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French writer Neige Sinno on writing the story she never wanted anyone to know

“Entering a country of shadows.” We met French writer Neige Sinno, who, in her autobiographical novel Sad Tiger, tells the story of being abused as...

Artist Nicolas Party on how we lose our childhood creativity

“Everybody is an artist for quite a while.” Swiss artist Nicolas Party reflects on childhood creativity and how to maintain it over time. “There's a moment...

8 Writers on Facing the Blank Page

“I think the phase where you’re discovering what you’re doing is wonderful.” Colson Whitehead, Olga Tokarczuk, and five other brilliant writers share their approach...

Artist Christina Kimeze: Painting the Texture of Memory

”I just love paint, really.” For artist Christina Kimeze, painting begins with a physical attraction to the medium itself. Through colour, layered materials, and...

Renowned artists give advice to the young

“I think that people are too concerned about not making mistakes, being right.” Jessica Stockholder emphasise the importance of focusing on the process rather...

Remembering Iranian writer Shahrnush Parsipur (1946-2026)

We are saddened to hear of the passing of writer Shahrnush Parsipur (1946–2026), author of the cult novel 'Women Without Men.' ⁠ Parsipur is considered one...

Poet Danez Smith on the Founding Fathers

Danez Smith (born 1989 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is an American poet, performer, and educator. Smith is the author of several acclaimed poetry collections,...

Pope.L on the Role of the American Artist

Pope.L. (also known as William Pope.L., 1955-2023) was an American visual artist best known for his work in performance art and interventionist public art....

Photographer Paul Graham on the Statue of Liberty

Paul Graham is a contemporary British photographer living and working in New York City. Born in 1956 in Stafford, United Kingdom, he studied at...