PEAR NOT BEAR is a space for looking.
It looks closely at contemporary Russian fashion and creative work, tracing how inner life, memory, and identity take form.
A receptacle for memories and reflections previously stored in my Three Pounds of Sponge™, and the occasional book recommendation or recipe. Sometimes distressing, sometimes not.
A cabinet of wonders containing both shiny curiosities and creative clutter. I'll publish articles that fall outside my usual beats or that I did not feel like pitching OR that have been KILLED. Creative chaos shall reign--it's intentional!
MKH is entering the Substack space to provide a raw, fresh and unedited look into the making of the site and its stories.
Take a look behind the scenes of our independent digital publication focused on long-form, immersive storytelling.