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Venice Biennale 2026

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri ...  Show more

Wallace Chan: ‘Vessels of Other Worlds’

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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