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Monocle on Culture

Monocle
Tate Modern
London
Contemporary Art
Arco Madrid
Christmas Music
Art
Documentary Filmmaking
Sound Design
Werner Herzog
Photography
Dune
Venice Biennale
Cadillac
Hit Man
The Zone Of Interest
The Last Dinner Party
Yoko Ono
Hans Zimmer
Amazofuturism
A Cage Went In Search Of a Bird

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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A vibrant community is one that is engaged, connected and in conversation, and providing places for that to happen is essential. So we head to Chapters, a Berlin bookshop with a mission; Bold Tendencies, a South London arts organisation breaking down... more

Robert Bound is joined by Clarisse Loughrey, chief film critic at The Independent, and Tim Robey, film critic for The Telegraph, to discuss what’s on the big screen this August – from blockbusters to documentaries and the local film festivals worth c... more

From Colombian pop to classic rock via indie, electronica, jungle and soul, we take a spin through the best albums of the summer. Robert Bound is joined by rock and pop critic for The Times, Will Hodgkinson, and journalist, DJ and broadcaster Kate Hu... more

Whether you’re after a laugh, romance or an alternate world, our literary experts round up the summer’s best reads. Robert Bound chats with author Chris Power and ‘The Sunday Times’ deputy editor of culture, Susannah Butter.

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Recent Guests

Clarisse Loughrey
Chief Film Critic at The Independent
The Independent
Episode: Summer at the cinema
Tim Robey
Film Critic for The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: Summer at the cinema
Chris Power
Observer Columnist and author of A Lonely Man and Mothers
Observer
Episode: The best beach reads for 2026
Susannah Butter
Editor of The Sunday Times Culture Magazine
The Sunday Times
Episode: The best beach reads for 2026
Anish Kapoor
Renowned sculptor
Anish Kapoor Studio
Episode: Anish Kapoor
Leila Latif
Freelance film writer
Freelance
Episode: Cannes Film Festival 2026
Sophie Monaghan-Coombs
Monocle associate editor for Culture
Monocle
Episode: Venice Biennale 2026
Hans Ulrich Obrist
Curator and artistic director known for Archipelago concept
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo island project, Zurich/International
Episode: Venice Biennale 2026
Michael Armitage
Painter, works at Palazzo Grassi show The Promise of Change
Artist
Episode: Venice Biennale 2026

Hosts

Robert Bound
Host of Monocle on Culture, Monocle
Sarah Cracknell
British pop singer and member of Saint Etienne

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Sounds for summer 2026

    Fine podcast but how about an Apple or Spotify playlist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gregcquinn
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • 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 wh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Great show!

    Robert, host of the podcast, highlights all aspects of new great reads and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • Pretentious

    Critics that are more interested in criticism than critique

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    aa8319
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • My little culture shot

    Discovered many things with this podcast, always well developed and the guests are very interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AgatheLgr
    France8 years ago

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Some critique the pacing or hosting style but overall enjoy the expert guests and on-site reporting.
Listeners praise the show's depth and guest variety, finding the conversations enlightening and well-produced.

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Venice Biennale 2026
Q: What were the protests like, and how did they affect the experience?
Protests were widespread and culminated in a large-scale strike involving many pavilions, which altered the usual flow and atmosphere of the week and highlighted the ongoing geopolitical tensions shaping the art world's spaces.
Venice Biennale 2026
Q: What was the overall vibe of this year's Venice Biennale?
The event felt distinctly different from typical biennales, with politics taking center stage and the mood turning agitated and febrile, while still delivering strong and engaging art across the pavilions.
Wallace Chan: ‘Vessels of Other Worlds’
Q: What makes the Venus Biennale project so special for you, and how does the dual-site Shanghai extension change the work?
The Biennale animates Venice, allowing traditional crafts and contemporary art to coexist; the dual-site approach in Shanghai expands the narrative, enabling the work to move between two cities and two architectural and cultural environments, enriching its meaning through dialogue and continuity.
Wallace Chan: ‘Vessels of Other Worlds’
Q: How do you sustain your creative energy over 50-plus years as an artist?
Curiosity drives me to understand things more deeply; I learn from materials, people, nature, and time, and I see every work as a new lesson that reveals something beautiful and challenging.
Monocle meets British installation artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien
Q: At what point do you start choosing the soundtrack, choosing music to go with the film?
The soundtrack often exists before I shoot anything, it's part of the thematic development for the film.

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A culture-focused interview show that mixes art, film, books, and media business with on-site reporting and guest expertise. Recent episodes gravitate toward major exhibitions, biennales, and festival circuits—featuring intimate conversations with artists, curators, writers, and musicians, plus roundups and festival reportage that map current trends in contemporary culture. Notable is the blend of architectural and phenomenological art discussion with accessible pop-culture critique, and a consistent emphasis on how big cultural moments translate to audiences. The show often pairs high-profile artists with sharp critics or journalists, producing thoughtful context and vivid on-site storytelling that's likely to appeal to professionals in ar... more

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2. Tim Robey
3. Chris Power
4. Susannah Butter
5. Anish Kapoor
6. Leila Latif
7. Sophie Monaghan-Coombs
8. Hans Ulrich Obrist

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