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
Behind the World Chess Championship
A look behind the World Chess Championships, we ask how to frame a master at Frieze and meet writer and broadcaster Jonathan Meades.
John Cale’s newest album
Legendary musician John Cale discusses his new album, we visit a translators’ conference in Moscow and look at how the Viennafair art show has changed.
A potted history
A potted history of the world through the eyes of its people, we visit the Prix Italia awards in Turin and enjoy music from Crybaby.
Zurich’s International Radio Festival
A visit to Zürich’s International Radio Festival, we jump aboard the Africa Express music project and enjoy a session from the Charlatans’ Tim Burgess.
Capturing LCD Soundsystem’s last gig
Comedian Rich Fulcher on US politics, we attend the opening of the Kunsthalle in Zürich and meet the filmmakers who captured LCD Soundsystem’s farewell gig.
The future of storytelling
We check out Montana’s oldest fairground relic, hear the latest cultural offerings from the Venice architecture biennale and ask what the future of storytelling holds.
Karlheinz Stockhausen’s “Mittwoch aus Licht” opera
The premier of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s “Mittwoch aus Licht” opera, we discuss a film focusing on Spanish Paralympic cyclists and make sandcastles on Rockaway Beach.
Digital with Domino Records
We visit Øya and Flow festivals in Oslo and Helsinki, discuss Domino Records’ new digital service and enjoy songs from folk musician James Yorkston.
At the Edinburgh Festival
We chat to comedian James Mullinger at Edinburgh festival and we also meet the festival’s director. Plus a visit to LA’s Sonos Studio acoustic gallery.
The past 25 years of MTV Europe
We talk art with Michael Peppiatt, reflect on 25 years of MTV Europe and visit Anthony McCall’s first solo exhibition in Berlin.
