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A Guide to the Sensual, Experimental Cinema of Marguerite Duras As the ICA screens a series of her films in London, AnOther offers an introductory guide to the films of Marguerite Duras, which explore themes of transgression, trauma and desire

Happy birthday Willem Dafoe ❤️⁠
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When the actor walked into the studio for a shoot in our Spring/Summer 2003 issue, he turned the tables on the idea of a photo shoot. He put on the clothes and assumed the characters of the photographer, stylist, publicist, groomer, and only then the model, to create a performance.⁠
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Now, on his 69th birthday, we revisit that same story. “I approach acting physically, like a dancer, which probably sounds a little pat. But for me, the best performance is where you are absolutely insignificant but at the same time, the centre of everything,” Dafoe said. ⁠

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Photography by Marcelo Krasilcic

The Best Photos From Rencontres d’Arles 2024 From extraordinary work by overlooked Japanese women photographers to haunting images by Sophie Calle, discover our highlights from the 2024 edition of the French festival

On what would have been his 92nd birthday, we remember the marvellous Oscar de la Renta through his stunning blue and white sunroom.

Oscar de la Renta's Sunroom We remember the marvellous Oscar de la Renta as his stunning blue and white sunroom wins the Loves vote for Laura Bradley

Gathering: A Bold New Space for Art in Ibiza, Away From the Parties A new exhibition by Mexican artist Stefan Brüggemann at Gathering’s new Ibiza location is a symbol of the island’s new, flourishing art scene

A Recipe for Elizabeth Taylor’s Favourite Spaghetti Pomodoro Made with three different types of tomato combined with a few special techniques and touches, this twist on the classic spaghetti pomodoro is an unfussy dish well-suited for the summer months

Jouissance is the perfume brand inspired by erotic women's literature ❤️

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These Photographs Are a Love Letter to the Natural World In her own words, Daisy Walker talks about the message behind Guardians and Carers of the Natural World, a photo book about the vitality of our relationship to the natural world

As today marks 36 years since the death of Nico, we consider the beauty, talent and tragedy of the Velvet Underground singer ❤️

Nico's Stark Androgyny We consider the beauty, talent and tragedy of the Velvet Underground singer

Was Shakespeare Gay? This Book Reevaluates Him Through a Q***r Lens Will Tosh’s new book, Straight Acting, forensically reevaluates the queer-coded moments in the poet’s work. Here, he talks about queerness in the Elizabethan era

Jouissance, the Perfume Brand Inspired by Erotic Women’s Literature Founded by Cherry Cheng, Jouissance creates perfumes that renew a woman’s relationship to her body and sexuality by translating erotic literature into scent

Janet Planet, the New A24 Film About an Enmeshed Mother and Daughter As Annie Baker’s tender drama is released, actor Julianne Nicholson talks about the intricate nuances of parenting

The Artist Redefining the Sir John Soane Museum’s Legacy As her new show opens at the Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, Lina Iris Viktor talks to Alayo Akinkugbe about introducing a new dialogue within the classical, Eurocentric space

The inimitable Jane Birkin passed one year ago today.

Here, Jeremy Allen, who interviewed Birkin at home in Paris for his Serge Gainsbourg memoir, writes a personal tribute to a woman “who made things happen”: https://buff.ly/4656Nza

Teget, the Parisian Homeware Brand for Chic and Cosy Living Ana Kraš’s new lifestyle brand, Teget, encompasses homeware, fashion and everything in between. “I don’t believe in good or bad design, it’s really a matter of taste,” she says

AnOther looks at the history of the jockstrap, from its origins as a sports garment to its current place in contemporary gay culture.

From Sport to S*x: How the Jockstrap Became Part of Gay Culture Louis Staples looks at the history of the jockstrap, from its origins as a sports garment to its current place in contemporary gay culture

On what would have been Gustav Klimt's birthday, we present our guide to the notoriously secretive artist.

Little-Known Facts About Symbolist Master Gustav Klimt To coincide with a new exhibition of his beguiling paintings in San Francisco, we present our guide to the notoriously secretive artist

Frida Kahlo died 70 years ago today. Here, we explore why she was best photographed by women.

Why Frida Kahlo Was Best Photographed by Women The Mexican artist collaborated with her female contemporaries to show a side not seen in her famous self-portraits

On the 70th anniversary of Frida Kahlo's passing, we revisit a story for which the artist's wardrobe and world were brought to life in photographs, first seen in AnOther Magazine S/S15.

The Secret Possessions of Frida Kahlo The artist's wardrobe and world is brought to strange and poignant life in Ishiuchi Miyako’s photographs, first seen in AnOther Magazine S/S15

“Life Should Be Filled With Magic”: The Hypnotic Cinema of Albert Serra As his new book A Toast to St Martirià is published, the Spanish filmmaker behind Pacifiction, The Death of Louis XIV and Story of My Death talks about his uncompromising, controversial vision

Yasmin Zaher’s Debut Novel Is a Wry Dissection of Privilege in New York The Coin has already drawn comparisons to Ottessa Moshfegh’s My Year of Rest and Relaxation thanks to its meticulous, comic take on class and privilege. Here, Yasmin Zaher talks about racism, and the potent symbolism of the Birkin

Jamie Hawkesworth’s Dream-Like Portrait of 21st Century Britain The photographer talks about his beloved project The British Isles, a collection of images taken all over the country between 2007 and 2020

Problemista: The Most Wildly Imaginative Comedy of the Year Julio Torres talks about working with Tilda Swinton on his riotous feature debut, a film about wanting weird things out of life

The Very Best Shows From Berlin Fashion Week From GmbH’s ode to resistance in trying times, to Haderlump’s Amelia Earheart-inspired collection presented in a disused hangar, here are the very best shows from Berlin Fashion Week’s July 2024 edition

Rest in peace, Shelley Duvall. It has been announced that the American actress died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas, at the age of 75.

“My Subconscious Plays Out in My Garden”: Inside Jamaica Kincaid’s New Book The author discusses her latest book, An Encyclopedia Of Gardening For Colored Children, and shares her thoughts on money, power and the state of the world

In Camera: A Dreamlike, Disturbing Portrait of an Actor in Freefall Ahead of its UK premiere, filmmaker Naqqash Khalid and actor Nabhaan Rizwan discuss their haunting, maze-like exploration of identity, self and show business

A Humanising Portrait of a Late-Stage Abortion Clinic Captured at a late-stage abortion clinic in Baltimore, Maggie Shannon’s photo series highlights the subtle moments of care and tenderness during procedures

This Hotel Reimagines Wellness on a Secluded Turkish Peninsula Scorpios, the legendary Mykonos hangout, has just opened a second, more mystical location in Bodrum

The Nature of Love Is a Subversive Rom-Com With Female Passion at the Fore As The Nature of Love is released, French-Canadian filmmaker Monia Chokri opens up on her witty and unexpected take on the rom-com genre