The Cult of the Artisanal Bakery
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The Cult of the Artisanal Bakery
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The Problem of the Too Truthful Woman
Writer Alexandra Schwarts speaks with French director Justine Triet about her most recent film “Anatomy of a Fall”. For those who haven’t seen it yet, it tells the story of a woman named Sandra who is accused of murdering her husband. The story explores themes of truth, justice and the pressures women face in society and continuously makes you doubt your own ability to distinguish between the truth and lies. Triet shares her thoughts on the film, and how it’s a reflection on today’s world and women’s roles within it.
THE NEW YORKER
Susan Dominus speaks with Kate Winslet about her latest role in the dark satire “The Regime”. For this latest project, Winslet steps into the shoes of a dictator who runs an imaginary Central European country. Through the character, we get to explore yet another side of Winslet, who has played a wide range of roles. Dominus spends time on set with Winslet, observing her while in character and speaks with Winslet and others about her dynamic career.
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE
Who doesn’t love a great pastry? Ajesh Patalay explores the growing popularity of artisanal bakeries. More and more people are drawn to the aesthetics, high-quality ingredients and surprising flavor combinations smaller bakeries offer, with it these bakeries have become a go-to for those looking for something different than a plain croissant. Patalay dives into why it’s become a trend and how bakeries have become a place of community and connection through food.
HOW TO SPEND IT
Artsy’s yearly “The Women Artists Market Report” studies the state of the art world for women. This year, for the platform’s second edition of the report, they found that female-identifying artists accounted for 25% of inquiries on Artsy in 2023, compared to 71% for male artists. The study reveals numerous interesting findings around the underrepresentation of women in the art market. A great read for those interested to see the data behind it all.
ARTSY
Writer Diana Budds explores how the design world is embracing and celebrating an aesthetic of imperfection. Through speaking with industry insiders and looking at a range of design products – both old and new – Budds dives into the history of imperfection in design, and why we’re seeing a resurgence of it now.