Paul Hutchinson: Schmetterlinge

Following up on Wildlife Photography, Schmetterlinge is the second volume of a series of small-scale publications which Paul Hutchinson conceived in collaboration with The Green Box. In these books Hutchinson looks at seemingly banal situations and circumstances that, however disregarded, carry a deeper meaning and noteworthiness to the artist.

Inspired by the butterflies’ magical realism in-midst of the grey structures of east Asian cityscapes, Hutchinson creates images of a seemingly absurd beauty which question the conventional borders of fiction and reality. We see butterflies surrounded by plants and abstract shapes, collaged with manga-themes and QR-codes, next to cigarettes, iPhones and plastic bottles. By applying a playful thought to the act of image-making, Hutchinson opens up a space in which this well known subject can be interpreted fully anew. These images, created through performative actions, evoke their very own sense of aesthetics and bare witness to the urban-poetic feel which is inherent to Hutchinson’s work.

Type Specimen | FCK AFD | Sticker Set | 148×210mm

Sticker-Set as Type-Specimen for the icon typeface FCKAFD Icon Font. Also as Mini-Poster in DIN A5 with 20 stickers.
Design: Manuel Viergutz, TypoGraphicDesign.de
Typeface: FCKAFD Icon Font
Size: DIN A5 | 148 × 210 mm (B×H)
Sheets: 1 1 sheet as sticker set (free-form) with 20 stickers 😍
Paper: 90 g/m² Recycled adhesive paper, white
Colors: 4/0 c
Colors on the screen may differ from the original.

Yearbook of Type #7—Plant Edition

Building on the success of its predecessors, the Yearbook of Type #7 presents an updated design concept that features new interfaces and fresh features for an enhanced reading experience on 608 (!) pages. With a thematic focus on plants, this edition offers a unique perspective on typography and presents a wide range of new and high-quality fonts, where there is something for every purpose and taste.

Each typeface is now showcased on three pages and offers a comprehensive overview of its properties and characteristics: A double page spread with an appealing visual sample of the font emphasizes the character of the font. The third page offers a detailed overview of the font and its special features, information on language support, styles, weights and widths, OpenType features, and detailed background information about the designer and the foundry.

A comprehensive index allows for quick reference, while the online microsite enables easy browsing and direct purchases. The book is accompanied by a freely accessible online microsite, which allows easy browsing and direct purchase of all the fonts presented.

  • Detailed presentation of 180 recent typefaces
  • Ample background information
  • Index of all 206 type designers and 108 foundries from 29 countries
  • Explanation of all OpenType features
  • An online microsite that directly links the typefaces to the foundries’ websites (from this edition, as well as editions 3 through 6)

Presented type foundries: 205TF, AG Typography Institute, AinsiFont, Alex Slobzheninov, Ampersand Type Foundry, Antipixel Type Studio, Apex Type Foundry, Azuliq Type, Bastarda Type, Binnenland, Black[Foundry], Blast Foundry, Blaze Type, Bleifrei Type, Bureau Sebastian Moock, BVH Type, Cadson Demak, Cape Arcona, CRU Brand Consultancy, CSTM Fonts, Darden Studio, Detail Type Foundry, Displaay Type Foundry, DSType Foundry, edition.studio Type Foundry, Fabio Haag Type, Fable, Face2Face, Faire Type, Fatype, Fincker Font Cuisine, Fontwerk, Formula Type, Frere-Jones Type, Friederike Wagner, Frost, Fuenfwerken Design AG, Gradient Type, Hanken Design Co.®, Hoftype, Huy! Fonts, It’s Just Letters, Jeremy Tankard Typography, Kobu™ Foundry, Kontour Type, LA BOLDE VITA, Latinotype, Lazydogs Typefoundry, Le Laïc: Type Foundry, Lian Olsen, Lift Type, Mark van Leeuwen, Monolith, Morisawa.Inc, Mostardesign Type Foundry, NEW LETTERS, nice to type, Nonspace, Nouvelle Noire, Nova Type Foundry, Ntsal, OPS Type, Paratype, Peter Schmidt Group, phosphorus, Playtype, Posterizer KG, Range Left Shop, RazziaType, Retype, Revolver Type, Rosetta Type Foundry, Sacha Rein, Schriftlabor, Sharp Type, Stan Hema, Studio Bollo, Studio Principle, Studio Rene Bieder, sugargliderz, Text Field Office, The Northern Block, Thomas Hirter, tictactype, TIGHTYPE, André Toet, Tour de Force Font Foundry, TYPE FIRM, TypeMates, Typerepublic, TypeTogether, Typogama, Typonym, Typotheque, Ultra Kuhl, Viktor Nübel Type Design, VJ Type, W Type Foundry, Wannatype, WELTKERN® Typefaces, XYZ Type, Zakznak, Zetafonts

