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Still Life & Food Stylist: STEPHANIE STAMATIS
Blurring the lines between food styling, set design, and still life art — Stephanie crafts opposing compositions that feel both nostalgic and poetic. She directs imagery with a reverence for tactile objects, nostalgia, and the surreal beauty of the everyday.
Photographer: ADRIEN DUBOST
Adrien’s work balances graphic precision with delicate, living accents, bringing unexpected life and subtle tension to his meticulously composed still lifes.
Still Life Artist: ANNETTE MASTERMAN
Annette’s compositions invite us to slow down and discover beauty in the unexpected. She approaches still life with a sculptor’s eye and a storyteller’s instinct. Her work explores balance, tension and negative space — transforming objects, surfaces and light into composed visual narratives that feel refined yet quietly expressive.
Photographer: DEO SUVEERA
Deo Suveera’s photography is rooted in quiet observation — capturing light, texture and form with a meditative stillness. His work elevates the everyday into moments of subtle beauty, balancing fine-art sensitivity with a refined editorial eye. We’re drawn to his ability to slow the viewer down, revealing poetry in the overlooked.
Photographer: CHARLOTTE ROBIN
Charlotte Robin captures moments that sit between intention and instinct, balancing graphic clarity with quiet emotional depth. Her work explores colour, space and gesture with restraint, creating images that feel composed, restrained and rich with atmosphere.
Photographer: MATHIEU TRAUTMANN
Trautmann’s photography is grounded in a quiet, sensual minimalism, where nothing feels superfluous and every detail is intentional — a visual language that gives still life a contemplative presence.
DISCOVER THIS...
Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy
Following the production journey behind the 1969 film, recommended by Kristine McKenna
The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
This exceptional example of solo piano is the biggest selling record in the 25 year history of the pioneering jazz label ECM, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
The debut novel from Vietnamese-American poet Ocean Vuong, recommended by Emerson Miller
The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector
A 1964 mystical novel about a woman in the aftermath of having crushed a cockroach in the door of a wardrobe", recommended by Emma Westenberg
Weldon Irvine – Gloria
This guitar track, taken from the American composer, playwright, poet, pianist, organist, and keyboardist’s album Liberated Brother is a melancholy masterwork, recommended by Okay Kaya
NTS Breakfast Show
Evade the Spotify algorithm by tuning in to London’s edgiest radio station, NTS, recommended by Jarod Taber
IRON | Soundscapes
A curated playlist that encapsulates the spirit of the American West and IRON, recommended by Stefan Siegel
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
The bestselling novel about three American women's sexual lives, recommended by Ciara O'Shea
Communique by Dire Straits
The second studio album from the British rockers, released in 1979, recommended by Annie Godwin-Austen
In the Mood for Love
Wong Kar-Wai’s 2000 cult classic about two neighbors who form a bond when they both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
Hive sculpture, Kew Gardens
A 17-M tall installation that recreates life inside a beehive, recommended by Johnnie Collins
Dashwood Books, NYC
Bookshop devoted exclusively to photography books, including rare and out-of-print titles, recommended by Indigo Lewin
West with the Night: A Memoir by Beryl Markham
The spellbinding memoir of an aviator, racehorse trainer and fascinating beauty, recommended by Arielle Pytka
Tokyo Vice
A stylish drama about a US journalist who breaks open the violent world of the yakuza, recommended by Daisy Hoppen
Five Easy Pieces
A portrayal of the alienation and restlessness of the American middle classes that earned Jack Nicholson an Oscar nomination, recommended by Stéphane Sednaoui
The Power of Play by Paul Pethick
A deep dive into the importance of play, recommended by Sian Saunders
David Hilliard
Images that focus on the personal, familiar and ordinary, striking a balance between autobiography and fiction, recommended by Lena Felton
Isolated Heroes by Raf Simons and David Sims
