OCTOBER
ABEL MUSINGS
A body horror examining the media’s treatment of women, luminous photographs capturing America in the 60’s and 70’s — see a selection of what’s been memorable and made us think this month.
WE'RE WATCHING —
The disturbingly hilarious body horror film, The Substance. A cutting commentary on the media's mistreatment of women, it examines and parodies the lengths people will go to be the best version of themselves. Demi Moore's performance is spectacular.
WE'RE LOOKING AT —
The luminous photographs of American artist William Eggleston. Capturing the people and environment of America in the 60's and 70's, his photographs are like a time capsule of the era — the clothing, hairstyles, buildings and ephemera.
WE'RE READING —
The stories and personal essays of American icon Cookie Mueller. An actress, writer and it-girl of the 70's and 80's, Cookie said yes to everything — good or bad — and lived an incredibly full life for it. Her writing is honest without being sentimental, funny without being self-deprecating. Highly recommend!
WE'RE LISTENING TO —
The New Yorker Fiction podcast, where writers read their favourite short stories from admired authors. A great way to listen to some of the best short stories out there, because good writers tend to have good taste.
WE'RE VISITING —
Ne Geurra gallery in Auckland, run by Jason Ng. A stunning space with rotating exhibitions of 20th Century design, holding a collection of rare and unique pieces from renowned designers and artists.
€30 - €145