The Yearbook of Type #7 is a must-have for typography enthusiasts—a go-to source for finding the perfect typeface or a spark of inspiration!

 

“The overall design of the book is a real pleasure, not only stimulating but also informative.”
Rudolf Paulus Gorbach, tgm-Blog

Type Specimen | Chalk Hand Marker | Postcard Set | Zodiac Sign Letter

Postcard-Set as Type-Specimen for the handwritten typeface Chalk Hand Marker. Also as Mini-Calendar in DIN A6 with illustrated Zodiac Sign Letter.

Design: Manuel Viergutz, TypoGraphicDesign.de
Typeface: Chalk Hand Marker
Vector Icon-Set: Zodiac Sign Letter – Chalk Hand Marker
Size: DIN A6 | 148 × 105 mm (B × H)
Sheets: 13× Postcards as a Set with 12 Zodiac-Sign Typo-Illustrations (+ Cover) 😍
Paper: 300 g/m² strong & stable postcard cardboard
Colors: Colorful 4/1 c

Colors on the screen may differ from the original.

Type Specimen | Headline Poster | Sticker Set | 148×210mm

Sticker-Set as Type-Specimen for the variable Sans-Serif typeface Headline Poster. Also as Mini-Poster in DIN A5.

Design: Manuel Viergutz, TypoGraphicDesign.de
Typeface: Headline Poster
Size: DIN A5 | 148 × 210 mm (B × H)
Sheets: 1 Sheet as Sticker-Set with 25 stickers 😍
Paper: 90 g/m² Recycled adhesive paper, white
Colors: 4/0 c

Colors on the screen may differ from the original.

Dennis Fuchs – Becher

The publication Becher by Dennis Fuchs presents works from the series of small porcelain and ceramic sculptures. The objects move (often literally swaying) along the line between sculpture and drinking vessel. Fuchs mugs play with classics of design history such as the German onion pattern and break up the seemingly familiar with aspects of contemporary consumer culture. No two mugs are the same; their diversity takes the relationship between form and function ad absurdum. As Julia Meyer-Brehm notes, the “mugs  combine painting, drawing and sculpture, appearing naive and at the same time incredibly smart.”

In the exhibition context, visitors can choose and drink from the multitude of different cups. The selection creates a connection between art and the visitors’ idiosyncrasies, but also between the drinkers themselves. A special detail is the cover of the book, which contains an integrated beer mat – a useful gimmick that recalls the origins of Fuchs’ cups in pubs and project space bars.

About the artist
Dennis Fuchs (*1992 in Berlin) lives and works in Berlin. He studied teaching art and philosophy/ethics and fine art (Meisterschüler) with Ina Weber at the UdK Berlin and as an exchange student in London and Tokyo. He has exhibited in Berlin, Zurich, Milan and Tokyo.

He worked as a guest lecturer for sculpture and multimedia at the UdK Berlin and as a lecturer in cooperation with the Bauhaus Archive Berlin. His works were awarded with the Special Jury Prize of the Takifuji Art Awards Japan and the Audience Award of the Kunstverein Ebersberg.

Dennis Fuchs – Die Materie freut sich, Happy Matter 2

Die Materie freut sich, Happy Matter 2 is a perpetual monthly calendar by Berlin artist Dennis Fuchs. In addition to new works, the calendar is supplemented by important national and international anniversaries such as Chocolate Day, World Cheese Day, Christmas and many more.

