Arc Magazine

In the dying days of his book tour promoting his latest Imperial Bedrooms, cult author Bret Easton Ellis is so over answering questions about his novels. “I have a completely different relationship with the novel than the reader does,” he sighs. “Which is why it’s very hard to sit here and answer questions about the book, because it’s such a disconnect.”

Here at Arc Magazine we are all about discovering and shining a light on fresh talent. With that in mind welcome to a fresh feature – Artists on the Rise. Our first artist we’re thrilled to feature is photographer Eleanor Bennett. When we first saw Eleanor’s images we were impressed, but when we learned that she’s just fourteen years old – we were blown away.

I spent the spring season researching Provence and the Côte d’Azur for a new book, getting lost on back roads as often as time allowed. As a travel journalist, I rarely have time to linger at the most beautiful places I’m paid to cover. So I snap pics to remind myself where I’d like to return, once I’m no longer on deadline.

The world of videos was changed forever and the old rules were thrown onto the fire. What emerged is much like the initial advent of videos all those years ago – creative freedom. Take one look at the videos of Ok Go and you’ll know what I mean. Artists are taking ownership of their videos and using them as a creative outlet, not as a sales tool.