A rare photo book featuring the designer and photographer's collaborative work from summer 1999, recommended by Becky Smith
PHOTOGRAPHER: MATHIEU TRAUTMANN
Trautmann’s photography is grounded in a quiet, sensual minimalism, recommended by Creative Blood
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The bestselling novel about two video game designers who meet as teenagers, and the unconventional love story that ensues, recommended by Camille Charrière
This is Vegan Propaganda by Ed Winters
Based on years of research and conversations, this book gives you all the knowledge you need to understand the issues at stake, recommended by Christoph Florin
Serge Gainsbourg: Histoire de Melody Nelson
1971 concept album about an illicit romance, recommended by Raphael Salley
ARTIST & COMPOSER: BORIS ACKET
Boris Acket's installations transform spaces into fully sensory experiences, recommended by Creative Blood
STYLIST: SALOME POLOUDENNY
Salomé creates aesthetic narratives that communicate identity beyond fashion -making her work particularly resonant for our agency, recommended by Creative Blood
Beyond The Streets
Contemporary art-driven movement known for its massive-scale street art exhibitions, recommended by Chad Hinson
Psycle London
A multifaceted global health and fitness brand like no other, recommended by Kay Montano
The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice By Tricia Romano
As told by the iconic newspaper's legendary writers, editors, and photographers, recommended by Kristine McKenna
PHOTOGRAPHER & PERFORMANCE ARTIST: ISABELLE WENZEL
Isabelle Wenzel shoots herself in insane poses and looks, with raw energy and incredible strength, recommended by Creative Blood
Ethnoecology with Leigh Joseph
Ethnobotany i.e. the what, where and who of where plants come from!, recommended by Johnnie Collins
How to Live by Derek Silvers
A self-help book where each chapter believes it knows how you should live, and each chapter disagrees with the next, recommended by Stefan Siegel
DIGITAL CREATOR: MARCIJUŠ STUDIO
Tablescapes that make us want to throw dinner parties in the chicest spaces, recommended by Creative Blood
Follower by CANTY
A darkly enigmatic debut LP from a striking songwriter, recommended by Douglas Dare
Arles Photography Festival
"It's just brilliant -photography, exhibitions, talks, films and all in the blazing sun - gorgeous.", recommended by Lee Williams
FASHION STYLIST: RICARDO ARENAS V
This is what happens when fashion crashes into culture and scribbles way outside the lines, recommended by Creative Blood
Chez Georges, Paris
This legendary Parisian institution serves flawless traditional cuisine, recommended by James Wright
Flux Gourmet
An avant garde flick about a sinister high art culinary residency, recommended by Poppy Cockburn
MiniKingz: Iconicy
Sophomore album from genre-spanning North London-based collective, recommended by Pauli Lovejoy
PHOTOGRAPHER & DIRECTOR: LENNERT MADOU
No AI here - just grace, graft, and raw creativity, recommended by Creative Blood
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Life lessons from the super-producer and co-founder of Def Jam Records, recommended by Laura Conway
Dries Van Noten
The Belgian fashion designer, particularly renowned for his bold prints, vibrant colours, and unique blend of classic and avant-garde elements, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
1988 documentary film about the life of bebop pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, directed by Charlotte Zwerin, recommended by Jarod Taber
Haas Beisl in Vienna
Founded in 1935, this Viennese pub boasts a ‘regulars' table, traditional Viennese delicacies and a selection of regional wines and and beer, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
ARTIST: SIENNA MURDOCH
Seductive seaweed biomaterial sculptures hover between skin and dessert—visceral, erotic folklore., recommended by Creative Blood
Orlam by PJ Harvey
The alt songstress's epic poem celebrating the Dorset dialect, recommended by Douglas Dare
Berlin by Hedi Slimane
The first photo book from the French photographer and couturier, recommended by Becky Smith
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: ISABELLE BUCKLAND
Isabelle Buckland doesn’t just set the table, she stages a feast for the eyes, recommended by Creative Blood
Finding Vivian Maier
Documentary film about nanny and secret street photographer Vivian Maier, recommended by Janet Jupp
Alis Trinbago Roti shop
