Being a woman today, particularly in Hollywood, can often be polarizing, resulting in the cognitive dissonance of trying to be beautiful without being overly sexual, smart without being a know-it-all, powerful without being perceived as bossy or difficult. Kate Bosworth—actress, producer, and activist—manages to be completely badass, honest, and outspoken […]

  At a time when there are so many opposing forces at play in the world, Gilman Contemporary’s current exhibition features two seemingly disparate artists, connecting them through their similarities. The juxtaposition of photographer Maria Svarbova’s austere minimalist images with Hunt Slonem’s lush, complex paintings is an exploration in traditional […]

Two nights before I interviewed Chris Douridas, I found myself at a local watering hole that has a reputation, at times, for an infuriatingly long jukebox queue. When this happens, all you can do is pray that the people ahead of you know their music. On this particular night, I’d […]

  I have a vivid childhood memory. It stems from junior high swim team practice at my town’s local YMCA. Each day at four pm, we’d walk through the front doors to a cheerful, brightly lit lobby. The sound of happy children splashing in the pool echoed in the background. […]