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The article recaps the top 15 Nicer Tuesdays talks of 2025, highlighting creative duos, multidisciplinary artists, and emotionally resonant presentations. It celebrates a year of events held in London, New York, and newly in Los Angeles, featuring designers, illustrators, and artists sharing insights into their practice and process.
At Nicer Tuesdays New York, baker and writer Lexie Smith discussed her project Bread on Earth, an online archive exploring bread as a cultural and personal symbol. The talk highlighted how her research and experiments use bread to open broader conversations about humanity and identity.
Written by Ellis Tree for It’s Nice That, this feature explores how creative obsessions can fuel artistic growth and innovation. Drawing on examples from Stefan Sagmeister, Liang-Jung Chen, Lexie Smith, and Thomas Thwaites, the article argues that fixations—whether on bread, hardware, or living as a goat—can lead to meaningful creative breakthroughs. Illustrated by Seb Agresti, it encourages readers to embrace their fascinations as a productive force in creative work.
It’s Nice That announces the February 2025 edition of Nicer Tuesdays in New York, featuring talks from Nicolas Heller (New York Nico), Lexie Smith of Bread on Earth, photographer Daniela Spector, and illustrator Chantal Jahchan. The event will explore themes of documentary storytelling, editorial illustration, and creative research. Hosted by Elizabeth Goodspeed, it promises an evening of inspiration for the creative community.