A Vibrant Vegan Dinner on the British Coast

On a balmy recent evening, the Carl Freedman Gallery in the English coastal town of Margate was the setting for a double celebration. Fourteen guests gathered to mark both the opening of “To Be Held” — a group show curated by the filmmaker, photographer and fashion designer Ronan Mckenzie — and the launch of “Plentiful,”…

Why Won’t Simon Ateba Stop Shouting?

In the briefing room, Mr. Ateba joined a class of reporters who are allowed on the premises but don’t have permanent seats, often jockeying for back-row seats that stay empty when other journalists don’t show up. These reporters are rarely called upon during briefings. (Mr. Ateba currently has a “hard pass,” which confers regular access…