Dennis Fuchs’ small sculptures attribute an emotionality and the ability to act autonomously to the material. The exhibited objects oscillate between snack bar and restaurant, work and leisure, “high and low”. Since a stay in Japan, the artist has been working with replicas of food, which originally served to overcome language barriers when ordering in restaurants. Aesthetic and culinary decisions overlap in the production process of the small sculptures. They are given arms and legs and come to life. Arranged in scenes on bistro tables, they pass the time either lethargically or productively. They include both standardized foods and unconventional vegetables.

About the artist
Dennis Fuchs (*1992 in Berlin) lives and works in Berlin. He studied art education and philosophy/ethics and fine arts (master student) with Ina Weber at the UdK Berlin and as an exchange student in London and Tokyo. He has exhibited in Berlin, Zurich, Milan and Tokyo. He worked as a guest lecturer for sculpture and multimedia at the UdK Berlin and as a lecturer in cooperation with the Bauhaus Archive Berlin. His works were awarded with the Special Jury Prize of the Takifuji Art Awards Japan and the Audience Award of the Kunstverein Ebersberg.

Some Magazine #19—Ready

Some Magazine #19—Ready deals with the phenomenon and the beauty of finishing things.

When is a piece of creative work ready, when have we finally reached the end of the process? Or is there no such thing as “ready” in our world permanent intermediate state?  The Some team talks to artists and designers from very different fields and cultures about their methods, their thoughts, sometimes their despair and then also about final results.

A magazine full of inspiring examples that takes the reader on a journey to and through very different creative practices in art and design.

A Magazine for Visual Inventors!

Next Chapter — KLASS Kalender 2025

next chapter is a typographic-illustrative wall calendar for 2025 that deals with the topic of change. Each month takes up this theme in a different way. Topics: Mood swings & Climate change & Yes, and… & Transition & Different & Tides & Healing & Recycling & Turning pages & Cycle & Change & (R)evolution & Attitude-Behavior Gap & moving & …
The calendar is printed on 7 different paper colors in risography and can be flipped through and hung up.
About the designers: Büro KLASS, consisting of Ana Laura Campos Vollmer, Sonja Steven, Sarah Tolpeit, Kerstin Tolpeit & Anna Roidl, is a design studio in Hamburg and Brixen with a focus on typography. The KLASS calendar is now being published for the tenth time, with each calendar having a completely different concept.

Design als Haltung. Handlungsfelder jenseits des Kommerziellen

In recent decades, design has been strongly focussed on stimulating needs and boosting consumption. This concept of design stems from the spirit of the economic miracle and reached its peak in the era of exuberant stock markets and neoliberal economic systems.
Today, we look with horror at the environmental destruction, the division of society and the strengthening of the political right as consequences of this economic system. Time to break new ground! Design and society are closely interrelated. Design influences how people interact with each other and how they behave in the designed environment.
This book paves the way for a new understanding of design that focusses on the process in an open-ended and integrative way, is oriented towards togetherness and does not serve turbo capitalism. Because design can change the world for the better. And because design, understood in this way, gives life more meaning.

Macht Marke. Wie Kreative Zukunft gestalten

The digital transformation poses unprecedented challenges for brand makers and the creatives who accompany them. Excessive demands are becoming the default mode of our time. Certainties waver. Decisions have to be made in the face of great uncertainty.

More than almost anything else, brands are able to become a source of meaning, a binding factor and a shaper of a company. Because people are looking for orientation and meaning. Trust is the currency of our time. Regardless of whether it’s a large corporation or a small business, your own studio or an agency, organization or citizens’ initiative – brand is the compass in confusing times.

Lucas von Gwinner and Dirk von Gehlen provide in Macht Marke. Wie Kreative Zukunft gestalten an introduction to the powerful instrument of the brand that is suitable for everyday use. For creative people who shape the future.

Ich, Wir & Digitalität—Ethik in der Lehre

“I” represents personal reflection, “WE” represents collaboration, and “DIGITALITY” describes the cultural transformation driven by technological innovation.

ICH, WIR & DIGITALITÄT: Ethics in Teaching provides insights into ethical questions from five different perspectives. It can serve as a practical guide with instructions for tasks and learning modules or as a source of inspiration to create spaces for thought, actively engage in social discourses, and help shape the future of education and technology responsibly.

