PARTY!
A Night of Warholian Revelry in the Rainbow Room
November 16, 2022
We partied like our fabulous founder at The Andy Warhol Museum’s annual star-studded, sky-high gala at the Rainbow Room.
FAMILY
Baltimore Photographer Steven Cuffie Shows Black Women in Their Multitudes
October 28, 2022
In “Women,” Marcus Cuffie curates an exhibition of their late father’s intimate portraits of black women in 1970s Baltimore.
TRIGGERED
Jordan Wolfson Just Wants You to Trust Him
October 24, 2022
“Just because I put something there, doesn’t mean I approve of it.”
Translation by Philip Gabriel
Haruki Murakami on Cold Beer, Nothingness, and F. Scott Fitzgerald
October 21, 2022
On the occasion of his latest novel, the titan of Japanese literature opens it up to questions.
ART
The Georgian Artist Andro Wekua Considers Conflict on the Canvas
October 19, 2022
Childhood memories continue to haunt Georgian artist. Here, his friend helps him put a face to them.
IN CONVERSATION
Armando Alleyne Remembers Lunchtime with Basquiat
October 12, 2022
The two artists talk about interactions with Basquiat and running into each other on the NYC subway.
ART
“The Studio Is the War Zone”: Meet the Spanish Artist Quirze
October 7, 2022
“As an artist I do my shit with love and it’s great to see that people fuck with it.”
Artist Rae Klein on How to Find Comfort in Calamity
October 6, 2022
The rising painter discusses the inspiration behind her new exhibition, and her thoughts on Instagram and the art world.
DESIGN!
Willo Perron Shows Mel Ottenberg His Giant Sausage Couch
September 22, 2022
The designer and creative director snuggles up with our editor-in-chief for a chat about all things cozy.
ART
Wolfgang Tillmans and Douglas Stuart on Control and Queer Liberation
September 13, 2022
“You can show two men killing each other at three in the afternoon in any country in the world on public television, but you can’t show two men kissing each other.”
THE STREETS
Spanish Artist Alehsy Loves Fast and Furious and the Sunshine in NYC
September 12, 2022
“I hate to press that button, man.”
ART
Pol Taburet Is Making All the Right Moves
September 12, 2022
The rising Parisian art star takes us through his life, behind his work, and inside his studio.
LIT
James Hannaham Connects the Dots Between the Tragic and the Absurd
September 7, 2022
The acclaimed novelist spoke over Zoom with the artist Kalup Linzy about tragedy and humor, ex-gays and ex-ex-gays, and being different and staying that way.
TAG IT
Graffiti Gods Mint & Serf Tell Richie Shazam About Their Coach Collab
September 1, 2022
The artists called up the New York “it” girl to talk leather work, painting spots, and staying out of trouble with the cops.
ART
Drake Carr on Horny Art, Dive Bars, and Samuel R. Delany
August 24, 2022
The Brooklyn-based artist talks to curator Tony Jackson ahead of his salacious solo show at Fierman and Situations.
HOT LIT
LA Warman Doesn’t Believe in Lesbian Bed Death
August 4, 2022
The poet digs deep into “Dust,” death, and the erotic power of saying no.
ART!
Kalup Linzy Isn’t Ready to Say Goodbye
July 28, 2022
With the debut of his sky high solo exhibition, the artist is stepping back into the spotlight.
JUSTICE
Viva Ruíz Wants to Thank God For Abortion
July 27, 2022
“My God comes every day.”
ART!
Racquel Chevremont and Mickalene Thomas “Set It Off”
July 13, 2022
“Expect to see something you would not expect to see in the Hamptons.”
Voice Notes
Merch Alert: Interview Shirts By Farfetch BEAT and Tabboo!
June 29, 2022
Our editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg models t-shirts from our limited edition Farfetch BEAT collaboration.