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
Art with Julian Schnabel
Robert Bound meets international art figurehead Julian Schnabel, hears from former Aztec Camera main man Roddy Frame and learns how to get a rock’n’roll (and soul) party started with New York DJ Jonathan Toubin.
New beginnings
New Beginnings: Serbia’s culture minister settles into his new role with a bit of redecorating, we follow Sarah McCrory in her first year as director of the Glasgow International Festival GIF and watch the…
Inspecting TV at MIPTV
We inspect the global TV industry at this year’s MIPTV conference, hear how Sweden’s art scene is on the rise and meet the new wave of playwrights bringing political theatre back to Chile. Plus…
The Chapman Brothers touch down in America
Sophie Richard talks about her art-lovers guide to Japanese museums and we take a trip to Montréal to get shocked and awed by the Chapman Brothers’ first show on North American soil. We also…
Sculpting with Sir Anish Kapoor
We sit down with Sir Anish Kapoor to discuss his craft and enjoy a session from sisterly duo The Pierces.
Errol Morris studies Donald Rumsfeld
Titan of documentaries Errol Morris discusses his study of former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, we get some tips on bands to watch following this year’s SXSW in Austin and take a tour around…
John Hergarty on creativity
Defining ad man John Hegarty talks Robert Bound through his latest book on creativity, we soak up some of the highlights from this year’s Adelaide Festival, check in at ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ and…
Crosswords and newspapers
Crossword special: We ask how you set, complete and compete with these most puzzling of newspaper staples. Plus why word games are good for the brain, how to complete them in Japanese and musical…
Reviving New York’s Diamond Horseshoe club
A Midori House session from Canada’s Basia Bulat. We also find out about mystery Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, educate ourselves on the history of the UK folk scene, visit the revived Diamond Horseshoe club…
Cracking open Tom Rob Smith’s new thriller
We crack open the spine of Tom Rob Smith’s new Swedish thriller, soak up a dazzling session from Anna Calvi and hear how Syrian art is flourishing in Beirut. Plus: Cambodia’s first hardcore punk…