Edited by Dana Blume and Charlotte Axelsson.

Download the Open Access Document as EPUB or PDF for free below and print at home if you would like to own a printed copy!

Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion

Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion explores the intersection of typography and fashion. The issue explores the boundaries of conventional design, embracing cutting-edge typography as a dynamic canvas for fashion expression. It presents art pieces, conceptual works, unconventional positioning, bold messages, weird concepts, and off-road applications that challenge the status quo of fashion industries.

If Slanted were a fashion brand, our mission would be clear: to inform, provoke, and ignite the imagination—championing freedom, research, and creativity, where fantasy becomes reality, aspirations are achieved, and culture is constantly evolving.

In addition to showcasing outstanding works, this issue features insightful essays by Christina Donoghue, Ann Marie Wainscott, Graphéine, Jelena Drobac, Ian Lynam, Jimmy Henderson, Kylièn Bergh, and Karmen Samson. Furthermore, interviews with Golnar Kat-Rahmani, Mirko Borsche, Jochen Smuda and Martin Fussenegger (Ucon Acrobatics), as well as Jean-Baptiste Levée, provide valuable insights into the intersection of typography and fashion. The issue concludes with an extensive appendix, listing all participating contributors.

Join the SLW FSHN CLB and check our limited special edition with an exclusive bag in collaboration with Ucon Acrobatics!

Limited Special Edition Type Fashion: Bag + Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion

In collaboration with the Berlin-based brand Ucon Acrobatics, we’re excited to present a limited special edition on occasion of the release of Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion. It includes the magazine alongside an exclusive bag which draws inspiration from the bold design of the new issue, blending typography and fashion into a stylish and sustainable statement piece. At its core, it embraces bold design while reflecting Ucon Acrobatics’ commitment to slow fashion, with every material ethically and sustainably sourced.

The bag is available in three vibrant colors from the magazine’s palette—Red, Royal Blue, and Light Rose—and features a crisp white print, applied through high-quality screen printing. It’s the perfect accessory to elevate any outfit while making a statement: Join the SLW FSHN CLB!

Designed for versatility, the limited edition bag can be worn as a crossbody or hip bag, offering compact storage for your tech essentials and everyday items. With water-resistant features, a sleek silhouette, and streetwise flair, this bag combines practicality with a fashion-forward look.

Features:
— Wear it as a crossbody or hip bag
— Main compartment with water-repellent, two-way zipper
— Additional back compartment with water-repellent zipper
— Inside pocket for your phone
— Internal holder for pens
— Adjustable webbing straps
— Embossed Ucon Acrobatics label on the front

Specifications:
— Dimensions: 20 × 14 × 6 cm
— Capacity: 1 L
— Weight: 180 g
— Material: Polyurethane (PU) with polyester (PET), PVC & PFC-free

With its vivid colors, water-resistant construction, and soft, brushed polyester lining, the Jona Bag delivers style, comfort, and functionality. Whether for your weekend plans or everyday outings, it’s the perfect companion for the fashion-conscious and eco-friendly alike.

About Ucon Acrobatics

Ucon Acrobatics unites a passion for creative design with sustainable mindset. We stand for durable products that go beyond seasons. Instead of following fleeting trends, we focus on timeless silhouettes. We feel responsible, not only for what we do but also for what we don’t do. That is why we always stay true to our motto: “minimal design, minimal emission.” This approach is driven by the belief that less can actually be more, and that nothing should suffer for a quality product – not humans, not animals and not the environment. Find more information about the brand online here or in the interview with Martin Fussenegger and Jochen Smuda, the founders of Ucon Acrobatics, featured in Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion.

About Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion

Slanted Magazine #44—TYPE FASHION explores the intersection of typography and fashion. The issue explores the boundaries of conventional design, embracing cutting-edge typography as a dynamic canvas for fashion expression. It presents art pieces, conceptual works, unconventional positioning, bold messages, weird concepts, and off-road applications that challenge the status quo of fashion industries. Explore more photos and details about Slanted Magazine #44—Type Fashion here.

Altari

Enters the rural landscapes of Campania, Italy, where depopulation whispers of a fading past.

