Design
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Art market
A new art venture in Taipei, a book on Japan's museums and a visit to Masterpiece London.
Culture
The films, books and bands keeping us entertained this month — and an introduction to a football pundit.
Now You See It
From a simple concept - the roll-out and upkeep of municipal street furniture in exchange for control of the advertising - JCDecaux elevates the unnoticed essentials of urban life. Monocle discovers how it helps…
Prix Pictet – Consumption
Since 2008, Prix Pictet has championed and rewarded photojournalists and photographic artists who shed light on environmental issues. Monocle films takes a look at this year's exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum in…
Art is Therapy
Art is about more than just a nice painting – it can be a tool for understanding the many brushstrokes of life. So says philosopher Alain de Botton, who's co-curating a new exhibition in…
Campus visionary
Fifty years ago, Ron Thom was commissioned to design a university in Peterborough. His unique artistic approach set him apart from his Canadian peers and hasn’t been topped since. Monocle tours the campus.
It’s all in the timing
Switzerland’s annual watch fair, Baselworld, posed interesting questions this year. How has China’s economy affected the industry? Are oversized watches still in? And when will ‘smartwatches’ enter the luxury market?
Sacré bleu!
A revolution is brewing in Paris, but it’s more about langoustines than guillotines. The city’s classic bistros are getting a makeover, with refreshed designs and menus that are reinventing the Parisian staple.
On the right path
The Atlanta BeltLine, a €2bn regeneration project, is breathing life into the city with a network of pedestrian/cycle paths and parks. Monocle explores the newly connected city, abuzz with social and commercial activity.
