Magazine
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In Ecuador, Homes That Are Part of the Mountains
BEFORE THEY STARTED building Casa Pitaya, a country house on the rainy western slopes of the Ecuadorean Andes, the architects…
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The Black Female Artists Redefining Minimalism
JENNIE C. JONES was a 20-year-old art student when she first saw the work of the minimalist painter and sculptor…
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How a Novelist Became a Pop Star
“I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart” is the refrain (in English translation) of “Pasoori,”…
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Sweet Treats That Are Also Mind Tricks
The long history of — and current appetite for — trompe l’oeil confections.
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Office Wear That’s Ready for After Hours
Classic men’s suiting makes a fun pairing with sporty separates.
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Scarlett Johansson Shares Her Beauty Regimen
Plus: a new hotel in Oxford, England, door knobs with personality and more recommendations.
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How a Mechanical Songbird Takes Flight
These days, most special effects are created on computers. But in the 18th and 19th centuries, the automaton — an…
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The C.E.O.s Who Just Won’t Quit
In September 2013, in a darkened auditorium, Microsoft’s chief executive, Steve Ballmer, faced a roaring crowd of his employees. “You…
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A Romantic New Clothing Line With Hidden Quirks
In February, the designer Meruert Tolegen made her New York Fashion Week debut in the midst of a winter storm.…