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Two compelling art shows to see in 2026: Nancy Holt in the UK and Kunsthalle Wien in Vienna
1.Nancy HoltUK Hulking great concrete pipes don’t sound like poetic artwork but those of American land artist Nancy Holt will change your opinion. Holt (1938- 2014) created work that balances the romantic with the…
Different strokes: the unique canvas works of Pol Taburet and Claire Oswalt
Two artists to watch who are committing to distinct work without fear of favour.
Follow your art
Away from the French capital, creatives head to the Med for a slower, more affordable way of life.
Ewe beauty
Sculptor Gabriela von Habsburg is most relaxed when tending to her beloved sheep.
Master of reinvention
We visit the Beijing studio of Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi, who usually prefers to let his work do the talking. Fortunately, he was willing to have a conversation with Monocle about his career.
People’s republic
This creative corner of Vilnius is more than just a neighbourhood – it’s a state.
Artistic licence
Ed Ruscha’s pictures have burnt themselves into the world’s retina. As he prepares for a new show, Ruscha welcomes Monocle into his Culver City studio to talk work and inspiration.
Theatre of life
In Munich, a unique building provides subsidised rent for retired actors, artists and journalists. The Werner Friedmann Foundation, which made its money in the circus, runs the enviable scheme.
Being scene
With commercial galleries on the rise and an ambitious programme of museum development, Los Angeles is forging a formidable reputation as a centre for contemporary art. But can it really rival New York?
