Monocle on Culture
Robert Bound and guests explore what’s new in art, film, books, and media. Expect lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and expert insights.
Latest Episodes
‘Hungry Ghosts’ by Kevin Jared Hosein
‘Hungry Ghosts’ is a powerful new novel that explores religious tensions, class differences and violence in 1940s Trinidad. Kevin Jared Hosein joins Robert Bound in the studio to discuss his book and how he found a way to tell a deeply human story that feels the weight of colonialism.
Beyond the streets
We explore the creative and commercial genius that emerged from the street-art movement of 1970s New York. We meet street art historian and creator of a new exhibition at Saatchi Gallery, Roger Gastman, and catch up with some of the scene’s major players, Claudia “Claw Money” Gold, and Fab 5…
Jerry Saltz, Israel’s oldest art school and Vermeer
In this arts special, we visit Jerusalem’s Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and catch up with legendary art critic and Pulitzer Prize winner Jerry Saltz to discuss his book ‘Art Is Life: Icons and Iconoclasts, Visionaries and Vigilantes, and Flashes of Hope’. Plus: Tracy Chevalier, author of ‘Girl with…
Guillermo del Toro
We speak to Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro, who is known for making movies underpinned by a sense of the mythic and filled with ghosts and monsters. His most recent film, ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is an intricate stop-motion reinvention of the familiar story. We catch up with the two-time…
This year’s Oscar nominations
Robert Bound is joined by Karen Krizanovich and Fernando Augusto Pacheco to review the surprises, snubs and stars of this year’s Oscar nominations.
2023 on the stage
Robert Bound is joined by theatre critics Natasha Tripney and Matt Wolf to discuss what 2023 looks like on the stage. We turn the spotlight on showstopper musicals, a play starring the actor of the moment, and staged versions of bestselling novels by Olga Tokarczuk and Hanya Yanagihara.
‘Tár’
Todd Field’s new film, ‘Tár’, tells the story of fêted conductor Lydia Tár (played by Cate Blanchett) and her unceremonious undoing. Robert Bound is joined by critics Jason Solomons and Ashanti Omkar to discuss the aesthetics of the film, Blanchett’s performance and the controversial issues at the film’s core.
Is the art world changing?
What does the art world currently look like? It might talk about diversity and opportunity but to what extent has it really opened up? On this week’s show, we look into the recently released Burns Halperin Report, which explores representation in US museums and the international art market. Robert Bound…
Looking ahead to 2023
Robert Bound looks at the cultural year ahead with guests Francesca Gavin, Chris Power and Scott Bryan to explore the very best upcoming art exhibitions, books and TV shows.
Best of Monocle on Culture 2022
We bring you the very best of this year’s Monocle on Culture including literary genius Ali Smith, music industry legend Chris Blackwell and genre-defying composer Benjamin Clementine.
