The Aesthete & Dérive Publication
Gratitude for the Art of Summer 2026
I believe it’s important for us humans to practice gratitude. (There’s actually a bunch of research that shows practicing gratitude is super good for you, but we aren’t here to look at studies.) Today I want to practice gratitude for all the incredible artworks that have been produced and released this summer.
An interview with artist Zooey Kraemer
ISSUE 05: We recently connected and I was immediately struck by how engaging, unique, and memorable her painted works were. They have a mental tactile quality. They stick with you long after you’ve perceived them, and instill a sense of introspection.