CULTURED's 15 Most-Read Stories of July 2026

CULTURED magazine's most-read stories in July 2026 span food, art, fashion, film, and culture. The list is led by a profile of Ina Garten at her East Hampton home, where she discusses trusting her appetite. Painter John Alexander reflects on his five decades in the Hamptons, influenced by Willem de Kooning, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd. Schiaparelli's creative director Daniel Roseberry discusses couture in the age of brand ambassadors and billionaires. The 2026 Young Collectors list features Cathy Ho Lee, Annie Taylor, and Kevin Love, who share their collecting philosophies. An exploration of the incel media canon traces its roots from 'American Psycho' to contemporary works. The upcoming novel 'Life of M' by Rachel Cusk, suspected to be a portrait of Natalie Portman, is highlighted. A major exhibition at David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles, 'Tom's Stretch', showcases Tom of Finland's influence on over 70 artists. The 2026 Young Activists list introduces 13 change agents nominated by Gloria Steinem and Stacey Abrams. Food insiders recommend summer dining in New York. Christopher Nolan's casting director John Papsidera discusses casting 'The Odyssey'. Playwright Georgica Pettus's new play 'Truck' is profiled. Finally, an Angeleno's diary documents a six-week immersion in the downtown New York art scene.