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Olivia Laing Discusses Non-Binary Identity and 'Lonely City'

publication · 2026-05-24

British writer Olivia Laing, who identifies as non-binary, discusses her path and the publication of 'Lonely City', a cult book in the English-speaking world about art and solitude. The interview was published by Le Monde on May 24, 2026.

Key facts

  • Olivia Laing is a British writer who identifies as non-binary.
  • The interview was published on May 24, 2026.
  • Laing discusses her different path and its impact on her writing.
  • Her writing relates to the body and reality.
  • 'Lonely City' is a book about art and solitude.
  • The book is considered cult in the English-speaking world.
  • The interview was published by Le Monde.
  • The publication is in the context of the release of 'Lonely City'.

Entities

Artists

  • Olivia Laing

Institutions

  • Le Monde

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