Conversations

  • Bryan Eng, On Listening

    Bryan Eng, On Listening

    For Bryan Eng, jazz is not something fixed in the past. It is a living language, constantly pushed forward by those willing to stretch it and reshape it into something new. A New York–based pianist, singer, and performer whose work moves between jazz and cabaret, with a grounding in theater, Eng belongs to a generation…

  • Ballet, Reimagined

    Ballet, Reimagined

    Isabelle Watson Seiler is the founder and creator of Belle Watson Studio, where she brings a modern, intentional approach to classical ballet training designed for the contemporary body.

  • A Day in Kosen Ohtsubo’s Flower Planet

    A Day in Kosen Ohtsubo’s Flower Planet

    Nestled in Japan, Flower Planet serves as both Kosen Ohtsubo’s home and studio, a sanctuary where he nurtures his deep passion for ikebana. At 85 years old, Kosen is regarded as one of the foremost ikebana artists in the world.

  • The Art of Crafting Stories Through Textile

    The Art of Crafting Stories Through Textile

    Kiva Motnyk’s journey into the world of textiles is rooted in a deep-seated desire to reconnect with the tactile nature of creation.

  • Bringing Louis Kahn’s Last Notebook to Life

    Bringing Louis Kahn’s Last Notebook to Life

    “If everyone in the world played chamber music, we wouldn’t have wars.” — Sue Ann Kahn

  • Julianne Ahn and the Poetry of Object & Totem

    Julianne Ahn and the Poetry of Object & Totem

    Julianne Ahn is the creative force behind Object & Totem, a ceramics studio she founded in 2011.

  • Rolf Ekroth presents his latest collection

    Rolf Ekroth presents his latest collection

    Following the day of his Autumn-Winter 2024 runway show, we had the chance to chat with Finnish-Swedish designer Rolf Ekroth at the Copenhagen Fashion Week NEWTALENT showroom supported by Circulose.

  • The Road to Fashion Reimagined

    The Road to Fashion Reimagined

    Becky Hunter is the force behind “Fashion Reimagined”, a groundbreaking documentary that was unveiled earlier this year in London. It is now witnessing its debut in the United States via streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Apple TV. I had the honour of delving into a conversation with the filmmaker, exploring the journey…

  • Erica Choi Shares AAPI Brands to Know

    Erica Choi Shares AAPI Brands to Know

    JOI always loves to honor and celebrate the AAPI community. To conclude the month of May, we’ve asked one of our favorite creatives, Erica Choi, to share some of the AAPI brands she loves – shopping is one of the best and simplest ways to support the AAPI community!

  • The Story of Rice Blossoms

    The Story of Rice Blossoms

    Jennifer L Ban is the founder and creator of Rice Blossoms, who takes a modern and luxurious approach to craft traditional Korean desserts.