Arts
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Son of a Beach: Miami’s art scene
Miami was all washed-up but then a new breed of art galleries and a boatload of art collections sailed in, aided by the fair winds of Art Basel's Miami fair and the lure of…
Man of letters
Erik Spiekermann’s P98a studio has become a leading light in printing methods and typographical history. Here he casts his eye over the industry’s future in the face of changing tastes and technology.
Playing to the gallery
Owning a gallery demands an unwavering eye on art’s horizon and a welcoming touch. New Yorker David Zwirner is a master of making it all hang together with artists, collectors and fairs.
Picture perfect
As the northern hemisphere braces itself for a chilly winter, much of the art world will be gathering in sunny Miami Beach for Art Basel’s annual Florida outing. Monocle takes an advance tour.
Faith healer
Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum, a new cultural landmark, collects art and artefacts from the Islamic world. A serene and inclusive site, it aims to educate and unite visitors of all faiths.
Precious time
At the Biennale des Antiquaires, the world’s top jewellers dazzle crowds with their most extravagant one-off creations. In a buoyant market fuelled by a timeless desire for sparkly things, there’s no rush.
Down to a fine art
London gallery owner Stephen Friedman credits his success to his marketing background and a good eye. Here he reveals the secrets to running one of the capital's most respected and commercially successful art ventures.
Art on show
American painter Eric Fischl helped define US art during the 1970s and 1980s. Here he talks about a new series inspired by art fairs and his distinct approach to work.
Helping hands
For nearly 200 years a small community in Aveiro in Portugal has created handmade porcelain that interprets the nation’s heritage.
