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About

I am an editor and writer with over a decade of experience in the publishing and cultural industries. My interest lies in exploring the juncture between art, culture and sustainability⁠—developing new languages that will help us navigate the uncertain times ahead. 

I’ve held senior editorial positions at Dazed, Harper's Bazaar, AnOther, Oak and Gestalten. As a journalist, I’ve written features for T Magazine - The New York Times, Vogue and The Globe and Mail and contributed essays to books including The Essence (gestalten 2019) and Ethnofuturisms (Merve 2018).

I have also created meaningful storytelling for brands including Prada, SLOW, SSENSE, Kenzo and IKEA, and advised on books for Phaidon and Rizzoli. I am co-founder of Still Projects, a studio that specializes in writing and editorial direction.

Originally from the east coast of Canada and currently based in Berlin, I have an MA in cultural theory from Goldsmiths and have lived in Paris, London, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney and Copenhagen.

Open to encounters with the magical and the meditative, and fascinated by the intersection of the sacred and the political, I’m always interested in taking on challenging commissions and working with inspired brands. I'd love to hear from you. 

orton.karen@gmail.com