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In the picture

25 May 2023

From expanding gallery superbrands to a south Asian completist and a striking alfresco sculpture collection, our bumper art special puts the sector’s key players into perspective. We discuss the finer details with some of…

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Monocle on Design - Venice Biennale: Architecture

23 May 2023

We report from the Venice Biennale in Italy, one of the world’s most important architecture events. We speak to artist Theaster Gates, Mariam Issoufou Kamara, and the team behind the Nordic pavilion.

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Sleek peak

27 April 2023

Alpine retreat The Comodo is breathing new life into the charming village of Bad Gastein.

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Track changes

27 April 2023

Marrakech’s latest design hotel in Yves Saint Laurent’s old backyard. Plus: the rail projects that are getting the green light.

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Track changes

27 April 2023

Many rail projects are finally getting the green light, meaning smarter trains and new overnight services in Europe and the US.

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Wear it’s at

27 April 2023

The Danish capital has become a fashion and retail powerhouse. We visit new menswear shop Goods, then meet the talent driving a wave of creativity and edgy style.

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Culture

27 April 2023

Why Parisians want a taste of Sweden, a radio station building a global neighbourhood and a spin around Rome’s brand-new vinyl shop.

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The Foreign Desk - Why are Nordic nations great mediators?

1 April 2023

Nordic nations are globally renowned for their contributions to international diplomacy. Why do Nordic countries excel as peace mediators? In this special episode, Andrew Mueller speaks to the president of Iceland, Gudni…

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Future classics

23 March 2023

From a comedy about Filipino fisticuffs to an experimental gallery in the UAE, we cherry-pick a few cultural highlights.

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Purchasing power: Part 2

23 March 2023

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The Monocle Daily - Monday 20 March

20 March 2023

The fallout from the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse. In the studio, Yossi Mekelberg and Rachel Cunliffe discuss the legacy of the Iraq war, 20 years on, and Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow. Plus: what makes the Nordics so good…

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The Foreign Desk - Finland and Sweden: in NATO’s waiting room

4 March 2023

It’s been more than a year since Finland and Sweden submitted their applications to become NATO’s 31st and 32nd members. While the two Nordic neighbours remain on the cusp of joining the alliance, Turkey and Hungary have…

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Out of the past

16 February 2023

For more than 150 years, Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen has fostered the nation’s gifted designers. Now it is finally building an archive to celebrate its history.

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Hit squad

16 February 2023

From a magical-realist tale of life in a South Korean village to the latest beats to get the dance floor jumping, we survey this month’s cultural highlights.

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Choice cuts

16 February 2023

What’s on the cultural agenda for the months ahead? Ten in-the-know critics reveal the films, television shows, music, exhibitions, dance events and theatre offerings that should be on your radar.

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The Globalist - Friday 27 January

27 January 2023

Today on the show, we unpack the ethical conundrum faced by Ukrainian journalists who must choose between professional duty and patriotism. Plus, India’s Modi documentary ban, the latest Nordic news, and Walt Disney turns…