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Cool Katz

Alex Katz at the Guggenheim.

writes that the painter Alex Katz’s Guggenheim retrospective is a must-see. Terry Nguyen recaps the Mahler revival, Drake lawsuit, and more.

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Q&A with author Allie Rowbottom.

interviews Allie Rowbottom, author of the novel *Aesthetica*.


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Aesthetica

World Building

Worlds are the new brands.

on “worldbuilding” as the new brand-building.

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Worldbuilding, Pt. 1

on spookiness cover

The appeal of eerie aesthetics.

considers the autumnal line between actually scary stuff and the cozy unease of ghosts, pumpkins, and flickering candles. 👻🎃🕯️  

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On Spookiness

A grey apartment listing. (Streeteasy/Daisy Alioto)

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Gray spaces everywhere.

on the plague that is overwhelmingly gray interior design.

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Desaturation point

Peak Drink

Too many beverages, too little time.

on the oversaturated state of the beverage market, along with some drinks recommendations from Kyle Chayka. Also, a glitchy techno livestream and *House of the Dragon*.

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Jay and Silent Bob social

We're missing slackers.

on a curious development in entertainment: the total lack of aimless slacker heroes.

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Where are the losers?

Sarah Jessica Parker getting carried away at Barney’s on Sex and the City. (HBO)


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