My favorite, every year – the ultimate best books of 2021 list | Literary Hub
This is such a brilliant list – nine works that questioned, reframed, or fundamentally changed the way we pay attention | The Believer
How Shein ushered in a new era of ultra fast fashion | Rest of World
Once in a while, I appreciate the eccentricity of maximalist design | The Spaces
New museum openings, exhibitions, cultural, music, film, and travel experiences – The 22 best new things to do in the world in 2022 | Time Out
A portrait of Isamu Noguchi and a glimpse into his oeuvre beyond his famous table and Akari lamps | It’s Nice That
The shameless ways companies used Covid-19 as a marketing tool | Fast Company
A few days ago, we have lost a literary icon, Joan Didion. I really recommend picking up one of her many beautiful essay books – her writing, style, and sharp social reportings are unparalleled.
Another influential author and feminist activist we had to say farewell to is bell hooks. Here’s an interesting essay of hers on how design has been co-opted by capitalism and lost its universal accessibility and how we could go back to an appreciation of beauty
I hate when women are told (usually by men) to smile more, but this article does have some thought-provoking bits on the social pressure to look cool and why we all seemingly stopped smiling on photos | Allure
For fellow dog lovers – The inner lives of dogs: what our canine friends really think about love, lust and laughter | The Guardian
Do millions of followers translate into actual book sales? Publishers are increasingly skeptical | The New York Times
Current favorites:
- TV show: It’s a Sin, a show about the unfolding of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s in London. Great characters and acting, beautifully written, at times funny, but mostly heartbreaking.
- Also, a special shoutout to Succession’s perfect season 3 finale
- Art: these unique pyrotechnic posters
- Ethical brand: Colorful Standard for their recycled merino wool hats
