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
Hayward at 50
As the Hayward Gallery celebrates half a century, Robert Bound takes a look at why it was built, the art it has housed and its importance in London. He is joined in the studio by Jane Morris, editor at large of ‘The Art Newspaper’, and architecture and culture writer Owen…
‘McQueen’
Robert Bound is with the film critics Anna Smith and Tim Robey to discuss the legacy of celebrated fashion designer Alexander McQueen as depicted in a new film ‘McQueen’, and to work out what makes a great fashion documentary.
‘High as Hope’ by Florence + the Machine
Music journalists Liv Siddall and Sarah Carson join Robert Bound in the studio to discuss Florence + The Machine’s fourth album ‘High as Hope’.
Ed Ruscha and Thomas Cole at the National Gallery
We examine the link between two exhibitions being held concurrently at the National Gallery: Thomas Cole’s ‘Eden to Empire’ and Ed Ruscha’s ‘Course of Empire’. Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Ossian Ward, head of content for the Lisson Gallery, and Eddy Frankel, visual art editor at ‘Time…
Studio 54
As ‘Studio 54’ hits cinemas, Robert Bound is joined by film critic Jason Solomons and Horse Meat Disco DJ Severino Panzetta to discuss the documentary about the legendary New York nightclub, as well as the club’s legacy and the music and movies it reminds them of.
‘The President is Missing’ by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
We dive into one of the biggest political thrillers of the year, co-written by former president Bill Clinton and prolific American author James Patterson. Robert Bound is joined by journalist Sarah Shaffi and Ted Hodgkinson, senior programmer for literature and spoken word at the Southbank Centre.
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Film critics Karen Krizanovich and Tim Robey join Tom Edwards in the studio to discuss the new ‘Star Wars’ prequel, ‘Solo’. After a bumpy production process is it plain-sailing for the latest instalment of this intergalactic franchise?
Courtney Barnett
This week we discuss ‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’, the new album by Australian indie singer Courtney Barnett. Robert Bound sits down with music journalist Liv Siddall and Will Hodgkinson, chief rock and pop critic for ‘The Times’, to give it a spin and unpick its influences.
Shape of Light: 100 Years of Photography and Abstract Art
Robert Bound heads down to the Tate Modern for its new show ‘Shape of Light: 100 Years of Photography and Abstract Art’, where he meets curator Simon Baker and artist Barbara Kasten. Back in the studio he’s joined by Kathlene Fox-Davies and Francesca Gavin to discuss the show and photography…
‘Arrested Development’ remix: ‘Fateful Consequences’
Should a bad TV season get a second chance? The makers of ‘Arrested Development’ have remixed and rereleased their fourth season and Robert Bound takes a look at it with the critics Karen Krizanovich and Toby Earle. Plus, they review new TV series ‘Patrick Melrose’ and ‘Safe’.
