A tangle of roads and lanes, a muddle of rising and falling neighbourhoods, London can be a tough beast to tame, even for those who call it home. But this ever-changing and regenerating capital can also charm you with its…
Traffic-clogged and polluted London may not seem like a runner’s paradise. But there’s more to the city’s offerings than first meets the eye, with its windy streets, architectural variety and abundant greenery. We followed…
To celebrate the launch of Monocle’s first Kioskafe in Paddington, we talk to editor in chief Tyler Brûlé about the concept, branding and enduring appeal of print.
Google’s announcement last week that it would invest £1bn (€1.1bn) in a new London HQ raised eyebrows across the continent. To many it doesn’t seem like the most opportune moment to invest in a country whose government is…
The day after a terrorist attack on the home of British democracy there was a minute’s silence at the House of Commons. Then MPs got back to business, including a debate on whether there should be a waste incinerator in the…
Monocle Films partners Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to discover the secrets that London has to offer. Charlotte Rey shows us around the vibrant capital, taking us to her top spots and favourite haunts.
A Victorian bath house in south London has been reborn as an inviting – and very timely – new gallery space serving Goldsmiths’ art college and the community beyond.
Ahead of unveiling a new artwork for Photo London, the artist – and world’s finest set designer – Es Devlin talks inspiration, hating doors and dreaming of a world in miniature.
The world’s biggest brand believes bricks-and-mortar retail is the future – and, used well, can fix our isolation. We sit down with the executive who’s creating new ‘town squares’ where we can all come together and, of…
Curzon CEO Philip Knatchbull has been key to bringing arthouse distribution up to speed and on-demand. But he hasn’t forgotten the magic of the big screen, delivering gracefully designed cinema spaces that celebrate the…
As founders of film distributor Dogwoof, Anna Godas and Andy Whittaker transformed what audiences expect from documentaries. With a keen eye for factual thrills, they’ve now turned to production to seek out the next real…
Owning a gallery or three demands an unwavering eye on art’s horizon while honing a familiar and welcoming touch with the artists, collectors and fairs that make the industry tick. New Yorker (via Köln) David Zwirner is a…
Volkswagen’s mid-20th-century adverts were benchmarks. Inspired copywriting, intelligent art direction and, most importantly, a sense of fun came together to motor into the public consciousness. Meet two of the minds that…
