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Looking for answers

Explorer and campaigner David de Rothschild explains how his deep-rooted curiosity about the world has sparked extraordinary adventures, not to mention a burning passion for making the planet sustainable.

Word to the wise

Jonathan Hoefler, the brilliant craftsman behind an array of award-winning typefaces, meets Monocle contributor Henry Rees Sheridan in New York to share a few secrets of his trade – and his belief in the enduring power of…

Refined taste

Sam Bompas is one half of Bompas & Parr, a pioneering pair working at the cutting edge of food, drink and experience design. Since they first wobbled onto the London scene more than a decade ago with their incredible arc…

Making a mark

Designer Ronan Bouroullec and his brother Erwan run their studio from the heart of Belleville in Paris. Ronan welcomes Monocle 24’s Augustin Macellari to the studio to explain what drives his pursuit of excellence.

Looks good on paper

The photographer and co-founder of Apartamento magazine, Nacho Alegre, welcomes Monocle to his studio in Barcelona. He discusses the unique appeal of paper as a format, why meeting people sparks creative magic, and why…

Outside the box

Artist and photographer Vik Muniz is famous for his use of materials that run the gamut from diamonds to chocolate. He speaks to us about how unconventional tools and collaborators have inspired his art – and what he thinks…

Applied artistry

The world-renowned Scott Campbell owns Saved Tattoos in New York. His designs adorn the bodies of numerous famous customers, from Marc Jacobs to Courtney Love. But his craft doesn’t end at the tip of the needle: he is a…

Trip of a lifetime

Our journey to meet brilliantly creative pioneers who are united by their mastery of craftsmanship and innovation begins with Reed Krakoff, Tiffany & Company’s chief artistic officer. Krakoff discusses the journey he has…

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