Monocle 24: Culture

Culture - Edition 84

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Advertising special: we hear from London’s hottest creative team, learn why everyone loves to shoot ads in South Africa, ask how you advertise western products in Tehran, and learn why legacy is becoming an important part of any campaign. Plus, a stroll down the sunset strip, the best car ad ever made and a special iconic ad soundtrack.

Culture - Edition 83

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Robert Bound brings us his highlights from the second Frieze New York art fair, we get a musical tour of Toronto courtesy of producer Gil Masuda, and enjoy a session from keyboard virtuoso, Gentry. Plus, where does philosophy sit in modern culture?

Culture - Edition 82

Mon, 6 May 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Robert Bound meets the man who knows everything about anything in the music business – Stephen Budd, South Korean indie rockers Goonam entertain us with a loud Midori House session, we mingle with the crowds at Berlin’s Gallery Weekend, and meet the filmmaker whose documentary about North Korea was the talk of Hot Docs in Toronto.

Culture - Edition 81

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Robert Bound visits Paris Photo in LA, we get check out Portuguese film at the 10th edition of Indie Lisboa, meet the director of a documentary that tells the musical story of Muscle Shoals in Alabama, and enjoy live music from José James.

Culture - Edition 80

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Poet Murray Lachlan Young drops by to talk nonsense verses, we learn how South Korea's soft-power sensation Psy makes big money from all those YouTube hits, and there’s a Midori House session from US country-music star Kacey Musgraves.

Culture - Edition 79

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Record Store Day Special: We visit some of the independent businesses celebrating the physical store in an age of digital and hear how hand-printed gig posters are having a renaissance. Plus, all the industry news from MIPTV and a trip to the Istanbul Film Festival.

Culture - Edition 78

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Monocle culture editor Robert Bound meets the man with a new business model for freelance journalism, hears from SP-Arte fair in Brazil, and enjoys a session from the New Orleans-based Hot 8 Brass Band.

Culture - Edition 77

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Robert Bound visits London’s newest theatre space, The Shed, we hear from the Bologne Children’s Book Fair and enjoy a session from the Leisure Society. Plus a Mexican festival where indigenous culture meets international pop.

Culture - Edition 76

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:04:00 GMT

A look at the best of SXSW festival in Austin, we meet artist Ian Whittlesea, and enjoy a session from soul star Cody Chestnutt.

Culture - Edition 75

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Brett Anderson tells Robert Bound about Suede’s new album, we hear how Malian state TV channel ORTM operates, and meet an entrepreneur who loves print journalism so much that he bought his local paper.

Culture - Edition 74

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:04:00 GMT

A look at the viewing habits of West Asia at the DISCOP TV conference in Istanbul, we enjoy a session from France’s favourite English singer-songwriter Charlie Winston, and check out the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Culture - Edition 73

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 19:04:00 GMT

We head to Ouagadougou to attend the Fespaco film festival, meet soul singer Jamie Lidell, enjoy a session from Canadian musician Cold Specks, and discuss Saudi Arabian art.

Culture - Edition 72

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:04:00 GMT

We ask Ossian Ward how you review an art exhibition, visit a pop-up bamboo Cantonese opera theatre in Hong Kong, and attend the recent MusicTech summit in San Francisco. Plus, a session from Villagers.

Culture - Edition 71

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Japanese pop megastar Kyary Pamyu Pamyu stops by Midori house, we hear what cinema was on show at this year's Berlin International Film Festival, and get a minute of sound from Rio carnival

Culture - Edition 70

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Robert Bound asks what Burma’s publishing market looks like, enjoys a session from multiple Grammy award-winning Steve Earle and gives his take on London Underground’s largest-ever art commission.

Culture - Edition 69

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 19:04:00 GMT

We ask whether the Midem music conference in Cannes and NAPTE TV market in Miami are still relevant. Plus, Jennifer Trausch talks us through her huge Polaroids of the deep south and we travel to Key West and Jaipur to talk books.

