Design
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Expo 34: Story of creation
Lausanne’s ECAL has become a leading European design academy thanks to its innovative head, Pierre Keller. He uses his knack for sponsorship to get students working with some of the world’s leading creative companies.
Inventory No. 34
Our finds this month include an easy-to-assemble flatpack range, a tiny pocket camera and an updated perfume classic.
Inside the box
For novice gardeners, a compact window box is the perfect start. From begonia blooms to cascading bacopa, it will be a colourful addition to your doorstep or window ledge, easing you in.
Stage craft
As the summer festival season approaches we visited the factories of three musical instrument makers who are world leaders for their attention to craft and superior sound quality.
Culture
Robert Bound's column on artists selling out, est books including Bret Easton Ellis's new novel, plus reviews of non-mainstream films.
Art market
Munich's Galerie Zink, Artinfo.cn goes to China, Christie's Pop Memorabilia sale and a Warhol prints exhibition in Denmark.
French revision
Napoleon sold off Louisiana in 1803 but the French government is promoting Gallic culture in the former colonial state, funding a new school and getting Paris headlines on local radio stations.
Milan design galleries
During this year's Milan furniture fair, Monocle visited three of the city's most celebrated design galleries. As well as checking out their collections and finding out how their businesses are growing, we talked to…
Fiell excited
After 15 years at Taschen, design editors Peter and Charlotte Fiell are launching their own publishing house. After two years of hard work, they are ready to make a splash with their new venture.
