This week's links. Enjoy.
Manhattan Modern
Take a tour of decorator Patrick McGrath's lovely modern apartment—surprisingly airy in feel despite its small size.
A Marvelous Moment for French Writers and Artists
Lovely review by Julian Barnes in the New York Review of Books of 'The Pen and the Brush: How Passion for Art Shaped Nineteenth-Century French Novels' by Anka Muhlstein, translated from the French by Adriana Hunter. Adding this one to my book list.
Jim Jarmusch's 10 Favourite Films
Cult film director Jim Jarmusch picks his 10 favourite films, including Tokyo Story by Ozu, Seven Samurai by Kurosawa and Bob le Flambeur by Melville among others. Notably, they're all black and white films—an aesthetic Jarmusch uses beautifully in his own work.
Hargreaves + Levin Food Scans
This gorgeous series of 12 op art-style food scans by Hargreaves + Levin celebrates the beauty and bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Stunning. (via design crush)
Magazine Covers By Famous Artists
Steven Brower of Print Magazine takes a look at timeless magazine cover designs by Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Dali and others. Inspiring.
Frittata With Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Herbs
With a salad and crusty bread on the side, this light and lovely dish is a perfect way to welcome spring.
(photo: casa cook)