Expect the unexpected in frankie 113. For this issue, we asked the pros (a musician, writer, artist and comedian) for advice on beating creative block, and boy did they deliver. We also learnt the ins and outs of building an escape room, spent a day in a seven-person Sydney sharehouse (the décor was rad) and asked creative people to show us their best secondhand treasures (spoiler alert: they include McDonald’s chairs and haunted paintings). We made one writer repeat positive affirmations for 30 days straight, rounded up Nic Cage’s best movies, ranted about weirdly aggressive male skincare and met a hijab-wearing pin-up model. Yep, we’re full of surprises.GET YOUR KICKS
Dreary days are better with a swish pair of boots on.FILM CLUB
Take a trip through Nic Cage’s wild filmography (the man’s got range).THE VEILED VINTAGE
The ever-stylish Nabiha Jamal is redefining modesty for herself and her community.THE BLANK PAGE
Need help defeating writer’s block? Jen Cloher, Nina Oyama, Kitiya Palaskas, Luke John Matthew Arnold and Victoria Hannan have some wise words for you. KNITTED AND STACKED
Cindy Rizza’s hyper-realistic paintings bring up warm memories of grandma’s house. HIDDEN GEMS
Meet some cool folks and their best secondhand treasures.Aussie readers: Find your closest stockist here or order a copy online.

Across the ditch: Issue 113 should hit stores in New Zealand on April 24th, 2023. Ask your local stockist if it's not on shelves then. 

Digital edition: Head here to download an e-version of the mag.

On sale dates: Head here to see when the next issue comes out.