Culture - Edition 68

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Sundance old and new: Robert Bound meets Jackie Siegel, star of Queen of Versailles – the break out hit of Sundance 2012 and asks what went down well at this year’s Festival. Plus, a session from Devendra Banhart, and we hear about a new film distribution deal in Africa.

Culture - Edition 67

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:04:00 GMT

New music guru Huw Stephens talks us through the bands which caught his eye at Eurosonic festival, we meet Philip Tinari, director of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing to hear about their latest show, and immerse ourselves in a chilly cinematic installation at London’s Docklands.

Culture - Edition 66

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:04:00 GMT

We speak to James Cuno, president and CEO of the J Paul Getty Trust about plans for LA for Pacific Standard Time in 2013, absorb ourselves in a minute of sound from an Indian wedding, and meet the people preserving the ancient songs of Papua New Guinea.

Culture - Edition 65

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:04:00 GMT

2013 Look ahead: Robert Bound finds out what we’ll be enjoying in TV, film and art this year, with Jason Wood – director of programming at Curzon Cinemas, Lisa Campbell – editor of Broadcast magazine, and Ossian Ward – art director of Time Out, London.

Culture - Edition 64

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Best of 2012: our jam-packed Best Of Culture show brings you the greatest guests, loveliest live sessions, the most interesting cultural reports from around the globe from the past year.

Culture - Edition 63

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:04:00 GMT

On this Christmas special we meet thespian Trader Faulkner, get some seasonal song recommendations from record stores around the world, and a seasonal comedy round-up with funny man James Mullinger.

Culture - Edition 62

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We meet the galleries and collectors at Art Basel Miami Beach, discover Brazil's new culture minister Marta Suplicy's ambitions for the country's upcoming sports events, and Emma Nelson takes a tour of Charles Dickens' home in London. Plus, live music from Ilhan Ersahin.

Culture - Edition 61

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Lost art special: we debunk art crime myths with Richard Nicholson, meet art detective Robert Wittman, and hear about one of the US’s greatest heists.

Culture - Edition 60

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We explore some creative advertising in London, visit a radio station in Sierra Leone, and hear about WOMAD’s plans to venture into Russia.

Culture - Edition 59

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A session from Jay Brannan, a tour of a vinyl cover art exhibition in Copenhagen, and we meet with Rhythm ‘n’ Blues singer Nick Waterhouse.

Culture - Edition 58

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Photography special: we visit Paris Photo, discuss the end of analogue and speak to curator Marta Weiss about a Middle Eastern exhibit at the V&A.

Culture - Edition 57

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A trip to Siberia to talk books, a visit to New Zealand’s Audio Foundation, and a session from Tegan and Sara.

Culture - Edition 56

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We speak to those making election TV ads, discuss why an Argentine record label is moving into Europe, and learn about iconic illustrator Ralph Steadman.

Culture - Edition 55

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A look at the BFI’s rerelease of British ghost stories, we learn about Delhi’s spooky tales, and comedian Rich Fulcher discusses the US elections.

Culture - Edition 54

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A visit to New York’s CMJ Music Marathon, we meet the man translating “The Iliad” for South Africans, and enjoy a session from Philco Fiction.

Culture - Edition 53

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A one-year anniversary special: highlights from Frieze Masters, we talk business at Busan International Film Festival and attend special events in Chicago and New York.

Culture - Edition 52

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A look behind the World Chess Championships, we ask how to frame a master at Frieze, and meet writer and broadcaster Jonathan Meades.

Culture - Edition 51

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Legendary musician John Cale discusses his new album, we visit a translators’ conference in Moscow, and look at how the Viennafair art show has changed.

Culture - Edition 50

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A potted history of the world through the eyes of its people, we visit the Prix Italia awards in Turin, and enjoy music from Crybaby.

Culture - Edition 49

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A visit to Zürich’s International Radio Festival, we jump aboard the Africa Express music project, and enjoy a session from the Charlatans’ Tim Burgess.

Culture - Edition 48

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Comedian Rich Fulcher on US politics, we attend the opening of the Kunsthalle in Zürich, and meet the filmmakers who captured LCD Soundsystem’s farewell gig.

