The River Cafe chef first hired the playwright and director as a waitress — a job that soon inspired a play.

The authors met in person for the first time during their shoot for T’s Culture issue. “The photographer had to tell us to stop talking.”

The two actresses first met when they performed in a London production of “Cinderella.” More than two decades later, Clarke is still cheering Khadime on.

The artist Caleb Hahne Quintana envisions new releases by Ayòbámi Adébáyò, Eleanor Catton and more.

The designer Rafael Prieto turned a casual meal hosted in his New York apartment into a memorable occasion with a few unexpected touches.