New In - Jan 23

A monthly roundup of things, places and happenings on our radar. We think they should be on yours too. For January; a utilitarian exhibition, a cookbook built on simplicity and a heartwarming film.

Lucie Rie @ MIMA

With only 3 weeks left on display, this is your reminder to head to the Lucie Rie (1902 - 1995) retrospective at Middlesbrough Institute for Modern Art before it ends on the 12th of February 2023. The exhibition showcases the ceramicists’ most beautiful pieces bringing together over 100 works from private and public collections. A collaboration with Kettle’s Yard, The Holburne Museum and supported by the AKO Foundation, the gallery guides you through Rie’s life in a male-dominated industry, her transition from commercial work to private commissions and the innovative techniques she used to mould her distinctive pots, tableware and buttons. 

TEKLA / Jacquemus

A clever collaboration between these two popular brands equates to highly sought-after, quality and expertly designed products. This limited collection launched last November and comprises sleepwear, bedding and towels that cater to all your loungewear needs. It’s classic and timeless with a modern twist. Our choice would be the Almondine Striped duvet adding a subtle pattern amongst your throws and cushions. 

Credit: Jay Mullings

The Line

Located in East London, The Line is a public art walk that flows from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to Greenwich highlighting key artistic installations, heritage sites, cafes and wildlife stops worth visiting. It’s a way of connecting art and nature for free and if walking in solitude isn’t your thing, be sure to use the audio tours and wellbeing walks, found on their website. Its mission? To connect communities and inspire through art in the outdoors.

Julienne Bruno

A company that strives on creating products to cater for everyone using exclusively plant-based ingredients. With 3 cheese alternatives on offer, the team of passionate chefs at Julienne Bruno are dedicated to taking non-dairy to the next level through simple techniques and natural produce, creating deliciously tasting and flavoursome food that is minimally packaged. You can find them stocked in Whole Foods, Harrods and plenty of other independents across the UK - check your local here.

Credit: Joel Bennetts

Credit: TEKLA

Break Point

The newest addition to the roster of sporting documentaries is Break Point on Netflix. An insight into the game of tennis which follows the new generation of players trying to push through the powerhouses that have dominated the industry for years. It focuses on the drive, determination and strength needed for high-performance athletes rather than the technicalities of the game so it’s perfectly understandable for newbies to the sport. It’s also an easy five-part series so it's completely digestible for those intimidated by longer-form docs. The second part arrives in June.

Gramparents

Our current obsession on Instagram is Gramparents showing that our older family members are the real influencers of our generation. Prime time is yet to come. Effortless design and non-dated looks are increasingly becoming the ‘in’ thing but unlike the others, this trend continues to stick around. The account is a documentation of looks we see our grandparents wear that no doubt we’ll still be fawning over for the rest of time. It shows how investments in good quality pieces have the potential to last a lifetime if looked after with care. A few years back, they also collaborated with Copenhagen-based brand Another Aspect to create essentials you’ll have from reading this to retirement. Give them a follow.

Credit: The Pelican

Credit: The Line

Aftersun

In her first feature-length directorial debut, Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells guides Paul Mescal and newcomer Frankie Corio to a beautifully crafted performance following the relationship between a young dad and his 11-year-old daughter on holiday in Turkey set in the early 00s. In a recent interview with Edith Bowman, the award-winning NYU graduate explains that she adapted the script after taking cues from the actors' off-set conversations to linger onto their natural phrasing and spoken rhythms. If you watched ‘Call Me By Your Name’ or ‘The Worst Person in the World’ then this is for you. Available in selected cinemas and on MUBI.

Food by Joel Bennetts

Cooking can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. Joel Bennetts makes it easy for you. This limited-edition book allows you to stray away from recipes, adapt and find your way. The chef with over a decade's worth of knowledge steers you with skills, inspiration and techniques picked up from his travels and his love of photography shines through with snapshots throughout the book taken by the man himself. A cookbook that will also hold pride of place on your shelf due to its sleek cover design.

Credit: MUBI (Aftersun)

dublab

This non-profit radio station is for discovery and is dedicated to the growth of music, arts and culture based in Los Angeles. It cultivates and supports local cultural ecosystems worldwide and the next wave of talent, through community-generated radio, promoting curiosity, experimentation, inclusivity, and connection. They have a variety of strings to their bow, including mindful meditation sessions, conceptual events, multimedia projects and they provide an archive to re-listen to sessions and check back on set listings. 

The Pelican

A modern take on a classic Victorian pub just north of Notting Hill. An eatery at the heart of the local community, not only do they serve food & drink that is sustainably sourced from farms that promote biodiversity and regenerative production but they also host supper clubs, pilates and breathwork sessions. The delightful interiors stay true to rustic pub culture but with an added sense of refinement through its light and airy feel while still honouring the cosiness of a pub atmosphere with the open fire and dark wood features. Round up your mates.

Credit: Gramparents

Credit: MIMA

Credit: Julienne Bruno