A pint-sized, takeout-style Caribbean eatery , recommended by Sascha Behrendt
VISUAL ARTIST: HANA KATOBA
A beautiful environmental story that speaks directly to our values on sustainability, recommended by Creative Blood
Claridges
Understated elegance in its iconic art deco building in the heart of Mayfair, recommended by Ciara O'Shea
Eyes of Laura Mars
1978 mystery horror about a fashion photographer who can suddenly see through the eyes of a serial killer as he commits his crimes, recommended by Ciara O'Shea
Fragments of a Faith Forgotten: The Art of Harry Smith at the Whitney Museum
Survey exhibition of the late painter, filmmaker, folklorist, musicologist, collector and radical nonconformist, recommended by Kristine McKenna
In The Mood For Love
As two friends realize their respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another, recommended by Sarah Thompson
Happy Hour
Four women in the seaside city of Kobe, Japan navigate the unsteady currents of their work, domestic, and romantic lives, recommended by Stéphane Sednaoui
Jon Ronson: Things Fell Apart
Podcast exploring cancel culture, culture wars and everyday battles for dominance between conflicting values, recommended by Emma Westenberg
Afternoon Tea at The Savoy
The UK’s ultimate Afternoon Tea served in the stunning, glass-domed Thames Foyer, recommended by Jaz Rai-Green
Paris, Texas
Wim Wenders' neo-Western drama starring Harry Dean Stanton, recommended by Raphael Salley
Okay Kaya - I'm Stupid (but I love you)
A heart-bruising track from the witty Norwegian-American songstress , recommended by James Wright
Come And See
This legendary film from Soviet director Elem Klimov is a senses-shattering plunge into the dehumanising horrors of war, recommended by Nicola Collins
So Books, Tokyo
A haven for book lovers, specialising in a selection of rare art, design and photography books, recommended by Jaime Perlman
MULTIDISCIPILINARY ARTIST: EMI KUSANO
On first glance these seem like beautiful photographs, recommended by Creative Blood
Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico
A sociological novel about a couple caught in the emptiness of contemporary existence, translated by Sophie Hughes, recommended by Chris Black
James Blake
Mercury prize-winning music from an English singer-songwriter, recommended by Lea Colombo
SET DESIGNER: CLARISSE D'ARCIMOLES / MCKINLOCH STUDIO
We fell right down the rabbit hole with Clarisse’s work - playful, mythical, and a little feral, recommended by Creative Blood
Dream Away by Michael Northrup
A visual stream-of-consciousness that takes the form of a photo book, recommended by Jaime Perlman
DIGITAL ARTIST: CRISTIAN PODDIGHE
Mixing pop culture and cinematic flair, recommended by Creative Blood
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The bestselling novel that tells the compelling story of the friendship between two passionate gamers, recommended by Shantell Martin
A Zed & Two Noughts
Peter Greenaway's disturbing 1985 film about twin zoologists who lose their wives in a car accident and become obsessed with decomposing animals, recommended by Nick Haramis
Alf Cranner – Fiine Antiquiteter
Want to go to Norway? This traditional Norwegian music will transport you directly to the fjords, recommended by Okay Kaya
Saraghina Restaurant, Brooklyn
Neapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven, plus an in-house bakery and cafe, recommended by Shantell Martin
The Dog & Bell pub in Bermondsey
"They do lots of things really well - sausage and pickle festival being a highlight!", recommended by Lee Williams
Cafe Cecilia Cookbook
100 recipes from Max Rocha's neighborhood restaurant serving simple Irish and European inspired food, recommended by Daisy Hoppen
FASHION DESIGNER: MARIE ADAM-LEENAERDT
Marie pushes volume, structure and bold proportions into new heights of style, recommended by Creative Blood
F*Choir open sessions
Join an open rehearsal with London's foremost queer punk choir, recommended by Posy Kai Dixon
Pum Pum Hour w/ Lil C - Live on Fridays, NTS
Weekly radio show with Lil C live in session, recommended by Posy Kai Dixon
Romans Restaurant
Their fava bean puree is on the menu everyday and it’s reason enough for a monthly trip, recommended by Quentin Jones
PHOTOGRAPHER: ADRIEN DUBOST
Adrien’s work balances graphic precision with delicate living accents, recommended by Creative Blood
DOP: NATASHA DUURSMA
This video for Peggy Gou, shot on iPhone, is stunning, recommended by Creative Blood
