Tourists go to places to see things and buy souvenirs; travelers go to places to experience life and collect memories. Words & Photos by Eric Morales Sean Stillmaker and Kelley Mullarkey, founders of majestic disorder magazine based in London, are travelers to the nth degree whom I adventured with in Cuba during the sweltering summer months...
Journals are a record of the mind. They are the preservers of memories. They are a trusted friend that provides a clear perspective in a noisy world. However, most importantly, a journal never forgets the details of a moment. Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood At Iona Books, details are everything. From the...
Chris Long, 27, insists that while he’s been throwing pots on the wheel for nine years now, his craft is still in its infancy. The potter’s journey is “lifelong,” Chris says. “The more time and the more of myself that I give to [my craft], the better I get … I still have so much...
Shafts of light peek through cracks between shoe boxes stacked to the ceiling at Helm Boots’ office on a balmy Monday morning. A couple hundred square feet in a nondescript warehouse in industrial East Austin serve as the company’s storeroom, design studio, and worldwide headquarters. Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Eric Morales “Nobody...
Located in a nondescript shopping center off Airport Boulevard, Austin Tinkering School is a wonderland of activity, with drills, handsaws, 3D printers, sewing machines, books, chickens, welding equipment, hot glue guns, a pint-sized recording studio, and a plethora of power tools. Here, boredom is impossible. Words by Mary Bryce Photos by Leah Muse After hearing...
As Austin Evers walks into Hops and Grain, you at once know that he is the man who crafted the sleek table tops and the well-used bar that fill the taproom—the resemblance between Evers and his furniture is unmistakable. Both are hewn with strong lines, but their large presences are softened by the manicured edges...
EAST is a free, annual, self-guided art event spanning across two weekends in November. Through collaboration with the community, it provides opportunities for the public to meet the makers: the local artists and artisans who drive Austin’s vibrant creative culture. Be sure to visit the 15 artists who have been participating since the beginning. 1...
When you are tired of ordinary, step into little Italy. Words by Al Fini Photos by Ashley Haguewood A few years ago, I was in my kitchen preparing for a wine dinner for later that night. I truly wanted some white truffle to finish off the risotto dish I was cooking. It was a last...
Our Favorite 9 Events for the East Side Words by Jessi Devenyns The Capitan Asked For a Show of Hands September 30–October 30 What does a hand hold? Ask yourself this question as you visit the Gray Duck Gallery and consider artist W. Tucker’s work. Through his series of black and white drawings, you are asked to...
