Time in AVL earlier this week allowed me to work at the beautiful South Slope @switchyards location. It is always thrilling to see @vsslmag “in the wild” and in such thoughtfully designed spaces.
Last night, we celebrated the opening of @littlepaintingb ’s exhibition at @cbcaine ’s downtown Spartanburg location. 🎨
We are a big fan of @brianadanyele , featuring her dynamic textile art and fashion design in our inaugural issue (Winter 2023).
When art enters everyday spaces, the atmosphere shifts in a vibrant way. Check out the show through the end of April.
Our cover artist @keiko_kamata ’s mesmerizing screen prints reverberate with quiet energy—and remind us that negative space occupies an essential place within the whole.
“The search for our cover art is part intention and part intuition—when we let inner wisdom guide us, it never disappoints,” says @lbknobel , founder and editor in chief.
Art is integral to Vessel.
This edition explores the energy of live performance through the @southcarolinanewplayfestival and a compelling Q&A with conductor @johnyoungshikconcklin , while also examining how regional museums are rethinking the role of contemporary art in the South.
Literary and visual storytelling take center stage with an evocative excerpt from @edavisenloe and a striking look at the glass art of @christopherkerrayer .
The issue also travels—from the refined interiors of @thenickelhotel to a creative retreat in the French countryside—while grounding itself in the rich cultural fabric of Columbia, South Carolina.
Find these stories and more in our Spring 2026 Arts Issue, available at the link in bio.
Happy New Year! 🥂
Presenting Issue No. 9, Winter 2026, featuring the best of the modern South ~
Grab a copy or subscribe at the link in bio
Cover art, Select Beets (watercolor), by P.A. Kessler
From Faulkner’s @rowanoakofficial to @mironcrosby ’s Texas-born boots, from @wonderbirdspirits to Atlanta’s global kitchens—our fall 2025 issue explores the culture and influence of craft across the South.
Swipe for founder and editor in chief @lbknobel ’s take on a few of this season’s stories.
✨Presenting a glimpse of Summer 2025✨
@vsslmag is a quarterly print magazine and Substack newsletter that celebrates creativity and culture in the modern South. 🌿 We present thoughtful and visually captivating stories about people shaping the South in unexpected, beautiful ways. We’re building a community of readers who care about compelling voices and meaningful creative work.
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Cover art by @traciwrightmartin
