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 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.
A global sports special
A sports commentators special, with interviews from the UK, Russia, China, Australia, New Zealand, America and Ireland. Plus a good sports theme tune or two.
Inspectng Olympic-themed art
We inspect Olympic-themed art, meet Iain Sinclair and Andrew Kötting to discuss their new film “Swandown” and check out Colombia’s newest hit TV show.
Exploring buses in Buenos Aires
We visit Beirut’s leg of the Hay Literary Festival, explore Buenos Aires bus routes and enjoy a session from Dum Dum Girls’ singer Dee Dee.
Photography at Les Rencontres d’Arles
A visit to Les Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, we enjoy a session from Casiokids and speak with Brazilian rapper Criolo.
Madrid’s microtheatre
A trip to Denmark’s Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art, we chat to artist Jacob Hashimoto in London and visit a microtheatre in Madrid.
