Monocle on Culture Monocle Radio
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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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The Staves
Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor, the sisters behind English indie-folk band The Staves, join Robert Bound in the studio. Their John Congleton-produced fifth LP, ‘All Now’, is lyrically rich and full of moments of euphoria. They discuss how to work with your siblings, finding the confidence to make bold decisions and why they always return to an early influence: ‘Sister Act’.
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Lauren Oyler
Cultural critic and novelist Lauren Oyler’s essays and reviews have caused a stir online. She joins Robert Bound in the studio to discuss her new book of essays, ‘No Judgement’. Oyler muses on gossip, Goodreads, expat life in Berlin and her experience of trying ‘jaw yoga’ to ease her anxiety-fuelled teeth-grinding.
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Spain’s international contemporary art fair Arco Madrid
We head to the Spanish capital for a special edition of the programme from Arco Madrid. As well as being a major contemporary art market platform, the fair has a strong curatorial core and deep connections with the Latin American scene. We meet the fair’s director and one of its leading curators. Plus: we find out about a major merger in Spain and hear from the artist representing the country at this year’s Venice Biennale.
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‘Io Capitano', Lana Lubany and the first AI-created artworks
We meet the director and script consultant of ‘Io Capitano’, the stirring Oscar-nominated film that follows two Senegalese teenagers as they try to make their way from their homeland to Europe. Plus: we catch up with the Palestinian-American singer Lana Lubany, and find out about a computer program that used AI to create artworks 50 years ago.
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Hans Zimmer
Ahead of the release of ‘Dune: Part Two’, we speak to the legendary film score composer and music producer, Hans Zimmer. He discusses his love for Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, his approach to world building and how he was once fired by the BBC. Plus: ‘Monocle on Culture’ contributor Leila Latif shares her thoughts on the new film.
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Yoko Ono’s endless imagination
We head to London’s Tate Modern gallery for ‘Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind’. The UK’s largest-ever exhibition on the work of the artist and activist, it brings together her performances, films, music, photography and more. Robert Bound speaks to its curator, Juliet Bingham, arts journalist Andrew Male and broadcaster Jennifer Lucy Allan.
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A Masterful Exploration of Art and Culture!
I recently had the pleasure of listening to the "Olafur Eliasson at the Tate Modern" episode of "Monocle on Culture." The episode's deep dive into Eliasson's show 'In Real Life' was both enlightening and captivating. The discussions around the artist's work, combined with the expert opinions of Francesca Gavin and Jane Morris, provided a comprehensive understanding of Eliasson's contributions to the art world. The episode masterfully unraveled the intricacies of the exhibition and highlighted what makes Eliasson's work so compelling. A must-listen for art enthusiasts and culture aficionados alike. Stellar content and presentation! Highly commendable!