Monocle on Culture returns. Robert Bound is joined by culture editor Sophie Monaghan-Coombs, fresh from the Venice Biennale, to discuss everything from the pavilions to the protests. Plus: we hear from artists Michael Armitage and Lorna Simpson.

Monocle on Culture returns. Robert Bound is joined by culture editor Sophie Monaghan-Coombs, fresh from the Venice Biennale, to discuss everything from the pavilions to the protests. Plus: we hear from artists Michael Armitage and Lorna Simpson.

Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.

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Venice Biennale 2026

On the eve of the opening of a landmark show across two locations in two countries, artist Wallace Chan discusses his life and practice with Robert Bound. 

On the eve of the opening of a landmark show across two locations in two countries, artist Wallace Chan discusses his life and practice with Robert Bound.&nbsp;

Wallace Chan: ‘Vessels of Other Worlds’

Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Sarah Cracknell and Pete Wiggs from beloved British pop band Saint Etienne. They discuss their upcoming album, ‘International’, which will be their last. 

Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Sarah Cracknell and Pete Wiggs from beloved British pop band Saint Etienne. They discuss their upcoming album, &lsquo;International&rsquo;, which will be their last.&nbsp;

Saint Etienne on their 13th and final album, ‘International’ 

In our summer books special, Fredrik Backman discusses his latest book, ‘My Friends’, and Christopher Bollen talks about his novel ‘Havoc’. Plus: Georgina Godwin shares her recommended reading for the season.  

In our summer books special, Fredrik Backman discusses his latest book, &lsquo;My Friends&rsquo;, and Christopher Bollen talks about his novel &lsquo;Havoc&rsquo;. Plus: Georgina Godwin shares her recommended reading for the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Venice Biennale 2026

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