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In Pursuit of Cultural Relevance, Are Collabs Still the Answer?
Ramya Giangola, Lynne Bredfeldt Haider and Ira Tassouli discuss how collaborations have evolved, what makes a good one and the importance of storytelling.
In Hospitality, Looks Aren’t Everything
Gemma Bell, Jules Perowne and Camille Calancha discuss the state of the hospitality industry, the importance of substance over style and the hotels and restaurants that get it right.
Art Fairs Are Everywhere—But Who Are They For?
Hannah Hoffman, Lolita Cros, Sarah Levine and Tatiana Cheneviere discuss the purpose of the art fair today, the changing pace of the art world and the importance of creating spaces that foster connection.
Can We Still Be Critical?
Charlene Prempeh, Leila Fataar and Chantal Fernandez discuss the fragmentation of the media landscape, the importance of criticism and whether media can be critical.
Why is Fashion so Flat Right Now?
Juliana Salazar, Marjon Carlos, Alissa Zachary, Sarah de Mavaleix and Michelle Li discuss the disappearance of personal style, starter pack culture and why the most exciting things in fashion aren’t just about clothes.
Can We Make Shopping Good Again?
Felicia Hung, Isabel Wilkinson, Amalie Moosgaard, Cecilie Moosgaard, and Dawn Nguyen discuss the first store that left an impression, how retail has changed, and the importance of connecting with consumers.
In a Disconnected World, Can Food Still Unite Us?
Sophie Dalah, Chloé Crane Leroux, Freda Yuan, Sophia Agnella Anita Stolz and Joumana Jacob discuss the meaning of food, how Instagram has changed how we eat and how food can be a vehicle for connection.
Who Rules the Art World in the Instagram Age?
Mattea Perrotta, Lucca Hue-Williams, Faridah Folawiyo and Péjú Oshin discuss the purpose of galleries today, the existing power structures and how social media impacts the art world.
What Does Luxury Even Mean?
Ramya Giangola, Grace Margetson, Pirrie Wright and Carlota Rodben discuss what luxury means today, the importance of experiences over product and the brands that get what’s next.
Can We Still Foster Real Community?
Rosa Park, Paulina Melinauskaite and Estelle Lubino discuss what community means, how spaces can create connection and their dislike for small talk.
Can Craft Redefine Consumer Culture?
Sylvie Mus, Natalia Criado, Florence Cools and Sadie Perry discuss their own buying habits and the meaning behind them, the joy of sourcing vintage and why some consumers prefer craft over trends.
Is a Picture Still Worth a Thousand Words?
Linn Hägglund, Vanessa Granda and Maxime van Namen discuss the first image that left a notable impact, what makes a great image and their philosophy on using references and moodboards.
When Can We Get Nerdy About the Women’s Suit?
Neelam Ahooja, Julie Pelipas, Daisy Knatchbull got together to nerd-out over the cuts and collars of the perfect modern suit.
Can Collecting Be the Antidote to the Instagram Interior?
Maggie Holladay, Joy Sauvage, Marine Edith Crosta and Charlotte Taylor discuss the rise in collecting, how furniture has become a status symbol and the pressure of having the perfect home.
Print Isn’t Dead
Kelly Croteau, Hanna Nova Beatrice, Mette Barfod and Sarah de Mavaleix discuss the value of niche publications in a digital world, publications as the conduit of culture and the first publication that got them hooked.
Who Influences the Influencers?
Jordan Mitchell, Otegha Uwagba and Delphine Del Val discuss what influence means, the shift from traditional influencers to tastemakers and how the rise of the influencer negatively impacted media brands.
Will Natural Beauty Relieve Us of Perfection?
Mathilde Lacombe and Neada Deters explain the contradictions of packing “natural” in a bottle, and Mandy Harris Williams probes into several facets of popular culture that influence our understanding of beauty.
Brands Can’t Buy Community. So How Do They Build One?
Charlotte Manning, Ira Tassouli, Eliska Muchova and Jordan Santos discuss whether brands can build communities, the importance of chasing authenticity over numbers and whether community and commerce can coexist.
Can Food Converge Cultures?
Rosh Mahtani, Zuri Camille De Souza, Ravinder Bhogal and Akanksha Kamath discuss the power of a memorable meal, building community through food and how recipes can become heirlooms
Being Sober Curious Never Looked This Good
Lily Geiger, Dorothy Munholland and Emily Onkey discuss the ever evolving non alcoholic beverages sector, the importance of branding and how they ended up launching brands of their own.
We spoke with ART X Lagos’ founder and CEO Tokini Peterside-Schwebig about pushing past the traditional art fair model, the importance of investing in communities and what excites her about the future.