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
The art of Luc Tuymans and Christian Marclay
Luc Tuymans and Christian Marclay tell us about their new London exhibitions at David Zwirner and White Cube galleries, we recap this year’s Sundance Film Festival, comedian Nick Mohammed introduces us to the protagonist of his new show in Soho, Mr Swallow, and there’s live music from Canada’s Barr Brothers.
Mike Scott’s Modern Blues
We meet the only man in the Spanish village of Sodeto who didn’t win big in the El Gordo lottery – so made a film about it. Plus, we’re joined by The Waterboys’ Mike Scott, head down memory lane to an exhibition about those kid’s literary classics the Ladybird Books,…
Oscar fever
We discuss this year’s Oscar nominations with Karen Krizanovich, writer Gareth Murphy gives us a lesson in the history of the music industry, Mary Rozell, Head of Art Business at Sotheby’s, talks art collecting, Canadian musician Dan Mangan plays a live session, and we head to Portland Oregon to find…
Behind the scenes with PJ Harvey
Documentary-maker Fred Wiseman introduces new film ‘National Gallery’, the team behind PJ Harvey’s upcoming album recording at Somerset House drop by and we speak to photo journalist Julius Schrank. Plus we assess a gay art tour of the Vatican and Laura Welsh performs tracks from her record Soft Control.
The art of collecting with David Zwirner
Gallerist David Zwirner talks to Robert Bound about the art of collecting, how he began his career and why he decided against becoming a jazz drummer. We also look to the year ahead in film with Little White Lies editor David Jenkins and documentary-maker Joshua Oppenheimer, take a tour of…
Spain’s political broadcasting
Writer James Ellroy is in the studio with Georgina Godwin, we head to Spain to look at political broadcasting that’s entertaining the masses of a Saturday night, hear from Nordic music maestro Joakim Haugland of Smalltown Supersound and there’s a live session from Mali’s Kassé Mady Diabaté.
2014 highlights
We revisit our highlights of 2014, including Boy George, the Green Man Festival and Tracey Emin. Plus: some of our favourite sessions from Gregory Porter, Anna Calvi and plenty more.
Advertising at Christmas
We explore one of this year’s biggest Christmas ad campaigns, visit the Singapore International Film Festival and report on artist David Shrigley’s new musical venture. Plus live music from Cristobal and the Sea.
Florida’s Art Basel Miami Beach
Art Basel Miami Beach special: the best paintings, deals, and, of course, parties at Florida’s most flamboyant art fair. We meet the event’s director Marc Spiegler, speak to the many gallerists showing, head to satellite fair Nada and learn how to make art rock with musicians TV on the Radio.
Global orchestras
Three orchestras around the globe: one used in Spanish protests, another that straddles Lisbon and New York and is purely for the media and a final one in London that has adopted an innovative conducting technique. We also learn about the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition and head to Independent Label…