Culture - Edition 47

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We check out Montana’s oldest fairground relic, hear the latest cultural offerings from the Venice architecture biennale, and ask what the future of storytelling holds.

Culture - Edition 46

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:04:00 GMT

The premier of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s “Mittwoch aus Licht” opera, we discuss a film focusing on Spanish Paralympic cyclists, and make sandcastles on Rockaway Beach.

Culture - Edition 45

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We visit Øya and Flow festivals in Oslo and Helsinki, discuss Domino Records’ new digital service, and enjoy songs from folk musician James Yorkston.

Culture - Edition 44

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A chat with comedian James Mullinger at Edinburgh festival and we also meet the festival’s director. Plus, a visit to LA’s Sonos Studio acoustic gallery.

Culture - Edition 43

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We talk art with Michael Peppiatt, reflect on 25 years of MTV Europe, and visit Anthony McCall’s first solo exhibition in Berlin.

Culture - Edition 42

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A sports commentators special, with interviews from the UK, Russia, China, Australia, New Zealand, America and Ireland. Plus, a good sports theme tune or two.

Culture - Edition 41

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We inspect Olympic-themed art, meet Iain Sinclair and Andrew Kötting to discuss their new film “Swandown”, and check out Colombia’s newest hit TV show.

Culture - Edition 40

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We visit Beirut’s leg of the Hay Literary Festival, explore Buenos Aires bus routes, and enjoy a session from Dum Dum Girls’ singer Dee Dee.

Culture - Edition 39

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A visit to Les Rencontres d'Arles photography festival, we enjoy a session from Casiokids, and speak with Brazilian rapper Criolo.

Culture - Edition 38

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A trip to Denmark’s Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art, we chat to artist Jacob Hashimoto in London, and visit a microtheatre in Madrid.

Culture - Edition 37

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A visit to Cannes Lions creativity festival, a literary festival on the river Thames, and we learn what Sonar Festival’s musicians are reading in Barcelona.

Culture - Edition 36

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Is Art Basel still king of the fairs? A music session from Beatie Wolfe, Joseph Bullman discusses London’s streets, and we visit Toronto’s NXNE festival.

Culture - Edition 35

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:04:00 GMT

The PINTA Latin American art fair in London, Las Vegas’s Neon Museum, and Amani Olu discusses 12 up-and-coming curators in New York.

Culture - Edition 34

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We look along Broadway and beyond to theatre land’s Tony Awards, learn of Berlin’s clubs battling rising rents, and visit the Roma Contemporary art fair.

Culture - Edition 33

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A session from Jason Isbell, we chat to restaurant critic Giles Coren, and find out how Lisa Campbell got on at the Cannes Film Festival.

Culture - Edition 32

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Highlights from the Havana Biennial, American comedian Mike Birbiglia explains his latest show, and we talk 1970s fashion photography with Jim Lee and Peter York.

Culture - Edition 31

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT

The wandering mind with Katharine Stout of Tate Britain and author Iain Sinclair, we learn voodoo’s influence on art, and singer Astrid Williamson provides music.

Culture - Edition 30

Mon, 7 May 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Illuminating the present and crystal-balling the future, the Culture Show is an international digest of music, art, film and media.

Culture - Edition 29

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A beautiful session with the musician Bahamas, we chat with newspaper designer Dr Mario Garcia and we visit the Berlin Biennale.

Culture - Edition 28

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Collectors and collections: director of the V&A Museum Beth McKillop discusses the thrill of a good find, and photographer Jean Pigozzi talks collecting African art.

Culture - Edition 27

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We discuss the MIPTV conference with Lisa Campbell of Broadcast magazine, visit the Cairo Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival, and enjoy The Wave Pictures in session.

Culture - Edition 26

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Brazil: head of culture for the Brazilian Embassy in the UK Helena Gasparian joins arts representative Alicia Bastos for a discussion on Brazil’s cultural reach.

Culture - Edition 25

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 19:04:00 GMT

British art special: we talk to Cristina Ruiz of The Art Newspaper about Damien Hirst‚s continuing influence and chat to legendary artist Sir Peter Blake.

