Curious about
their work,
not the moment.
Leila Antakly has spent over twenty years in conversation with artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and thinkers all over the world who are making work that matters. These are the conversations.
Interviews from the Archive
Explore all our conversations
Dr. Maryam Zamani on Fusing Surgical Precision with Skincare Luxury
Dr. Maryam Zamani built one of the most trusted names in luxury skincare because she noticed something no one else had: clinical brands felt like treatments, not rituals. 🌸
Interview with Nessy Khem
Born in France, shaped by New York, crafted in Japan. Nessy Khem's Never Dies collection is eyewear as storytelling — and WESH, her Nolita concept store, is the room she's making for everyone else. 🕶️
INTERVIEW WITH MASOMENOS
They set up a temporary studio inside Hôtel Costes. Temporary became permanent. Three years on: eight albums, sixteen EPs, MidiMinuit — three days, zero rehearsals, all improvised in a Kreuzberg loft with a B-Steinway and a Studer console. Ricardo Villalobos has already claimed Glacial as the album of his dreams. Kirk Lightsey came at 80 and played with the enthusiasm of a newcomer.
“Visibility has never been our measure of significance. We seek out artists and inspiring individuals whose work sparks curiosity, challenges assumptions, and leaves a lasting impression.”