Matt Starr

1 month ago | family.style | Sahir Ahmed |Matt Starr |Osman Can Yerebakan

Christopher Barraja’s images are neon, sun-soaked coastal portraits. His 2023 book Of chlorine and rosé captures five summers on the French Riviera, with familiar, romantic, even eerie undertones. The Paris-based photographer’s home influences his work as well as his diet. Barraja’s favorite feel-good meal is a classic spaghetti bolognese that he’s evolved from his mother’s recipe.

1 month ago | family.style | Sahir Ahmed |Matt Starr |Osman Can Yerebakan

A space takes shape much like a smile—through its contours, its defining gestures. Then there’s what anchors it, like a pair of eyes, or a nose: a table, a rug, a lamp that casts a diffused glow over everything. A sofa, though, is the room’s expression, its longest curve, arguably the most important. It is where bodies sink and conversations begin.

1 month ago | sherryning.com | Sherry Ning |Camille Sojit Pejcha |Matt Starr |SOPHIA EFTHIMIATOU

But first, the thank you’s:Shout out to for being an amazing host, and for inviting me and for making this happen—go read right now, and my talented co-readers , , , , , , and .

Nov 26, 2024 | languagearts.substack.com | Patricia Field |Matt Starr

Every book is a gift <3 But while the holidays are notoriously a time for a well-meaning aunt to gift you a copy of a memoir by an Obama, we all deserve more. We put together a list of Language Arts-approved books for everyone on your list. Language Arts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Nov 15, 2024 | thecreativeindependent.com | Matt Starr

Poet Matt Starr discusses the punk ethos of DIY, making poetry accessible, and working through shame. Poetry, Day jobs, Beginnings, Promotion, Production, Independence Part of: Creating your own opportunities Starting something new Having a day job Putting your work out there Highlights on What is the crux of Mouthful to you?