus: the art of composing for cinema.
Agenda: The death of in-flight entertainment, roadtrips on paper and the cultural industrial revolution.
The death of in-flight entertainment, roadtrips on paper and the cultural industrial revolution.
Meet the measured French society working to preserve the art form of poetry
Step into Toulouse’s Hôtel d’Assézat and you will find the oldest literary society in Europe. The former aristocratic residence, with its mouldings, bay windows and creaky floors, is where the Académie preserves and fosters…
Interview: Lorenzo Zurzolo on preparing for international recognition
Lorenzo Zurzolo is optimistic that Italian cinema is entering a new golden age. The Rome-born actor has just come off the set of his latest TV series, which chronicles the early political career of…
Lithuania’s Song Celebration marks a century of music, culture and unity
The Lithuanian Song Celebration brings together thousands of performers, from ensembles to conductors, often decked out in traditional dress. Monocle travels to the Baltic state for the centenary edition.
Culture round up: A thrilling Japanese crime drama, a cult Norwegian novel and a New York exhibition
Music GirlCoco & Clair Clair After their successful 2022 album, Sexy, Atlanta duo Coco & Clair Clair are back with another playful mix of hip-hop and electronica. The new record takes inspiration from UK…
