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Culture

Statues of liberty

Lithuania's second city emerges from the shadows with its unique interwar modernist architecture, blending international influences with distinctly local traditions as European Capital of Culture.

  • Issue #149
  • 9 min read
Morning fog on the tree-lined pedestrian boulevard of Laisves Aleja in Kaunas
Design

Yinka Ilori’s 3D-printed basketball court

Designer Yinka Ilori discusses the design inspiration behind his temporary installation in London’s Canary Wharf and the importance of play in adulthood. Hear more on ‘Monocle on Design’ on Monocle 24.

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Diplomacy

Building bridges

In a rapidly changing world, a small school in Vienna is teaching the next generation of diplomats the subtle art of diplomacy.

  • Issue #148
  • 1 min read
Seal of the Diplomatische Akademie Wien showing a classical female figure with books and founding date 1754
Culture

Bright sparks

As the days darken, enlighten yourself with our edit of the best of the season’s arts and culture, from printed page to gallery floor.

  • Issue #148
  • 8 min read
A group of people in swimwear sitting on a wooden boat deck with rocky coastline in the background
Furniture

Wood times

Young & Norgate designs, makes, and fits bespoke furniture for top UK architects and designers.

  • Issue #148
  • 3 min read
Team photo of Young & Norgate furniture makers and collaborators gathered in their Bristol workshop with a dog
Furniture

Faithful to the cause

Knoll’s European arm is remaining loyal to its mid-century heritage, while also adding new designs by Piero Lissoni. It all makes for comfortable business.

  • Issue #148
  • 8 min read
Simone Proietti spray-painting the back panel of a Florence Knoll credenza
Architecture

On the margin

At the eastern extremities of New York state, the coastal village of Montauk is home to inventive architecture designed.

  • Issue #148
  • 7 min read
On the margin

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