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It’s Nice That

In praise of doing nothing: How to turn boredom into brilliant ideas

Now that we carry an endless stream of entertainment in our pockets, we are almost never left alone with only our thoughts to amuse us. Our imaginations have been replaced by Instagram and our own fantasies by dramas on Netflix. To reclaim our creativity from the stranglehold of our devices, we first need to get comfortable with boredom – both the idea and the reality of it. Picking the brains of scientists and creatives alike, we decided to learn how to channel boredom in the right way.

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Ace & Tate

Giving it all she’s got

In this written portrait, London-based artist and champion of equality Florence Given tells me why she’s on a mission to empower women to be their full selves.

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ACE & TATE

A LOOK BEHIND THE LENSE

By opening up masculinity through the female gaze, Boys by Girls founder Cecilie Harris is addressing the gender balance in photography and beyond. We speak to the photographer, editor and poet about nature, mental health and the healing power of creativity.