Kim Hastreiter
Co-founder and longtime editor of Paper magazine, cultural curator and collector whose memoir Stuff: A New York Life of Cultural Chaos chronicles downtown New York art, fashion, music, and nightlife.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 18min
Kim Hastreiter
Kim Hastreiter, co-founder and longtime editor of Paper magazine and cultural collector, reflects on downtown New York art, fashion, and nightlife. She recalls founding Paper from scrappy beginnings, spotting artists early, curating daring covers, and why objects and ephemera matter for cultural memory. Short, vivid stories trace a life built on taste, urgency, and preserving cultural chaos.
Sep 18, 2019 • 1h 34min
Kim Hastreiter on the Art of Connecting Culture
Kim Hastreiter, co-founder of Paper magazine, shares her vibrant journey through New York's cultural landscape. She reflects on her punk roots, recounting experiences selling clothes to Jackie Kennedy and curating transformative art events. Hastreiter discusses the challenges of creative reinvention amid personal crises, and champions the importance of mentorship for emerging talents. With stories from her time at Arcosanti to fostering community through thrift and art, she embodies a spirited commitment to creativity that resonates deeply in today's art world.
