The Headless Edit: No.2
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Welcome back to The Headless Edit - a curated list of things which have kept me inspired and entertained over the past month.
I’m no scientist, but this must have been the fastest February on record. And the rainiest. The month sped past me in a quick, wet flash.
In spite of this speed, I still found time to read, watch and look at some wonderful things. From queer coming-of-age novels to YouTube videos about slowing down, here are 10 things my eyes and ears enjoyed in February…
“At first, I mistook his arrogance for good looks, but as the weeks went on, I found that he was the same as all the adult men I knew: unsure, performative, and slightly awkward when he was alone.”
- Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt
Open, Heaven
A novel about two teenage boys bonding with each other over one transformative year. Irish poet-turned-author Seán Hewitt takes a slightly overused trope - gay boy falls in love with his seemingly straight best friend - and turns it into a fresh, nuanced and beautiful story. Hewitt perfectly captures how confusing and intoxicating puberty-fuelled love can be.
Lunar New Year Art Raffle
Fancy supporting good causes while dabbling in a spot of gambling? My friends over at YUK FUN are celebrating the Lunar New Year by running a charity raffle. Over 45 artists have donated prizes - including Lauren Morsley, Max Machen, Michael Driver and many more - and tickets cost just £3. Money raised will be donated to two charities that support East and South East Asian people in the UK - Sesame Organisation and ESEA Community Centre.
Loud & Queer
Run by illustrator George Morton, Loud & Queer is an artful online platform which celebrates the stories of LGBTQ+ people around the world. To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, they teamed up with Boxpark to put on an exhibition of portraits of iconic queer figures in Shoreditch and Croydon during February.
“If you want to be in big museums and you want to sell paintings for tens of thousands of dollars, you do you, but it’s still commerce. And if you think that there’s somehow a huge difference between the money that you make and the money that I make under capitalism, you’re not more of an artist, you’re just a classist.”
- Joelle Arawjo
Joelle Arawjo On Learning To Do A Lot With Very Little
The Creative Independent is my favourite newsletter. Every lunch time, a new piece of insightful mail lands in my inbox. Their interviews cover life, work, art and the messy, beautiful places where those things overlap. My most recent favourite conversation from their rapidly-growing collection was with artist and illustrator, Joelle Arawjo, who discussed nurturing interests and creating affordable art.
Thing’s I Doodled Instead of Doomscrolling
While doomscrolling myself, I stumbled upon this Instagram series from Zuza Gadumska about the things they have drawn recently, rather than being on their phone. I love a piece of social media content that makes me think: Wait! Is there something better I could be doing right now?
Pillion
I’m a little bit late to the gay sex party with this one, but I finally watched Pillion - and I, quite predicably, loved it. The film as a whole takes a tender, empathetic look at a queer subculture that is often only brought into a story to be mocked or judged. Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling brilliantly depict an unlikely coupling that is slightly sad and uncomfortable to watch, and yet you are still rooting for (as individuals, if not together).
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Even more predictably, I also loved the latest film in the Bridget Jones series. The story felt fittingly more mature and emotional than the previous instalments, but it didn’t lose any of the humour and charm that makes Bridget such a loveable and relatable lead. I particularly enjoyed how the film subtly shows that, even in the wake of grief, Bridget’s life is full of all kinds of love, in all different forms.
Sebastian Curi & Maria Macarena Luzi’s Studio
One of my favourite articles that I ever wrote for 91 Magazine was a tour of Sebastian Curi and Maria Macarena Luzi’s incredible studio space. The pair recently relocated to Barcelona, where they are slowly but surely setting up a new, equally gorgeous studio. The way they curate a space that feels light and airy, while also being practical and full of visual stimulus, is masterful.
Inside Michelle Dockery’s London Townhouse
Every few months, I get lost down a rabbit hole watching videos of rich people showing off their beautiful houses on YouTube. When picking a favourite to share from my recent binge, I feel like I should say it was the home of a cool art curator or fashion designer. But it wasn’t. It was Architectural Digest’s house tour of actress Michelle Dockery. Her home is full of odd art, pops of red and nods to Downton Abbey - all of which I love very much.
Busy Is No Longer Aspirational
The start of 2026 has been a busy one for me, which, as a freelancer, I am very grateful for. When things get busy, it’s nice to be reminded of the importance of rest - so this YouTube video from my favourite creatives, Sha'an d'Anthes (also known as Furry Little Peach) came at the perfect time for me. Sha'an discusses her changing feelings towards being busy while creating some big beautiful paintings.
What's the best thing you watched, read, listened to or looked at over the past month? I would genuinely love to know, so please do get in touch with any recommendations.