Upstate Diary
As working remotely is easier than ever, the centers of culture no longer need to be dense urban places — and this is what Upstate Diary is about: a creative state of mind, a gathering of like-minded people who have found richer, less distracted lives by working in close proximity to nature.
UD engages leading artists, actors, designers, musicians, photographers and writers going deeper into their private, creative worlds by pairing intimate and insightful interviews with beautiful photography of rarely seen landscapes, studios and living spaces.
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Artist and furniture designer, Christopher Kurtz
Artist Dorothy Cross
Interview with the elusive artist, Big Foot
Inside artist Francesca DiMattio’s studio
Photographer Allen Tannenbaum interview, and photos of John & Yoko
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Gallerist Sean Kelly absorbs the view. We check out his amazing compound and art collection situated on a mountain top.
Mary McCartney, daughter of Paul, a breathtaking essay on her close relationship with her horse and the making of The White Horse.
Mickalene Thomas, the contemporary African American artist, makes a splash with her muse in her country hideaway.
Brice Marden in his studio in Tivoli, NY
Georgie Hopton’s London home made the cover on World of Interiors Oct. ‘17, we visit her magical country place she shares with husband and artist Gary Hume.
More Art & Nature (& sweet cribs)
A day upstate with artist John-Paul Philippe
Musicians “And The Kids”
Words and Illustrations by Damien Florébert Cuypers
Interview with fashion stylist Sabrina Schreder
Art & Nature (and other things to do in the woods)
Self portraits by the photography duo “Guzman” in their own home.
An Interview with iD’s Terry Jones.
Photography & Journal entries by Victoria Sambunaris
A glimpse inside architect Steve Holl’s home and studio
Duncan Hannah’s “20th Century Boy.” Notebooks from the Seventies
Interview with Victoria Bartlett and Eleanor Friedberger