The Secret to Modern Adult Friendships
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The Secret to Modern Adult Friendships
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The Secret to Modern Friendship, According to Real Friends
In this conversation, Allie Volpe speaks with fellow freelance journalist Anna Goldfarb about their friendship and her new book Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. Making friends as adults is hard, especially in a world that demands so much form us. Volpe and Goldfarb discuss their own friendship, how to build stronger connections to others and the importance of creating memories in building deeper relationships.
VOX
Donna Nencia Bolza, an artist from Florence's Corsini family, arrived at the 2,700-acre Castello di Reschio estate to paint frescoes and fell in love with Count Benedikt Bolza, who was restoring the property. They married in 2000 and chose to live in the near-ruined castle, now a boutique hotel frequented by Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins. Bolza and her twin sister, Fiona Corsini di San Giuliano, have deeply integrated their families, raising their children together and pursuing artistic and creative activities. The twins’ bond is an integral part of the warm and creative atmosphere of Reschio. The estate, renowned for its natural beauty and luxury, offers various creative classes and activities such as horse riding, embroidery, yoga and foraging.
HOW TO SPEND IT
In Boekenhouthoek, South Africa, locals like Linki Mugidi endure harsh conditions mining cactus quartz, a crystal popularized by the Western wellness industry. Despite the grueling, dangerous work, which includes risks of tunnel collapse and poor ventilation, Mugidi and others earn meager wages, often around $4 a day. The unregulated nature of this artisanal mining contrasts sharply with the crystal's marketed healing properties. While some sellers claim responsible sourcing, the supply chain complicates ethical assurances. Calls for sustainable mining practices persist amid increasing local unemployment and demand for the sought-after crystals.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Writer Lynne Tillman speaks with artist Joan Jonas about her multifaceted career and recent projects. They explore Jonas' innovative contributions to performance art, video art, and multimedia installations, highlighting the integration of different artistic forms in her work. Jonas discusses her creative process, the significance of storytelling and myth in her pieces, and the evolution of her artistic practice over the decades. The conversation also touches upon Jonas's influences, her views on contemporary art, and the personal and societal themes reflected in her art.
FRIEZE
In an interview with The New Yorker, Diane von Furstenberg reflects on her iconic career, starting with the creation of the wrap dress, which became a symbol of female empowerment in the 1970s. She discusses her resilience in overcoming career challenges, influenced by her mother's survival of the Holocaust, and highlights her personal values of confidence and authenticity.