1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1089+ words) Monocle In late February the 111 artists invited to participate in the main exhibition of the 61st Venice Biennale " themed "In Minor Keys" " were announced. The selection was led by Koyo Kouoh, who will posthumously make history as the first African woman…...

9+ mon, 6+ day ago  (658+ words) They say anything can grow in C'te d'Ivoire " including big ideas. But some fear political uncertainty will stifle its development. A few blocks away, La'Tour'F, which is set to become Africa's tallest skyscraper when it is completed next year, glimmers…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (315+ words) The World Governments Summit (WGS) is taking place this week at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The annual gathering has become one of the most packed fixtures on the diplomatic calendar, with attendees including presidents, prime ministers and policymakers from…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (133+ words) Enhancements to many of the South African city's 37 bathing facilities have made for a bumper summer of swimming and poolside fun. Monocle wades in to find a populace brought together. Its spruce-up has brought a bigger crowd than usual this…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (274+ words) Cape Town's mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, talks about smart infrastructure, resilience, and how thoughtful investment can transform urban life " while keeping the city welcoming to visitors. At this year's Quality of Life conference, Cape Town's mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined Monocle Radio's…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (163+ words) Daily inbox intelligence from Monocle What are Cape Town's secrets to liveability, how do you act like a local in Barcelona and why is the UAE the best place to bring people together? Monocle's Sophie Monaghan-Coombs tells us the story…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (218+ words) Daily inbox intelligence from Monocle Designers in the Western Cape know all about problem solving, pivoting and putting craft at the centre of their work. Now a new generation is making its mark. Importantly, the city hasn't just captured aesthetes…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (150+ words) A Lesotho MP is facing charges after accusing the country's monarch of signing over land to its neighbour, South Africa. Andrew Mueller explains the history and prospects of this decidedly niche territorial dispute." Recent Filipino elections were, arguably, a political…...

1+ year, 1+ week ago  (924+ words) Monocle is a global briefing covering international affairs, business, culture and design. First up, S'rgio D'vila on the importance of keeping a newspaper full of surprises. The week that I began to think about this column, Jeff Bezos announced that…...