In this conversation, Gawȩda and Kulbokaitė recount a complexity of practices evolving around reading as performative engagement, polyphonic chants as arcane carrier of information, molecular experiences by earthly scents and the role of AI in shaping the present.
With the introduction of the metaverse in the new year, as well as an inability to utilise our physical existences in the pandemic, we have had revert to digital presences. 3D artist WJX (Wang Jingxin) addresses our transition to technological processes as creatives, and possible futures this can provide.
In a world that is seemingly appearing so unsure with societal issues and climate change, clothing brand eirocori combines prophecy and conspiracy, as well as the digital world in which fashion is headed within to inspire her intricately printed clothing pieces.
We meet South-Korean brand 604service in a translated email exchange and explore heaven’s gate, new definitions of the subversive and what it means to receive the service they provide.
Guardianangel School take the mystique and fantasy of Victorian textiles to meticulously hand-made lampshades: these become newly crafted antiques the duo sketch and construct out of vintage materials.
The Xeno- and Ever-morphing: we talked to Shanghai-based brand NUTEMPEROR about baring new approaches to design, concept, and brand DNA amongst the fashion zeitgeist.
Intertwining visual and sound productions, Female Pentimento’s world is enlightened by ethereal creatures inhabiting apocalyptic or heavenly environments, inspired by biospiritualism, religious symbolism and ecological issues.
Terraria Mutants hint at the future: while the NFT Collection has seen little user uptake, it may signal something much bigger.
Balaclava-clad NFT artist, DotPigeon, is rioting against social conventions and the restrictions of creativity. Vivid and aesthetically pleasing, his work combines recognizable indicators of luxury whilst the art’s protagonist, who also dons the bally, contrasts with the polished placidity of his lavish settings.
Although conventionally the practice of witchcraft and modern digital processes dominating our world are seen as being as far apart as physically possible, music artist DASYCHIRA finds a way for these to work in conjunction to hone in on and add power to their artistry.
If the cinematic music territories blur the line nowadays proposing an electronic and experimental view, if the film music language has expanded its research in recent years in Italy, we also need to thank composers such as Ginevra Nervi.
In the midst of the climate crisis, in a world where our future is so unsure and pondered upon with theories such as Area 51 tainting our opinions of what actually could be out there, Fertile Strains takes our theorising into a digitally manufactured, fictional species in our dystopian future.
With the recent release of her 2022 Berlin Nude Calander, Lara Verheijden welcomes Fran Rowse into her home. A baby on the way and wearing lingerie by London designer Miss Crofton, we are in awe.
With clients such as Hungry and Brooke Candy, Loki Dolor’s work transforms wearers into futuristic, creature-like hybrids of their composure, utilising 3D printing processes in conjunction with inspiration from nature to bring together humanity’s past and future in intricate wearable art.
Identity, sexuality, and the oppressive forces that be: innovative performance artists Rooy Charlie Lana and Giulia Zulian (AKA ness), are re-moulding our understandings of identity and the concept of the body - exploring this through the Transghost identity.
In a post-pandemic world where shooting in teams on location is no longer feasible, creatives have been taking initiative by utilising technological programs to mimic activities they are skilled in digitally. The Sick Oscillator Boy is an example of one of these artists, utilising digital programs to create works that consider what future our world, and physical forms may face with the sinister rise of technology.
Beyond sizes, gender and easy dichotomies: an unruly approach to designing wearables.