In Altari, Paolo Covino presents a photographic topology of bedrooms, each a sanctuary of tradition and heritage. As the elderly cling to their homes, customs, and superstitions, Covino captures the essence of a community in transition. These bedrooms, once revered as places of worship for a fading past, now stand as relics of a bygone era.

Each photograph, documents the intersection of social, cultural, and historical change, where the weight of history threatens to vanish into the ether.

Bury Me in the Back Forty

Bury Me in the Back Forty is the highly anticipated successor to the sold-out books Out West and Crown Ditch by Kyler Zeleny and the final chapter in his prairie trilogy.

For a decade now, Kyler Zeleny has been documenting his hometown, a rural community on the Canadian Prairies with deep Ukrainian roots, consisting of 915 people. Based on the idea that the story of any place evolves over time, Zeleny has been using his own photographs, collected objects, community archives, and hidden histories, to revise the community’s history book from the year 1980.

The result is a pluralistic history of the community that embraces both official and unofficial accounts of events in the community’s past—a community album that contains not only the roses but also the numerous thorns attached to each stem. It encapsulates the collective virtues and vices found at the heart of any complex place on the verge of disappearing. More importantly, it is simply a story being recorded, recollected, and reconfigured—a layered portrait of small town living that is both unique and universal.

The result of which is the stoicism of place, a lived existence, which roars at times and suffers so quietly at others.

Yearbook of Lettering #2 / Participant Fee (Germany)

After the amazing response to Yearbook of Lettering #1—with 134 artists from 35 countries, rave press reviews, and tons of social media buzz—we’re back for round two! Yearbook of Lettering #2 is set to drop in autumn 2025, showcasing the very best in lettering from around the globe, from classic calligraphy to bold street art and graffiti. Ready to be part of it? Get your submissions in and help us make this edition even bigger and better!

In Yearbook of Lettering #2, each artist is given at least one full page, where only their artwork is featured, allowing the visuals to take center stage. The clean, open design ensures that the lettering speaks for itself, giving space for the unique styles and techniques to shine.

What truly sets this edition apart is the extensive index, which holds all the essential details—artist backgrounds, style descriptions, materials used, and contact information. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or searching for the perfect artist, the comprehensive, alphabetized index makes it easy to explore the talent behind each piece.

Designed as both a source of inspiration for graphic designers and agencies, and a practical guide for clients seeking the perfect artist or style, Yearbook of Lettering #2 will appeal to anyone interested in the vibrant world of contemporary lettering. We can’t wait to bring this second edition to life with your incredible work!

lt is possible to book one single page or up to three spreads! The presented artworks may not have been published earlier than 2020. Artworks can be submitted via our website until December 8th, 2024.

Producing a book like this requires significant resources. We believe in its sustainability and the real value it offers, which is why we aim to make it accessible to as many people as possible. To maintain high quality, we ask participants to contribute a small production fee to help cover costs (while still maintaining a selection process). This fee is intentionally kept low to encourage broad participation, especially from young artists, and covers only a small portion of the overall project costs. In return, each participant will receive a free printed copy of the book (plus shipping).

It is especially important to us to give the younger generation of lettering artists access to this opportunity. That’s why we offer students (with proof of enrollment) a 30% discount on the regular price. All submissions will be reviewed by a curatorial board of professional lettering artists to ensure quality. Please note, we reserve the right to reject submissions that do not meet our standards, which include technical aspects, originality, depth, context, and more. We strive to maintain a high level of quality throughout the content, so each submission is carefully reviewed, and we provide personal feedback on every application.

HOW TO reserve and book a space:

1. Send an email to [email protected] with the number of spreads you would like to book and links or samples of the artworks, so we can review them and get back to you.
2. Receive a link and pay the submission fee.
3. Now your space is booked. We’II get in touch with more information about the upload.
4. Upload the requested files and information until December 8th, 2024 (latest!) and you will be guided step-by-step through the process.

