Apr 22

James Victore: Burning Questions : The graphic designer’s web series serves up a dose of sage wisdom for the creative set

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James Victore: Burning Questions


The lives of designers, freelancers and creatives are fraught with ups and downs. Projects come, contracts go, clients run the gamut from perfect to impossible, and sometimes the creative juices just don’t flow when they’re most needed. No one knows this better than beacon…

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Apr 03

Jodi Bieber: Quiet: The renowned South African photographer explores vulnerability and masculinity in her new portrait series

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Jodi Bieber: Quiet


Despite South Africa’s growing reputation as a hub for arts, culture and design (with events like Design Indaba showcasing local talent), a dark cloud of violence looms over the country, which many argue is intensified by shifting gender norms. Acclaimed photographer—winner of…

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Feb 21

Interview: Gary Taxali: The multi-media artist discusses balancing commercial and personal work and the perils of a blank white page

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Interview: Gary Taxali


Art and commerce are traditionally thought of as opposing forces. Of course, this is especially true for artists who’s work lands on both advertisements and gallery walls. Finding inspiration from commercial work while maintaining a sense of integrity in the art world is…

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Feb 18

Interview: Peanut Butter Wolf: Founder of LA’s iconic Stones Throw records discusses creativity, artistic freedom and working with music legends

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Interview: Peanut Butter Wolf


In 1996, Chris Manak—aka Peanut Butter Wolf—self-released “My Wold Premier,” a collaborative effort between him and his partner and close friend Charizma, who died three years previous in a carjacking. The release was deeply personal and…

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Jan 20

Studio Visit: Aliki Kirmitsi: The London-based set designer on her process, inspiration and letting ideas have lives of their own

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Studio Visit: Aliki Kirmitsi


There is a tangibly refined and almost childlike simplicity about Cyprus-born, London-based set designer Aliki Kirmitsi’s images. Her goal—when approaching any project—is to, “create a space that is balanced and carries an element of surprise, weaving…

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Dec 05

Red Bull Music Academy: For the Record: Celebrating 15 years of collaboration and exploration in music with a hardcover featuring some of the industry’s most influential figures

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Red Bull Music Academy: For the Record


Famed Austria-based energy drink company Red Bull may be best known for their involvement in alternative sports and prodigious adventure—from being a major sponsor in Travis Rice’s acclaimed snowboard film “The Art of Flight” to…

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