PHOTOGRAPHER: HARRIET MACSWEEN
Tactile storytelling from Harriet MacSween. Every shot pulses with colour and texture you can almost touch, recommended by Creative Blood
"DEAR STRANGER" BY SHIZUKA YOKOMIZO
We’re captivated by the delicate tension in Shizuka’s portraits- subjects seen through windows, recommended by Creative Blood
Lovely Day, New York
A popular Thai cafe with red leather booths on Elizabeth Street, recommended by Antony Crook
COLLAB: NORBLACK NORWHITE x NIKE
Nike’s historic collaboration with all-female design duo NorBlack NorWhite, recommended by Creative Blood
Nuclear Folly: A New History of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Serhii Plokhy
A gripping account of a pivotal moment in modern history, recommended by Max Osinski
Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, Wales
"My spiritual reset spot, I love the cold water and open awesome space", recommended by Lee Williams
A Change of Sex
An affecting doc that follows one trans woman's journey, recommended by Douglas Dare
Araku, Colaba, Mumbai
India’s first restaurant dedicated to regenerative agriculture, recommended by Amé Amrit
Radiooo
Mix things up with a music discovery app with playlists arranged not by genre but by decade and region, recommended by Indigo Lewin
Rosa Kwir
A living archive revolving around alternative notions of masculinity in Malta, recommended by Posy Kai Dixon
In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri
A passionate love letter to language and Italy, recommended by Sara Morosi
Yume (dreams)
A somnambulant series of tales inspired by eight of director Akira Kurosawa's recurring dreams, recommended by Amé Amrit
Double Dutch by Malcom McLaren
A joyful track taken from McLaren's ground-breaking album Duck Rock, recommended by Sascha Behrendt
Ruth Reichl
The former restaurant critic for The New York Times, chef and author who says the best career moves are the ones that scare you, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
STYLIST: ROBBIE SPENCER
Robbie has taken the humble Adidas tracksuit to create these sculptural looks, recommended by Creative Blood
HAIR STYLIST: WIG MAKER & ARTIST: ZHOU XUE MING
Hair sculptures blend fantasy with precision—transforming strands into emotional canvas., recommended by Creative Blood
Dersu Uzala
1975 film about an explorer sent on an expedition to the snowy Siberian wilderness, recommended by Stéphane Sednaoui
The Shepherd, Detroit
A one hundred ten-year-old Romanesque-style church transformed into a creative hub, recommended by Sara Morosi
Wowee Zowee by Pavement
The controversial third studio album of the American indie rock band, recommended by Raphael Salley
Baxter Dury
No time like the present to discover the music of this English indie musician, recommended by Casper Sejersen
Nick Waplington
Exhibition of the 1991 series 'Living Room' at London's newest art space, Hamitons Gallery, recommended by Becky Smith
Rocky steps in Philadelphia
Made famous by the 1976 film Rocky, these 72 stone steps lead up to the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, recommended by Nicola Collins
The Barbican
One of London’s most iconic architectural achievements: a city within a city, raised above street level, recommended by Steph Wilson
Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life
Read this if you want to find and explore your Ikigai, or 'reason to live', recommended by Pauli Lovejoy
Nothing But Thieves
British rock band from Southend-on-Sea Nothing But Thieves, recommended by Janet Jupp
Cindy Sherman at Cycladic: Early Works
Presenting more than 100 works in the artist's first solo museum show in Greece, recommended by Caroline von Kuhn
The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West
Set in Hollywood, this 1939 follows a young artist, hired by a movie studio to do scene design and painting, recommended by Nick Haramis
Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
A darkly humorous novel about an aspiring writer, recommended by Posy Kai Dixon
Miles Davis: The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions
Miles Davis: The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions, recommended by Jesse Simon
Godland
Beautifully shot and centred around a Danish priest sent to a remote part of Iceland, where he starts to lose touch with his own reality, recommended by Steph Wilson
Marin County, California
Golden Gate Bridge views, trails and the 1855 Point Bonita Lighthouse, recommended by Lena Felton
DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER: BENJAMIN JONSSON
Benjamin Jonsson brings the energy and dynamism of his choreography to his directing lens, recommended by Creative Blood
On Falling
This indie film tells the story of Aurora - a Portuguese worker in a Scottish warehouse, navigating loneliness and alienation in an algorithm-driven gig economy, recommended by Okay Kaya
Jodorowsky’s Dune
Epic documentary about the greatest film never made, recommended by Christoph Florin
Nan Goldin: You never did anything wrong @ Gagosian, NY
Two new moving-image works presented in specially designed pavilions and an extensive body of new photographs, recommended by Camille Charrière
PHOTOGRAPHER: TOM SILVESTER
Tom’s background as a graphic designer clearly shapes his perspective and translates in his photography, recommended by Creative Blood
Vibrate Higher: A Rap Story by Talib Kwesi
A firsthand account of hip-hop as a political force from the world-renowned rapper, recommended by Chad Hinson
Desert Island Disks
Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island?, recommended by Daisy Hoppen
Into The Woods: How stories work and why we tell them
John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy reveals the secrets to the art of narrative, recommended by Sascha Behrendt
Hyams Beach, Australia
An idyllic beach, known for its sugar-white sands and crystal clear waters, recommended by Sarah Thompson
ARTIST: TOMISLAV TOPIC
Tomislav plays beautifully with colour and transparent materials to create his body of work, recommended by Creative Blood
The New Britain Museum of American Art
The first museum with a singular focus on American art and its panoramic view of American artistic achievement, recommended by Shantell Martin
Andreas Gursky
German photographer known for his large-format architecture and landscape colour photographs, recommended by Sarah Thompson
Hale County This Morning This Evening
A kaleidoscopic and humanistic view of the Black community in Hale County, Alabama, recommended by James Wright
The Fence Magazine
A quarterly magazine and newsletter based in London, focused on life in the UK and Ireland, recommended by Chris Black
Luke Grimes
Actor-turned musician Grimes has just released a debut album, recommended by Emerson Miller
Madness Rack and Honey by Mary Ruefle
Collected lectures articulating the weird magic of poetry, recommended by Poppy Cockburn
19-69 Female Christ
A scent inspired by the performance artist Lene Adler, recommended by Casper Sejersen
The Five Points Project
A music and art collective hosting monthly live jazz jam nights at Ninety One Living Room, Brick Lane, recommended by Annie Godwin-Austen
Les Distractions de Dagobert by Leonora Carrington
Painted when the surrealist was just 28, zoom in to see its weird and wonderful details, recommended by Amanda Charchian
Le Mépris (Contempt)
Jean-Luc Godard novelle vague masterpiece starring Brigette Bardot, recommended by Raphael Salley
PHOTOGRAPHER: CHARLOTTE ROBIN
Charlotte captures moments that sit between intention and instinct, balancing graphic clarity with quiet emotional depth, recommended by Creative Blood
PHOTOGRAPHER: LAUREN BAMFORD
Balancing the line between fun and luxury with ease, recommended by Creative Blood
STYLIST: MARISSA BAKLAYAN
Fearless stylist juxtaposes textures, transforming ordinary into avant-garde visual poetry., recommended by Creative Blood
Papo's Bagels, Dalston
NY style bagels in London with plenty of vegan-friendly options, recommended by Indigo Lewin
PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID VAN DER LEEUW
This beautiful editorial pays homage to American cinema, recommended by Creative Blood
Sunny’s Bar, Red Hook, NY
Knickknack-adorned Red Hook saloon that's been around in one guise or another since the 1890s, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
Two Days, One Night
A heartfelt socialist epic from the Dardenne brothers starring Marion Cotillard, recommended by Sara Morosi
VISUAL ARTIST: HOLA RIT
Hola's collage and inflatable series feel like a breath of fresh air, recommended by Creative Blood
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
The American chef’s iconic memoir, revealing the brutal reality of the professional kitchen, recommended by Jarod Taber
Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid
The 1969 classic about a train robbery that goes wrong, recommended by Arielle Pytka
