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A Garden of Literary Delights
Books

A Garden of Literary Delights

Sloane Crosley shares a selection of books that bring a sense of renewal to the spring season.

Words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Lisa Lok
The Enduring Power of Alicia Keys
Music

The Enduring Power of Alicia Keys

The iconic star on the past, present, and plans for the future, including a new collaboration with Hennessy Paradis.

Words by Alex Frank
Behind the Camera With the UAE's First Female Filmmaker
Film and TV

Behind the Camera With the UAE's First Female Filmmaker

Nayla Al Khaja has two internationally streaming horror films and big plans ahead.

Words by Nicola Chilton, Photography by Prod Antzoulis
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Living by Nature’s Rhythm
Art

Living by Nature’s Rhythm

Art meets activism in renowned photographer Claudia Andujar’s collaboration with the Yanomami people.

Words by Polina Aronova-Cahn, Photography by Claudia Andujar
The Beauty of Beirut
A Moment

The Beauty of Beirut

Musée Henry turns fragments of Lebanon’s history into a poetic mosaic.

Words by Nicola Chilton, Photography by Adel Slimane Fecih
What We’re Eating, Where We’re Going, and What We’re Loving in July
Letter From the Editors

What We’re Eating, Where We’re Going, and What We’re Loving in July

From a special object to a delicious meal, a captivating place to an unforgettable experience — a few things delighting our Departures editors this month.

WORDS BY SKYE PARROTT, T. COLE RACHEL, NINA RENATA ARON, ALEX FRANK, AND SOPHIE MANCINI; ILLUSTRATION BY JESS ROTTER
All Eyes on Seoul
Art

All Eyes on Seoul

A youth-driven creative renaissance is lighting up South Korea.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Photography by Jun Michael Park
The Gift of Words
Books

The Gift of Words

Author Sloane Crosley’s selection of excellent books for the season and beyond.

Words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Lisa Lok
What We’re Loving Right Now
Letter From the Editors

What We’re Loving Right Now

The perfect sweater, an unexpected Vegas getaway, a new pair of slippers — and other things delighting our editors this season.

WORDS BY SKYE PARROTT, T. COLE RACHEL, SOPHIE MANCINI, ELISSA POLLS, ALEX FRANK, LISA LOK, and JB MAZA; ILLUSTRATION BY JESS ROTTER
Change of Season
Books

Change of Season

Sloane Crosley picks out the best new books to take you from summer to fall.

words by Sloane Crosley, Illustration by Lisa Lok
Bright Lights
Craftsmanship

Bright Lights

From the worlds of art, food, film, and fashion — seven icons of LA’s creative scene.

Words by Max Berlinger, Photography by Shaniqwa Jarvis
Gone Today, Forever in Mind
Craftsmanship

Gone Today, Forever in Mind

The writer revisits the iconic, lost establishments from the era that inspired his new ’80s novel, “The Shards.”

Words by Bret Easton Ellis

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