The Monocle Arts Review
Latest Episodes
Art: Ossian Ward
We discuss the opening of London’s brand new Design Museum and its inaugural show. Also on the agenda: Damien Hirst’s most recent addition to the walls of his Newport Street Gallery and a look…
Film: Jason Solomons
We take stock of what’s on at the cinema this weekend with film critic Jason Solomons: Jim Jarmusch’s Palme d’Or nominee, ‘Paterson’, wartime romance ‘Allied’ and the true story of a marriage tested by…
Books: Cathy Rentzenbrink
Our weekly book round-up comes from author Cathy Rentzenbrink, who examines Jarett Kobek’s satirical take on digital life ‘I Hate the Internet’, Morgan McCarthy’s diary drama ‘The House of Birds’ and Mary Lovell’s sensational…
TV: Italy
We dial up our Rome correspondent David Plaisant to find out what’s been catching his attention on Italian TV.
Music: Luke Turner
We talk Californian garage rock with Thee Oh Sees’ latest EP and experience some psychedelic jazz with Poland’s Innercity Ensemble. Plus: we learn about Turkish artist-cum-singer Gaye Su Akyol with Luke Turner, associate editor…
Art: Kathlene Fox-Davies
We discuss this year’s Paris Photo fair, Thomas Ruff’s ‘New Works’ at David Zwirner’s London gallery and feminist avant garde in the 1970s on show at the Photographer’s Gallery.
Film: Tim Robey
We look at what’s on at the cinema with film critic for ‘The Telegraph’ Tim Robey. He talks us through ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, the latest magical adventure from JK Rowling;…
Georgina Godwin: Books
Georgina Godwin reviews the latest books by Ian Rankin and Magda Szubanski.
Podcasts: Pete Naughton
This month on our podcast review we discuss the return of ‘The Bugle’ after John Oliver’s departure. Plus: NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ hits The White House and we embed ourselves in the eerie world…
Music: Georgie Rogers
This week we review rap troupe A Tribe Called Quest’s first album in almost 20 years, the debut of Brooklynites Pavo Pavo and the latest from Canadian folk singer Martha Wainwright.
