Over the past six months, MARFOFFICE have been thinking over the many facets of what constitutes this, be it professional or personal endeavours, and also how to enhance this most nebulous of concepts. And here are our findings: in the workplace, the benefits of laughter and music include boosted immunity, lowered stress and the release of endorphins. Packed over the new MARFA 22’s 300+ pages, we feature an abundance of both. The covers of this latest issue include a marvellous array of ladies of great wit, intelligence and beauty. Feast your eyes on the femme fatale and esteemed actress Susan Sarandon in Manhattan, spot supermodel Cameron Russell looking perfectly fashionable, and meet the superb Sally, Fiona and Doon of British comedy sketch, Smack the Pony. See our intimate chat with psychoanalyst and poet Nuar, or relax and recline with Swedish ingénue Alicia Vikander. We can’t forget our daily intake of art as we catch Fran Summers striking poses in a central London gallery next to Neal Jones’ works. The comedic and rhythmic intertwine throughout this issue with musician William Basinski, experimental pianist Sophie Agnel and composer Angel Bat Dawid, painter Raphaela Simon and artist Jonathan Lyndon Chase, who converses with ICA’s Bengi Ünsal. Filled with visual treats from contributors Angela Hill, Esther Theaker, Vanessa Reid, Jonathan Frantini, Emma Wyman, Jody Rogac, Makram Bitar, Alexandra Gordienko, Senta Simond, Andrew Sauceda, Beatrice Bonino, Omaima Salem, Pegah Farahmand, Clara Cullen, Marcus Cuffie, Jessica Madavo and many more.
