Real Recognizes Real

Sarah Harrelson, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cultured Magazine, is also a tastemaker, art collector and mother of three. A 20-year veteran of the magazine industry, the Miami-based Harrelson has her finger on the pulse of art, design, culture and luxury. She is often on the move between Miami, New York and Los Angeles, where Harrelson oversees the newly launched art-and-culture-focused LALA magazine as well. Her keen eye for emerging art, design and under-the-radar brands is the reason why you should followher.

 
 
In the art world currently I find most exciting that…
young artists and female artists are having a moment, I love visiting their studios and exploring new works.
Number of unanswered mails in your account today
28, but on deadlines, it’s more like 100.
Perfect working outfit…
my high-waisted Jacquemus black pants, any cotton top (generally black) and my Gianvito Rossi boots
Favourite new brand discovery
Women’s History Museum
Your everyday online art read is…
Culturedmag.com
Your necessary extravagance is…
Diptyque candles for my desk and bedside table… and books!
Most ridiculous thing you ever bought…
The Chrome Hearts x OffWhite hoodie I just bought for my daughter. I couldn’t resist.
Ultimate secret after long working hours…
I need secrets to be able to push through after 10 hours of staring at the screen!

Favourite collaboration of the art and fashion world…
Vaquera x The Handmaid’s Tale from 2017
Favourite hashtag…
#realrecogonizesreal
On your office table, you always have…
My Smythson Soho Diary
The most arty city is…
New York of course, but I always have great discoveries in the DF
Who are the best dressed in the art world
Mera Rubell
Art-world gent I would love to have lunch with
George Lindemann, one of my oldest friends and favorite lunch partner
Artist(s) we should have on our watch list are…
All the artists on our 30-under-35 list in the December issue of Cultured

Instagram: @sarahgharrelson
Photos via Sarah Harrelson