Katy Kelleher

Kelleher is the author of The Ugly History of Beautiful Things, an essay collection that illuminates the darkness hidden behind our prettiest purchases

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To the Friends That Gather Other People

According to research, having a mixture of strong and weak social ties is key to living a healthy life, writes Katy Kelleher.

By Katy Kelleher

Stop Calling My Daughter Pretty

"To be pretty is a privilege; we’ve all come to realize that. But it’s also a liability," writes Katy Kelleher.

By Katy Kelleher

What Monet’s Water Lilies Taught Me About Beauty’s Proximity to Violence

Katy Kelleher explores our penchant for validating prettiness with pain.

By Katy Kelleher
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