Journal

Bookstores vs. 2020

The start of the year signaled a resurgence in print media, but the events of the year may have moved the needle. To understand how this year's developments affected the resurgence, we spoke to Ulr...

Le Corbusier and Mastering Concrete Minimalism

Often more notorious than celebrated, Le Corbusier represented an exception to the rule—a visionary who truly practiced what he preached. The Swiss-French architect became a pioneer of mid-century ...

Francesca Gavin on the History of Collage Vol2

For the second part of the history of collage, curator and writer Francesca Gavin delves into over seven decades of the art form's evolution from the postwar era until this present decade. From pop...

Francesca Gavin on the History of Collage

Curator, writer, and artist Francesca Gavin delves into the humble beginnings of collage and details how this form of art became a defining creative expression in the past century. A brilliant read...

A Time Capsule of Mexican Tradition

A Brutalist structural beauty that feels like a time capsule of the Mexican lifestyle and tradition, this home is fitting that sculptor Pedro Reyes and his wife Carla Fernández, a fashion designer....

Jessie Makinson's Mythical Femininity in an Aberrant World

Gaze into the fictitious, mythological spectacles created by the exuberant Jessie Makinson and you'll be ensnared by a disruptive narrative of femininity. Seeming disarrayed at a glance, when studi...

The Second Life of Trees

One of the world's most sustainable materials is being used in ever more innovative ways to provide alternative to architecture and construction. Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Rosie Flanagan explore woo...

Designing An Iconic Instagram Sticker With Josh McKenna

Illustrator Josh McKenna has created one of the most iconic social media stickers in the world and continues to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through his work. From career setbacks, finding your f...

Owen Davey On The Powerful Medium Illustration And Avoiding Soul Destroying Work

Award-winning British artist Owen Davey has a distinctive vintage charm that appeals to adults and children alike. Armed with awards and a cult-like following on Instagram, Owen is being compared t...

Pablo Rochat On Endless Fun and Plagiarism

One of the most innovative creatives online and a prankster with a knack for social media originality, Pablo Rochat tells us his story. From his early days working at Tinder to unlocking the possib...