Ever since Henry David Thoreau, that original hipster, built his “airy and unplastered cabin” beside Walden Pond, male writers have been rushing to get off the grid—and tell you about it.
03 Minimalism
The Privilege of Choosing Less: Interview with Jana Kasperkevic
Minimalism can be a lifestyle. Sometimes, though, it’s not a choice. We spoke to Jana Kasperkevic, a former financial journalist for the Guardian U.S., about her decision to pursue stories of economic hardship and why we never talk about money.
The Complexity of Simplicity: Aesthetic Culture
Marni Chan takes apart the stark aesthetics of contemporary dress to reveal the social discomfort born from abundance.
Simple Gestures: Saying Sorry
What is minimalism in the context of a relationship? Can the phrase “I’m sorry” be delivered without associations, expectations, and interpretations overwhelming its intent? Sarah Gerard explores the complex process of offering a simple apology.
To the Interior: Molly Steele Sees the World More Fully
Only by leaving things behind could photographer Molly Steele see—and share—the world more fully.
Paulien Lethen & Ellen Rand: Williamsburg Wunderkammers
Two Williamsburg artists, gallery owners and urban pioneers have made Williamsburg history by turning unconventional spaces into artistic strongholds.
Waste Not Want Not
When environmental activist Lauren Singer realized how much plastic she was throwing away each day, she decided to give up garbage. Now she’s out to help other people build more sustainable routines.
Spatial Reasoning: Gender, History and Minimalist Spaces
What is it about minimalist spaces, those mainstays of architectural history classes, that makes them seem cold and alienating to people?