august fixations
by clé tile | published: Aug 09, 2024
Photo by Sabine Ojeil
the more genteel and, yes, european among us are languishing in these long days in heady holiday mode: no work, all sun. that’s what they call “la dolce vita,” but what we stateside call “unfair”; however, we carry on with our faithful duties and activities, albeit with less urgency and clothing, and there is beaucoup to do.
but let’s not overdo it: september is approaching with its promise of fashion weeks, gourd-scented delights and a less pressing need for sunglasses (we are partial to these and these this summer. what can we say, we are feeling a little loewe right now). And so, behold: our leisurely list of sensory stimuli that have activated our august antennae. get fixated on the following with us.
missed anything? explore fixations from july.
Works by Georgia O’Keeffe. City Night, 1926
Radiator building — Night, new york, 1927
see
yes, there is art; yes, there is fashion. but the guaranteed glory of an optical orgasm (at least in august) is down to that seasonal sprout that never fails to impress: the dahlia. while the staid set says to take a moment to smell the roses, we suggest taking a moment to stare at these dinner plate darlings. our faves? an utter contrast to these bright days, we are attracted to the dark. it’s the drama for us. black narcissus, arabian night and dark spirit. bouquet, you stay.
shades, a visual experience on high in new york city. the colours. oh, the colours.
georgia o’keeffe: my new yorks, art institute of chicago. a stamen-free show.
artist, meet artist: teresita fernandez + robert smithson, site santa fe, santa fe
julian schnabel: selected works from home, guild hall, east hampton.
in the house of the trembling eye: an exhibition staged by allison katz, aspen art museum, aspen
wear
the chicago collective once again presents classic and contemporary apparel, footwear and lifestyle, with events for men and women. the mart, chicago
the countdown is on to louis vuitton x timberland, a collection of workwear and accessories. as you know, we love workwear.
shigeru ban. complete works 1985–today
read
shigeru ban. complete works 1985–today. the pritzker prize winning architect is heralded, rightfully
cooking with scorsese & others: the collection. food as a filmic device, with jim jarmusch, wes anderson and more. delish.
cartier: islamic inspiration and modern design. the tile. oh, the tile.
lee krasner: the edge of color. sublime saturation.
taste
august is a blackberry bonanza, and that naturally begs for a berry bevvie. our pick for these torrid temps? the blackberry bramble. surely it is gin o’clock, yes?
new new york eatery coqodaq has our number(s): 800 varieties of caviar. 400 of champagne. don’t look for us until october, please.
‘tis the season. let nature’s bounty transport you to italy with these summery salads: nigel slater's pancetta and cantaloupe and mike davies’ burrata and nectarine. there’s that dolce vita again.
listen
in person
the legend that is lucinda williams, on tour now
the iconic reading and leeds festivals, england
stern grove festival 2024, san francisco
newport jazz festival. ps: there’s no actual jazz, but there is nile rodgers.
in ear
orville peck, stampede, volume 2; august 2
ryuichi sakamoto, opus; august 9
ray lamontagne, long way home; aug 16
gillian welch + david rawlings, woodland; aug 23
nick cave and the bad seeds, wild god; august 30
OUTERclé’s pool party and poolside playlists.
smell
maison margiela presents afternoon delight, a gender neutral ode to self indulgence. oh la la.
watch
august 3: elizabeth taylor: the lost tapes
august 15: emily in paris, series 4
august 23: blink twice. zoe kravitz + channing tatum + kyle maclachlan + geena davis? in.
all month: criterion photographers gaze collection, featuring films like rear window, eyes of laura mars, the public eye, pecker and many more salutes to the shutterbug.
see you in september.