Culture - Edition 24

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:04:00 GMT

A Middle Eastern special with trips to Art Dubai and Bahrain to ask whether Manama earns its title as a of capital of culture?

Culture - Edition 23

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We hear from Austin’s SXSW festival about the bands and shows, but also looking at the event’s transformation into a place for launching tech businesses.

Culture - Edition 22

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Chefs Fergus Henderson and Simon Hopkinson join us in the studio to discuss the art of creating a perfect menu.

Culture - Edition 21

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We visit Marrakech Biennale, meet the publishers behind New York’s Journal of Popular Noise, and look at the Palestinian film industry.

Culture - Edition 20

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Curators: we’re joined by curatorial directors from Frieze foundation, All Tomorrows Parties and Museet Moziet in Sweden, to talk about the process.

Culture - Edition 19

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Illuminating the present and crystal-balling the future, the Culture Show is an international digest of music, art, film and media.

Culture - Edition 18

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:04:00 GMT

Illuminating the present and crystal-balling the future, the Culture Show is an international digest of music, art, film and media.

Culture - Edition 17

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:04:00 GMT

David Shrigley talks art, Danish group Giana Factory play live, we take a musical tour of Copenhagen with Fake Diamond records, and discuss Israeli newspapers.

Culture - Edition 16

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMT

What makes comedy funny? Comedian Andi Osho joins in the studio, we visit Just For Laughs festival in Montréal and meet a lecturer in comedy.

Culture - Edition 15

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We visit the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, peruse a favourite record shop in Zurich and hear about Cambodia’s golden age of film.

Culture - Edition 14

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMT

This week, we critique the critics themselves, with music writer Andrew Mueller, theatre buff Matt Wolf and film expert Alex Godfrey.

Culture - Edition 13

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMT

We chat with Ira Glass of This American Life, talk with the creative director of Spark London storytelling club, and meet the Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Culture - Edition 12

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMT

New year can mean a new start, so this special episode of Culture with Robert Bound asks how to get started in the creative industries.

Culture - Edition 11

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:04:00 GMT

The best of Culture with Robert Bound from the first 10 weeks of Monocle 24.

Culture - Edition 10

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:04:00 GMT

The Christmas Culture show has book chat with Simon Prosser, a city walk in Hudson, New York, and a music session from We Have Band.

Culture - Edition 9

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:04:00 GMT

This week we celebrate radio, travelling from Alaska to stations in London and Finland in search of the best signal. Trevor Dann joins us in the studio.

Culture - Edition 8

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:04:00 GMT

We visit Art Basel Miami Beach and a Hilla Becher exhibition, as well as hearing how Al Jazeera have been making news in the Balkans.

Culture - Edition 7

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:04:00 GMT

Robert Bound tries to answer why performance is so popular with help from theatre critic Matt Wolf, indie duo Elephant, and Korean-American artist Suitman.

Culture - Edition 6

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:04:00 GMT

We explore truth and fiction with artist Dexter Dalwood, film director Simon Curtis and novelist Alex Preston before visiting the Blindspot gallery in Hong Kong.

Culture - Edition 5

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:04:00 GMT

A Midori House session from Ane Brun, a chat with Gildas from Paris label Kitsune, and Book Corner with Travis Elborough (author of The Vinyl Countdown).

Culture - Edition 4

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:04:00 GMT

Culture talks documentary film, with a report from Copenhagen’s annual festival, and the producers of The Price of Kings: Yasser Arafat in the studio.

Culture - Edition 3

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:04:00 GMT

A special session from Emmy the Great, the Japanese composer behind the Nintendo Orchestra and the opening night of the newly refurbished Bolshoi.

Culture - Edition 2

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:04:00 GMT

Culture this week looks at film festivals in London and Tokyo and reviews our pick of the crop of current work. We also visit the Jodhpur Folk Festival in India.

Culture - Edition 1

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:04:00 GMT

Robert Bound’s maiden voyage on the seas of culture visits the Frieze Art Fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair and a few of our favourite record stores in Tokyo.