Early Bird rate (EB), excl. tax, available until November 20th, 2024
Regular rate (R), excl. tax, available until December 8th, 2024

1 page: € 99.– (EB) + Vat / € 119.– + Vat (R)
= 1 Artwork

2 pages / 1 spread: € 189.– (EB) + Vat / € 209.– + Vat (R)
= 2 Artworks (big) OR 1 Artwork big + up to 4 small ones

4 pages / 2 spreads + 1 IG Story: € 339.– (EB) + Vat / € 369.– + Vat (R)
= 4 Artworks (big) OR 2 Artworks big + up to 8 small ones

6 pages / 3 spreads + 2 IG Story: € 499.– (EB) + Vat / € 539.– + Vat(R)
= 6 Artworks (big) OR 3 Artworks big + up to 12 small ones

For those who book two double pages or more, we are pleased to offer a feature in the form of an Instagram Story on the Slanted Publishers channel, which currently has 127K followers. This is a great opportunity to share your work with a broader audience at no additional cost.

Get detailed information about the book, special rates for multiple spreads in combination with all Slanted online features, and our media reach from this PDF.

© Visual: Xesta Studio

Yearbook of Lettering #2 / Participant Fee (World)

After the amazing response to Yearbook of Lettering #1—with 134 artists from 35 countries, rave press reviews, and tons of social media buzz—we’re back for round two! Yearbook of Lettering #2 is set to drop in autumn 2025, showcasing the very best in lettering from around the globe, from classic calligraphy to bold street art and graffiti. Ready to be part of it? Get your submissions in and help us make this edition even bigger and better!

In Yearbook of Lettering #2, each artist is given at least one full page, where only their artwork is featured, allowing the visuals to take center stage. The clean, open design ensures that the lettering speaks for itself, giving space for the unique styles and techniques to shine.

What truly sets this edition apart is the extensive index, which holds all the essential details—artist backgrounds, style descriptions, materials used, and contact information. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or searching for the perfect artist, the comprehensive, alphabetized index makes it easy to explore the talent behind each piece.

Designed as both a source of inspiration for graphic designers and agencies, and a practical guide for clients seeking the perfect artist or style, Yearbook of Lettering #2 will appeal to anyone interested in the vibrant world of contemporary lettering. We can’t wait to bring this second edition to life with your incredible work!

lt is possible to book one single page or up to three spreads! The presented artworks may not have been published earlier than 2020. Artworks can be submitted via our website until December 8th, 2024.

Producing a book like this requires significant resources. We believe in its sustainability and the real value it offers, which is why we aim to make it accessible to as many people as possible. To maintain high quality, we ask participants to contribute a small production fee to help cover costs (while still maintaining a selection process). This fee is intentionally kept low to encourage broad participation, especially from young artists, and covers only a small portion of the overall project costs. In return, each participant will receive a free printed copy of the book (plus shipping).

It is especially important to us to give the younger generation of lettering artists access to this opportunity. That’s why we offer students (with proof of enrollment) a 30% discount on the regular price. All submissions will be reviewed by a curatorial board of professional lettering artists to ensure quality. Please note, we reserve the right to reject submissions that do not meet our standards, which include technical aspects, originality, depth, context, and more. We strive to maintain a high level of quality throughout the content, so each submission is carefully reviewed, and we provide personal feedback on every application.

HOW TO reserve and book a space:

1. Send an email to [email protected] with the number of spreads you would like to book and links or samples of the artworks, so we can review them and get back to you.
2. Receive a link and pay the submission fee.
3. Now your space is booked. We’II get in touch with more information about the upload.
4. Upload the requested files and information until December 8th, 2024 (latest!) and you will be guided step-by-step through the process.

Early Bird rate (EB), excl. tax, available until November 20th, 2024
Regular rate (R), excl. tax, available until December 8th, 2024

1 page: € 99.– (EB) + Vat / € 119.– + Vat (R)
= 1 Artwork

2 pages / 1 spread: € 189.– (EB) + Vat / € 209.– + Vat (R)
= 2 Artworks (big) OR 1 Artwork big + up to 4 small ones

4 pages / 2 spreads + 1 IG Story: € 339.– (EB) + Vat / € 369.– + Vat (R)
= 4 Artworks (big) OR 2 Artworks big + up to 8 small ones

6 pages / 3 spreads + 2 IG Story: € 499.– (EB) + Vat / € 539.– + Vat(R)
= 6 Artworks (big) OR 3 Artworks big + up to 12 small ones

For those who book two double pages or more, we are pleased to offer a feature in the form of an Instagram Story on the Slanted Publishers channel, which currently has 127K followers. This is a great opportunity to share your work with a broader audience at no additional cost.

