The art world is fixated on the unique. But the pursuit of original work doesn’t have to end with high-profile auctions and speculative bids for ‘Starry Night’. Print makers such as Edition VFO in Zürich create limited…
A good book amounts to far more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of 50 friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.
Twelve times a year, thousands of parliamentarians and their staff journey to the Alsatian seat of the European Parliament for four days of deliberation. As the far-right ascends across the continent, what lies ahead for…
Ollie Adegboye /As the fashion market becomes ever-more saturated, there has never been a better time to interrogate our understanding of luxury. A focus on timelessness and quality can reshape our perspectives and cut…
Spring’s artistic highlights include the reissue of a classic French album, a retrospective on Dutch-American painter Willem de Kooning and the long-awaited return of Spanish director Victor Erice.
Now well into his second term in office, Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, tells us about re-establishing moderate, modernising politics in the country and how Athens can wield influence in Europe and beyond.
The mark of a good hospitality establishment begins with the warmth of its welcome but the importance of being an excellent host extends well beyond the hotel reception or restaurant maître d’. As our editor in chief,…
Our current issue has come together thanks to the tireless efforts of our global network of creative folk. Find out about a few of the writers, illustrators and photographers we called on to report for Issue 172.
Hungry for something new? We’ve got you covered. Feed your gastronomic curiosity with fresh, surprising takes on bread at a new Zürich opening, sample the treats on offer at an east-London go-to in the making and more. Plus…
Monocle has a network of correspondents in cities around the world. Our brief updates here include news on an unexpected discovery in London, Bangkok’s marijuana U-turn and an arty theme park in LA.
There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design, from its layout to the texture of its materials and the balance of natural and artificial light, has a profound effect on us. Studies have…