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
Inside the mind of Van Dyke Parks
A session from Silver Seas, we ask why Hong Kongers don’t read for pleasure despite the city’s blossoming book fair, hear about a new international travel book with a difference and get inside the…
A music trip with Gilles Peterson
Robert Bound learns about Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montréal, we attend Brazil’s most respected literary event, FLIP and take a musical trip around the world courtesy of Gilles Peterson. Plus a special…
A different Amy Winehouse
We see Amy Winehouse from a different perspective as a new exhibition opens in London, ask why New Yorkers are shocked by a recent announcement from the Met and discuss what Montreal International Jazz…
Seoul’s indie neighbourhoods
We hear UK artist Ryan Gander’s plans for a new world-class art school, talk filmmaking with renowned director Mike Figgis and visit Seoul’s most “indie” of neighbourhoods. Plus a session from Finnish songstress Sansa.
Music with Ryuichi Sakamoto
Toronto’s finest Austra wow us with a Midori House session, we hop down to the French Riviera for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and meet renowned Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Shaking up Arab Idol
Robert Bound heads to Art Basel to speak to the artists and curators behind this year’s show, we find out about the singer causing a stir on Arab Idol and celebrate the 10th birthday…
Behind Sonar festival’s success
Robert Bound gets lost in space in a new exhibition at London’s National Maritime Museum, we hear the secrets behind Sonar festival’s 20-year success story and learn why writers are coming down from their…
Reviving the art of letter writing
We soak up the sights and sounds of the 55th Venice Biennale, hear what TV the US networks have been touting to overseas buyers at LA screenings and meet the woman reviving the lost…
Brighton’s Great Escape conference
How global economics has impacted the Art Fair of Athens, we talk music business at The Great Escape conference in Brighton, and enjoy a session from Josh Rouse.
The advertising special
Advertising special: we hear from London’s hottest creative team, learn why everyone loves to shoot ads in South Africa, ask how you advertise western products in Tehran and learn why legacy is becoming an…
