Happiness and Love by Zoe Dubno

Happiness and Love by Zoe Dubno offers a sharp, introspective look into the complex dynamics of artworld social circles. Set against the backdrop of a London-based writer's reluctant reunion with her former New York acquaintances, the narrative exposes the façade and pretentiousness underlying an elite artist-curator community. Through a tense dinner party, the story explores themes of disillusionment, self-loathing, and the hollow nature of bourgeois friendships, delivering a nuanced critique of ambition and identity within the creative milieu.