Get detailed information about the book, special rates for multiple spreads in combination with all Slanted online features, and our media reach from this PDF.

© Visual: Xesta Studio

FFCGN—Die Macht der Bilder Vol. 4

The colorful, radiant logo of a stylized sun on the cover says it better than words: it’s time to shine. Culture not only fulfills the task of enlightenment, it also offers the opportunity to let our creativity and our hopeful side shine.

And they do: as every year, the brilliant minds of contemporary filmmakers and artists gather at the Film Festival Cologne. They let us dive deep into their craft, their inspirations and the dynamic interplay of storytelling and aesthetics.

The annual publication FFCGN – Die Macht der Bilder Vol. 4 accompanies the festival with many photos, insightful essays and intimate interviews. Through the lens of cinema, the editors provide an insight into the diverse perspectives and innovative approaches that shape today’s cultural landscape and pop culture. Whether the filmmakers are exploring themes such as identity, social justice or the human condition, they illuminate the world with their unique views and perspectives and invite us to accompany them.

Grafikmagazin 05.24 – Haptik & Print

As the name indicates, Grafikmagazin is a print magazine focusing on all things graphic design. Primarily it’s aimed at professional creatives and design students from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond.

Grafikmagazin presents outstanding work from graphic design, typography, illustration, photography, design theory, research, paper, and printing every two months. The editorial team of Grafikmagazin created a variety of sections and categories but selected focus themes for each issue, like “Illustration”. The topics portray how imaginative, eclectic, and playful graphic design can be while featuring successful branding concepts and niche ideas.

The extensive “Showroom” section lets readers know other creatives and the stories behind design studios worldwide. The “Design and Research” category presents interdisciplinary projects that show how science and research can benefit from creative solutions and play an active role in graphic design. In the “Production and Publishing” section, everything revolves around print. You will find exquisite books, sophisticated annual reports, and high–quality embossed greeting cards. Also, the cover artists of each issue are interviewed or get to highlight their ideas.

Each cover is printed on a different paper, and the design interprets the particular Grafik+ theme more broadly or shares a fresh perspective on a unique design technique. This particular cover was realized in six different versions from different studios and artists, each riso–printed. The Grafikmagazin team, its correspondents, and freelancers are bound and driven by the firm belief that print is not dead. With the will to prove just how alive it is, and the motivation to start something fresh yet deeply traditional, they strive for nothing less than to create another print magazine that makes history.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.4 Trees in Potsdam

3.33333333…..x 3 is an experimental art project by Maki Ishii. It is a series of zines where Ishii interviews animals, birds, insects, trees, and more, in collaboration with an animal communicator who can speak with them.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.4 Trees in Potsdam is an art project that encourages us to rethink and explore how we can coexist with other beings.

Vol.4 features trees in Potsdam.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.3 Zoo in Berlin

3.33333333…..x 3 is an experimental art project by Maki Ishii. It is a series of zines where Ishii interviews animals, birds, insects, trees, and more, in collaboration with an animal communicator who can speak with them.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.3 Zoo in Berlin is an art project that encourages us to rethink and explore how we can coexist with other beings.

Vol.3 features the Zoo in Berlin.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.2 Aquarium in Berlin

3.33333333…..x 3 is an experimental art project by Maki Ishii. It is a series of zines where Ishii interviews animals, birds, insects, trees, and more, in collaboration with an animal communicator who can speak with them.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.2 Aquarium in Berlin is an art project that encourages us to rethink and explore how we can coexist with other beings.

Vol.2 features Aquarium in Berlin.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.1 Dogs in Berlin

3.33333333…..x 3 is an experimental art project by Maki Ishii. It is a series of zines where Ishii interviews animals, birds, insects, trees, and more, in collaboration with an animal communicator who can speak with them.

3.33333333…..x 3—Vol.1 Dogs in Berlin is an art project that encourages us to rethink and explore how we can coexist with other beings.

Vol.1 features dogs in Berlin.