We restarted a dormant YouTube channel with no big strategy just a decision to start making films again. Five weeks later, the audience had grown sharply, and we’d learned something useful about showing the process behind books, archives and independent publishing.

Books are having a moment again. From fashion brands and musicians to artists and archives, more people are turning to physical books to tell stories, preserve culture and make something that lasts longer than a post or a reel.

Three days. Three fairs. Two sides of the table. From Olympia to the Tate Modern to a Sunday afternoon in Peckham with our own books spread out in front of us. May was a reminder of exactly why physical publishing still matters, and why the community around it is worth showing up for.

Soi Books' co-founder Steve Aston paid a visit to Art Jakarta Gardens 2026 — Jakarta's outdoor art fair returning for its fifth edition across the grounds of Hutan Kota by Plataran. Here's what he found.

Stickerbomb Sneakers brings together over 200 peelable designs from 39 artists worldwide, celebrating the creativity, style and visual culture surrounding sneakers — far beyond the shoes themselves.

Last Saturday we spent a sunny afternoon at the Independent Label Market at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross — beer in hand, catching up with Deep Medi Musik, Ninja Tune, Tru Thoughts and more. A reminder of why independent music still matters, and why days like this are worth showing up for.