The Midnight Miracle
A Music and debate podcast hosted by Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey, and Talib Kweli, recommended by Chad Hinson
All Dogs Matter Instagram
London based Foster and Adoption charity, transforming the lives of unwanted and abandoned dogs, recommended by Laura Conway
The New Yorker
America's best magazine for staying well informed and well rounded, recommended by Daisy Hoppen
COSTUME DESIGNER: SPENCER HORNE
Spencer's audacious costume universe defies convention at every turn, recommended by Creative Blood
ARTIST: YUMNA AL-ARASHI
Artist, Yumna Al-Arashi turns the lens on herself in her exhibition Tears For The Future , recommended by Creative Blood
Keith Jarrett
One of the most original and prolific jazz pianist, composer, and saxophonists of all time, recommended by Valentine Avron
AI STREET PHOTOGRAPHER ARTIST: SY GOLDSTEIN
We love that Sy’s work is rooted in street portrait photography, recommended by Creative Blood
Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto, the V&A Museum
An exhibition featuring over 200 looks that explores Chanel's iconic style, recommended by Georgia
Clowning with Mick Barnfather
Access your inner clown with a short course in the artform making a comeback, recommended by Emma Westenberg
Camera Lucida by Roland Barthes
Passionate, in-depth reflections on photography, recommended by Valentine Avron
The Old Place, Malibu
This ex-general store-turned-restaurant serves hearty American eats in a setting straight out of a Western film, recommended by Stefan Siegel
Sudan Archives
This US violinist and vocalist writes, plays, and produces her own music, drawing inspiration from Sudanese fiddlers, recommended by Chad Hinson
X
American punk rock band formed in LA in 1977 and still touring today, recommended by Kristine McKenna
Vittles
The most delicious substack on the internet for food & culture writing, recommended by Johnnie Collins
The Method by Isaac Butler
A critically acclaimed cultural history of Method acting, recommended by Max Osinski
The Flux Divorce
Ffarrabas and Hendricks were married in 1961. In 1971, having decided to split up, they staged the Flux Divorce, recommended by Nick Haramis
Death of an Artist
A six-part series hosted by The Story of Art Without Men author Katy Hessel, recommended by Amanda Charchian
catsflix
Get your daily dose of hilarious cat content, courtesy @catsfllix, recommended by Poppy Cockburn
Governor's Island, New York
An escapist island of lush greenery, public art and activities, recommended by Shantell Martin
Dylan Morris
Mixed media artist, bringing passionate works to life using digital, collage and spray paint , recommended by Johnnie Collins
Virdee Stores
The Southeast's first Indian Mithai “Sweet” Shop (est. 1968), specialising in Mithai & Vegetarian Savoury Snacks, recommended by Jaz Rai-Green
What now? With Trevor Noah
Conversations with special guests talking about the world's hottest topics, recommended by Pauli Lovejoy
Africa Brooke
Inspiring posts from the consultant, mentor & author of The Third Perspective, recommended by Kay Montano
Max Richter
Especially live in concert. It is a transcendent experience, recommended by Quentin Jones
BBC Radio 3
Replacing the BBC Third Programme in 1967, the station broadcasts classical music and opera, alongside jazz, world music, drama, culture and the arts, recommended by Steph Wilson
Salt by Mark Kurlansky
A multilayered history and glittering story of the surprising ways salt has shaped civilisation from the beginning, recommended by Amanda Charchian
The Fran Lebowitz Reader
The definitive essay collection from New York legend and satirist, Fran Lebowitz, recommended by Jaz Rai-Green
The Slate Culture Gabfest
Culture critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner debate the week in culture, from highbrow to pop, recommended by James Wright
This Is Water by David Foster Wallace
Writing with his one-of-a-kind blend of causal humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
American Water by Silver Jews
The third album by the American indie rock group, dubbed 'arcane hillbilly disco' by Pitchfork, recommended by Raphael Salley
Lumiere Music Hall, Los Angeles
Indie cinema in Beverly Hills screening world, independent and arthouse films, recommended by Indigo Lewin
The Wild Child
French new wave auteur Francois Truffaut's 1970 masterpiece, recommended by Lea Colombo
