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 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 explore another side of Moomin creator Tove Jansson, hear a session from Los Desterrados and get…
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 the new Richard Hamilton exhibition at London’s Tate Modern. Plus: we celebrate 10 years of the…
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 enjoy a serenading from Chloe Charles.
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 entertainment from the uber-talented Eska.
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 in New York and discuss the best of Montréal en Lumiere.
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 band and the best of contemporary Arabic fiction.
Deconstructing Italy
Italian special: we deconstruct Italo Disco, meet the Editor in Chief of the ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ and ask why TV show ‘Blob’ has been so successful. Plus: a trip to the Berlinale and analysis of ‘House of Cards’ season two.
Turning piano into words
Piano virtuoso Nils Frahm explains how he’s turned his work into a book. We also get the verdict on the LA Art Book Fair and India Art Fair, as well as reflecting on the impact Kickstarter has had on the film industry. Plus: a Midori House session from analogue obsessives…
Jon Savage’s “Teenage”
Jon Savage talks about making his iconic book ‘Teenage’ into a film, we have an intimate Midori House session from Diane Birch and we get immersed in Sound in New York. We also explore the archives: the soundtracks of Michael Caine’s back catalogue, 125 years of ‘National Geographic’ photos and…
