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The colour of money
The world’s leading banks are behind an estimated 20 per cent of all art purchases. What’s the motivation for amassing such vast collections? Monocle finds out in Zürich, Milan and Frankfurt.
Arts cool
Bard College in Upstate New York, with its stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts centre and star-studded visiting talent, is this summer’s hottest arts ticket in the US.
Basque in the glory
Thanks to its world-famous museum, Bilbao has become a cultural mecca. But has the Guggenheim improved the lives of locals or just entertained tourists? We make an in-depth audit of its impact.
Waxing lyrical
Filmmaker João Moreira Salles is the publisher of Piauí, a new monthly magazine in Brazil. Monocle visits Salles in Piauí’s Rio de Janeiro offices to discuss the venture and his approach to journalism.
Culture
Trim tomes for your travels, Sónar sounds and our pick of Monocle music for the summer.
Sets Appeal
From draughtsman to art director for big-budget films, Robert Cowper discusses his craft. Monocle met him on the set of ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ during last-minute reshoots for some massive New York roofscapes.
Korea Moves
South Korea is a laboratory for the future, mixing pop culture with business and blurring lines between bands and brands. Thanks to its lightning-fast wireless, is this the media model of tomorrow?
