Undefinables

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A Moment

Under the Covers

Musician Chan Marshall — better known as Cat Power — on the songs that call to her and what comes next.

words by t. cole rachel; photography by elinor carucci, patrick o'dell, and greg hunt

Growing Something New

How one woman is using seaweed to transform the American palate — and Maine’s oldest industry.

words by laura smith, photography by Bryan Derballa

The Power of Intention Setting

Pivoting to an abundance mindset in this new year.

words by jenn tardif, photography by jessa carter

How to Eat Plants

Peeling back the layers with Eleven Madison Park’s famed chef Daniel Humm.

words by sophie mancini, photography by sean sullivan

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Future

Architecting the Future

Visionary architect Bjarke Ingels on the ever-nearing shape of tomorrow.

words by sophie mancini, directed by andrew zuckerman

Travel

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Picking Up the Thread

A social enterprise in Chiapas connects traditional fiber arts and fashion.

words by nina renata aron, directed by Ben Severance, Timber and Frame

Small

Villa Carlotta

One of Italy’s most charming boutique hotels offers style and hospitality in equal measure.

words by Hannah Seligson, photography by Depasquale+Maffini

Giving

This Land Is Your Land

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Woody Guthrie Center shines a light on one of America’s most influential artists.

words by joshua sanchez, photography by shawn brackbill

Giving

The Great Spa Towns of Europe

Take a dip into UNESCO’s recently designated therapeutic springs.

words by adam h. graham, photography by kata geibl

Returns

Vietnam, a Second Act

Actor and director Dustin Nguyen rediscovers his homeland.

Film by Dustin Nguyen and Stebs Schinnerer

Space

Lost in Space

Photographer Mark Hartman goes off the grid to get a better view of the American landscape.

Words and photography by Mark Hartman

Small

Casona Sforza

A hotel with a story as beautiful as its design.

words by sophie mancini, photography by ana hop

Returns

Paradise Lost and Found

Returning home to Tripoli after 40 years in exile.

Words by Mario Calvo-Platero

Giving

Preserving Patagonia

For three decades, Kristine Tompkins has helped turn millions of acres of Patagonia into protected national parks. Now she’s making sure the work outlasts her.

words by Grayson Haver Currin, photography by Jeff Johnson, Vincent Perini

Impressions

Left Speechless by Utah’s Amangiri

Designer Alfredo Paredes on canyons, Amangiri, and finding silence in a villa built by Rudolf Nureyev.

Words by Alfredo Paredes, Illustration by Joanna Neborsky

Movement

Making the Move

Urbanites consider the freedom and fallout involved when making the leap from city to country.

Essay by Alexa Wilding, Film by Alexandra Brodsky and Mary Stuart Masterson

Notes From

At the Edge of the Masai Mara

A writer confronts his own mortality while retracing the footsteps of an iconic artist across Kenya.

words and photography by chris wallace

Impressions

Traveling Down the Amazon River

Writer Alex Frank on visions in Ecuador, awe in Russia, and nirvana in Hawaii.

Words by Alex Frank, Illustration by Hisham Akira Bharoocha

Impressions

A Pilgrimage to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan

Singer Shirley Manson on rewarding journeys, interesting traditions, and wondrous places.

Words by Shirley Manson, Illustration by Victoria Rosselli

Featured Stories

Why This?

Vinyl

The power of music we can actually touch.

WORDS BY IVY ELROD, ILLUSTRATION BY GIGI ROSE GRAY

Tools of Craft

Joanna Vargas

A skincare expert talks beauty essentials.

Words by Arabelle Sicardi, Photography by Gentl and Hyers

Giving

Changing Light

A writer reflects on the precious gift of time spent at artists’ residencies.

words by Yalitza Ferreras, illustration by joanne ho

Giving

Mosquito Supper Club

How one New Orleans restaurant uses food to tell the stories of people’s lives.

words by chelsea brasted, photography by todd cole

A Moment

Leader of the Pack

Young London designer Priya Ahluwalia is the change fashion needs to see.

words by helen jennings, photography laurence ellis

Hooked

The Undeniable Allure of Uncut Opals

A pandemic-fueled search for mystical gems led to Variance Objects.

words by cedar pasori, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Kin

The Family Acid

A California family’s personal photographic archive provides a kaleidoscopic view of the past.

words by Shaw Bowman, photography by The Family acid and libby gray

Giving

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Writer Carvell Wallace on the radical goodness of Mister Rogers.

words by carvell wallace, illustration by nigel van wieck

A Moment

Dry January

Delicious nonalcoholic spirits are here, and Ruby Warrington, founder of the Sober Curious movement, is celebrating.

words by Ruby Warrington, photography by Yudi Ela

Impressions

Tokyo to Sapporo by Train

Musician Blu DeTiger on street food, hard-to-get-to places, and travel purchases.

Words by Blu DeTiger, Illustration by Victoria Rosselli

Impressions

The Most Dramatic Sunsets in the World

Founder of The Folklore, Amira Rasool, describes a Cape Town sundowner.

words by amira rasool, illustration by mike Giorgia Ascolani

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