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Point of view

2 July 2020

Catching a train to Kyoto isn’t just part of Tokyo-based architect Jun Aoki’s weekly ritual – it’s a chance for him to reflect and a constant source of inspiration.

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Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at some of our favourite urban projects that are transforming their cities – and offer a model for…

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Paint the town

2 July 2020

Auckland’s commercial art scene is flourishing thanks to agile business models and an abundance of talent. We meet the gallerists championing their multicultural hometown.

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Looks to love

2 July 2020

We’ve found the formula to greet sunny days: the perfect T-shirt, breezy cottons and light tailoring cut to fit just so. And don’t forget springy new kicks to ground your feelgood summer wardrobe.

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Custom made

2 July 2020

Department stores have been around for 150 years but their standing has slipped of late. Yet, as the best of their kind still show us, it’s a versatile format that can deliver the goods.

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Port of call

2 July 2020

Some cities have it all. So which ones are places that you never need leave? We visit three, starting with bustling Piraeus. It’s good for lots more than sea views and freshly caught fish.

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Rough diamond

2 July 2020

The creative residents of Sicily’s delightfully unpolished capital have claimed their home town as a hub for art and design – and a haven for anyone looking to soak up the sun and sea.

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The Bulletin with UBS - In conversation with Mary Rozell

22 June 2020

In the second of our season of special programmes exploring the art world we meet Mary Rozell, global head of UBS’s collection of over 30,000 artworks. Rozell is author of ‘The Art Collector’s Handbook: the Definitive Guide…

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A flair for gathering friends in Paris

2 June 2020

The first step in hosting is putting together a guest list: a delicate operation that requires diplomacy and some social engineering. Daphné Hézard, founder and editor in chief of Regain magazine – a French journal about…

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41. Art’s just a click away

21 May 2020

As galleries and museums remain closed, institutions have headed online to display their wares. But what happens to the art – and the way we experience it – when virtual is all there is?

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46. Showing resolve

21 May 2020

This year’s art and design graduates might have had their opportunity to display their work to the world snatched from their grasp but that is unlikely to affect their determination – and their teachers believe that it…

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New views

21 May 2020

This month’s cultural recommendations will keep you in the know, from South Korean crime drama to the latest pop releases.

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Monocle on Culture - Olivia Laing

27 April 2020

Novelist and art writer Olivia Laing tells Robert Bound about ‘Funny Weather: Art in an Emergency’, her new collection of essays, columns and character studies from the past decade.

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Out of office

23 April 2020

There’s more to feeling part of a tightly knit team than daily meetings and hasty coffee breaks. We catch up with the thriving businesses that nurture their company culture and have taken team bonding to a whole new level…

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In this together

23 April 2020

How are leading figures from the worlds of hospitality, retail, design and more adapting to a radically altered business landscape? From embracing digital platforms to taking the time to regroup, plan for the future and…

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From the art

23 April 2020

While you’re stuck at home, it’s a good time to think about what you want from your office in the future. We meet three companies who believe that art enhances morale, identity and relationships.

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