The Rewatchables
A film buff love-in discussing the flicks that don't get old, recommended by Lee Swillingham
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Interview podcast with the world's best entrepreneurs to find out how they built iconic brands, recommended by Jesse Simon
Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas
'The characters, the humour, and human existence in all its glory and un-glory. ", recommended by Lee Williams
BLAU Internatonal
Art Magazine described by Peter Lindbergh as "like your favorite restaurant, at which you want to order every single dish", recommended by Amanda Charchian
Osteria de Fiore, Venice
Elegant, old-school dining at a Michelin-starred mainstay, recommended by Arielle Pytka
Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Myths and stories of the Wild Woman Archetype, recommended by Casey Brooks
Jaime Wyatt
Americana and outlaw country singer hailed by Pitchfork as one of the “most exciting and skillful storytellers”, recommended by Jesse Simon
PHOTOGRAPHER: JOYCE NG
Street-cast daydreams transform mundane moments into mythic, intimate theatre., recommended by Creative Blood
PHOTOGRAPHER: FRANCESC PLANES
We’re drawn to the streak of humour running through these Fashion Week backstage moments, recommended by Creative Blood
Jake & Dinos Chapman
'Smile and the world smiles with you' limited edition poster, recommended by Becky Smith
Spiritland, Kings Cross
Food, drink and the world's best sound system unite, recommended by Sian Saunders
Manhattan
Casper shares his very own special recipe. Find it on his podcast page, recommended by Casper Sejersen
Ultra Lights / Ultra Lights EP
The debut self-titled EP from "’90s slacker indie with a bit of classic rock swagger and a pinch of Southern flavour" according to Stereogum, recommended by Chris Black
L'Écume des Jours (or Froth on the Daydream)
A surreal 1947 novel by French author Boris Vian, recommended by Raphael Salley
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Essential advice on how to build a business when there are no easy answers, recommended by Jesse Simon
Rory's Place, Ojai, Santa Barbara
A collab between sisters Rory and Meave McAuliffe with menus are inspired by seasonal produce, seafood and livestock from Ojai, Santa Barbara, recommended by Jarod Taber
Pina Bausch – Vollmond
Meaning “full moon”, Vollmond has a reputation for sending people wild. This series of extended dance solos moves between the cruelty and sadness, recommended by Jaime Perlman
Lucky & Joy
Chinese dishes with a twist and cocktails on the lower Clapton Road, recommended by Poppy Cockburn
Noble Rot
An award-winning restaurant in London's Bloomsbury and Soho. It's also a magazine about wine, food and pop culture, recommended by Becky Smith
National Cowgirl Museum, Texas
An entire museum dedicated to honouring women of the American West, recommended by Emerson Miller
Tracey Emin
The iconic My Bed artist who recently opened an art school in Margate, recommended by Becky Smith
Sorolla Museum, Madrid
The former home and studio of the renowned Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, housing the largest collection of his works, recommended by Sara Morosi
Eat Drink Man Woman
A family drama directed by Ang Lee about a chef and his three daughters, recommended by Jaz Rai-Green
Pina
Wim Wenders’ Oscar-nominated documentary about the life and work of the celebrated dance choreographer, Pina Bausch, recommended by A Passion Thing co-founders
My Night at Maud's
Eric Rohmer's 1969 New Wave rom-com and the third film in his series of Six Moral Tales, recommended by Caroline von Kuhn
STILL LIFE & FOOD STYLIST: STEPHANIE STAMATIS
Stephanie blurs the lines between food styling, set design, and still life art, recommended by Creative Blood
The Three Body Problem by Mauri Valtonen and Hannu Karttunen
An introduction to celestial mechanics, recommended by Lee Swillingham
Franz Kline
Franz Kline was an American painter. He is associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement of the 1940s and 1950s, recommended by Nicola Collins
The Rose Reading Room at New York Public Library
This iconic location has 52-foot-tall ceilings displaying murals of vibrant skies and billowing clouds, recommended by Antony Crook
Akara Art Gallery, Mumbai
Modern and contemporary art gallery presenting work that centres India and South Asia within the continuum of international art history, recommended by Amé Amrit
