Hamid Karzai

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Most unwanted

Monocle’s annual round-up of 20 people who we think deserve a bigger stage. We cover diverse professions, from shoe designers to politicians, because little life-affirming things matter too.

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Asia

Chinese artist Yue Minjun commands millions for his paintings overseas but is dogged by cheap copies at home. We explore the effects of China's growing counterfeit trade on the country's own creative talents.