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Keeping things light
A penchant for spray paint and people-watching inform graphic designer Mirko Borsche’s work, which has one goal above all else: to entertain.
The opener
From Seoul's "3.3.3" brushing rule to Oslo's icy pavements and London's impatient commuters, the world's cities reveal themselves through their smallest, strangest daily rituals.
War of words
Since the 1970s, London has been home to the Arab media’s dissenting voices. But amid a Saudi and Qatar squabble, the press now crackles with opinions, anger and propaganda.
Designing the news
How do you unpack stories in the most engaging way while building a credible and comprehensive brand? Monocle Films showcases best design for paper and screen too.
Somerset’s strange fruit
Hauser & Wirth is an international art gallery with its heart in the countryside. We visit its premises in Somerset to review a weird and wonderful show that looks at our relationship with the…
Shop, read, listen
Vaunted vinyl, brilliant books and retailers that cater to exactng tastes.
The opener
Award-winning noodles in Bangkok, flagging down a bookshop on wheels in Los Angeles and private moments in the workplace: our fresh news picks from around the world.
Crime time
Screenwriter and novelist Hans Rosenfeldt has popularised Nordic noir with ‘The Bridge’. We follow him into the woods.
Editor’s letter
In a world that is moving so fast, is there really a need to make the distinction between old and new media? Surely it’s better to play by your own rules.
Come on down
What’s the secret to game shows’ enduring popularity? Is it the triumph of the everyman or that people just need some silly fun? Whatever the appeal, the format is here to stay.
