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Meet the photographers: Rena Effendi
In our latest film series, we meet and celebrate some of the people behind our iconic photography reportage. In our first episode Istanbul-based photographer Rena Effendi talks about her process, why she shoots on…
The Monocle Book of Photography
The Monocle Book of Photography draws on the best of our visual stories from an archive 15 years in the making. A handsomely produced linen-bound edition, the book also features original reporting about each…
Inside Koko: London’s landmark music venue playing host to a private members’ club
A landmark music venue is back in business after an imaginative refit that pays tribute to its varied past.
Culture
A pioneer bringing a feisty female to Saudi TV screens and Ukraine’s Eurovision entry.
State of the arts
Singapore's art museum transforms a cargo warehouse into an unconventional gallery space, challenging traditional exhibition formats while its main building undergoes renovation.
Bright sparks
From Polish thrillers and Argentinian documentaries to the perfect soundtrack for entertaining this summer, we survey the most exciting new releases in culture.
Small wonder
Roka, an intimate ryokan, is now welcoming art lovers on the island of Naoshima. It offers exquisite interiors, fine food and soothing open-air baths in each of its 11 rooms.
Right on cue
Behind the camera trained on TV presenter Charlie Pickering stands a multi-talented team who ensure that ‘The Weekly’, Australia’s lively news round-up, is well researched, informative and, most of all, funny.
Taking charge
The actress who plays Danish politician Birgitte Nyborg in TV series ‘Borgen’ on resurrecting the character for a new season.
