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Urbanism

Bright ideas, big cities

From rising rents to loneliness, five writers discuss Ed Stocker /the challenges facing modern urban areas – and explore the innovative solutions that are required.

  • Issue #165
  • 15 min read
Illustration showing urban contrast with garbage truck and workers on left, woman with headphones on right
Culture

The Ten

From dance floors to art fairs, London pop and Los Angeles galleries: ten cultural recommendations worth your time and attention this week, selected with characteristic discernment.

  • Issue #130
  • 8 min read
Four young men in military uniforms sleeping on a bus
Design

All in the details

New hotel Casa Mãe is a winning combination of Portuguese craftsmanship and exquisitely executed contemporary design. Monocle meets the creative force behind the retreat.

  • Issue #99
  • 10 min read
All in the details
Affairs

Africa/Middle East

A political journey on Israel's transport system, cleaning up in Lagos and blocking African's "brain drain".

  • Issue #65
  • 4 min read
Africa/Middle East
Art

Art Market

The new international photography fair in London, a new gallery in Toronto and the Frieze show in New York.

  • Issue #63
  • 7 min read
Photo Art Fair, London
Affairs

Africa/Middle East

Beirut's first street atlas creates order out of chaos, Nairobi gets an airport "bush hotel" and Lagos motorists get some hi-tech help to avoid traffic.

  • Issue #45
  • 5 min read
Black and white portrait of Andry Andriamanga, executive secretary of Voahary Gasy, wearing a suit and tie with foliage visible in the background.

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