Not All Stars Love Fame, and Is It Time To Eat Lunch With Your Colleagues?
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Not All Stars Love Fame, and Is It Time To Eat Lunch With Your Colleagues?
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Nan Goldin’s First New York Show Since Taking Down the Sacklers
Amid her activism amongst the height of the opioid crisis, Artist Nan Goldin quietly continued making art and has just launched her new show in New York at Gagosian. The show features a slideshow, film, and photo grids, focusing on themes like mythology, art, and personal reflections. While avoiding overt politics, Goldin’s exhibition explores universal emotions and human experiences. Her activism protesting the art world’s donor ties to the renowned pharmaceutical family influenced major museums to sever ties with the Sacklers.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Bobbi Brown, the incredible entrepreneur and make-up artist, speaks to Kate Finnegan on her journey from selling her first brand to Estée Lauder to launching her second billion-dollar company, Jones Road Beauty. Initially believing she was done with the beauty industry, she returned with a focus on "no-makeup makeup." Jones Road quickly gained success with products like the Miracle Balm and has built a strong community amongst the beauty industry. Brown involves her family in the business and embraces authenticity and simplicity in her brand's approach.
HOW TO SPEND IT
Founded by Swedish couple Karl Lindman and Elin Kling, built around "elevated basics”, Totême is known for their classic silhouettes in rich textiles, with just touch of design. They are dressing in a way to make her feel composed, sleek and confident in her style - without compromising quality. Resonating particularly in the US market, the idea of dressing in “uniform” where the working women can be also be stylish, is a testiment to the brand knowing who their customer is and speaking directly to them.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Michael Snyder discusses the importance of reintroducing the collaborative nature of the workplace through a meal. Mimicking the connectedness of traditional family meal time, the staff meals enjoyed by creative professionals from various industries highlights how bringing teams together can be beneficial for discussion and expression, serving as moments of connection, creativity, and cultural exchange. Snyder shows us how food can be a source of comfort and inspiration in a work environment.
T MAGAZINE
Spencer Kornhaber speaks on the invasive nature of celebrity culture and the psychological toll it can take on stars, who often face intense fan behavior and unrealistic expectations. The public adoration has historically led to personal crises and strained relationships for the famous, which is often the cost of fame and the difficulty in separating public personas from private lives.