Durham, North Carolina
A short flight away from New York City, famously known as the “City of Medicine,” with healthcare as a major industry, and some of the best coffee establishments in the States, recommended by Chris Black
Berhana: Amén (The Nomad’s Dream)
A sonic expedition that unravels the complexities of first-generation American identity, recommended by Lena Felton
The Process by Brion Gysin
The first novel by the painter and composer, William S. Burroughs collaborator, recommended by Raphael Salley
PHOTOGRAPHER: DEO SUVEERA
Deo Suveera’s photography is rooted in quiet observation — capturing light, texture and form with a meditative stillness, recommended by Creative Blood
Substack: Interloper by Alice Zoo
Newsletter feat. long-form essays on photography, thoughtful criticism, and conversations with artists about photography, reading, and writing, recommended by Steph Wilson
Anohni
The English-born singer, songwriter, and visual artist known for her hauntingly beautiful vocals, recommended by Sarah Thompson
Dark Horse
A cinematic Danish film about a young man who shuns romance in favour of something different, recommended by Christoph Florin
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Nicknamed the 'Blue City', Chefchouen is situated in a mountainous region in northern Morocco, recommended by Nick Haramis
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The indie-kid cult classic from acclaimed director Michel Gondry, recommended by Annie Godwin-Austen
Tokio 7
New York City-based vintage designer and second hand clothing store , recommended by Annie Godwin-Austen
Nightshift
A masterwork of surreal, somnambulant cinema that tracks the course of a West London hotel clerk's nightshift, recommended by Jaime Perlman
There are Artists Among Us Camp Flag
Classic felt camp flag created by Oxford Pennant, recommended by Laura Conway
PHOTOGRAPHER: SONGYI YOON
Dreamlike scenes from South Korean Photographer Songyi Yoon, recommended by Creative Blood
True Mothers
The moving story of a couple contacted by their adopted child's birth mother, recommended by Stéphane Sednaoui
Mari Merenda
Enchanting, melodic tracks from the Brazillian singer and composer, recommended by Emma Westenberg
HAIR STYLIST: MUSTAFA YANAZ
We’re in awe of Mustafa’s ability to style chaotic hair days into punk-rock perfection. Hats off to him, recommended by Creative Blood
Jaws
Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 shark flick. "You're gonna need a bigger boat!", recommended by Nicola Collins
STILL LIFE ARTIST: ANNETTE MASTERMAN
Annette’s compositions invite us to slow down and discover beauty in the unexpected, recommended by Creative Blood
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Céline Sciamma's instant classic that centres on a female painter's wedding portrait of a young woman, recommended by Caroline von Kuhn
Harold & Maude
A cult favourite about an unconventional couple who meet at a funeral, recommended by Kay Montano
Nobody Wants This
Laugh-out-loud comedy about an agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi who fall in love, recommended by Camille Charrière
Under the Net by Iris Murdoch
Murdoch's first published novel is set in London, and follows the story of a struggling young writer, recommended by Okay Kaya
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Best-selling novel about a case of 'borrowed' identity, recommended by Lena Felton
Loki Poojan Rub by Surinder Kaur
Sung by legendary Punjabi folk singer Surinder Kaur and based on a poem by renowned poet Shiv Kumar, recommended by Amé Amrit
Last and First Men
Icelandic sci-fi about a future race of humans on the verge of extinction, recommended by Antony Crook
Dan Mahboubian Rosen Instagram
Satirical pretentiousness at its best from American screenwriter and film director Dan Rosen, recommended by Sascha Behrendt
OMM
Odunpazarı Modern Museum platforms modern and contemporary art from Türkiye and abroad, recommended by Lea Colombo
1883
American Western drama miniseries from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, recommended by Stefan Siegel
The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd
A poetic exploration of the rocks, rivers, creatures and hidden aspects of the Cairngorm Mountains, recommended by Antony Crook
FLORAL ARTIST: HARRIET PARRY
Harriet transforms the human form into a living canvas where industrial meets organic, recommended by Creative Blood
