Future Book(s) – Pia Pol / Astrid Vorstermans
The release of Future Book(s) marks the significant twentieth anniversary of Valiz, the esteemed Amsterdam-based publisher founded by Vorstermans in June 2003. It pays homage to Valiz’s prolific output over two decades, reflecting the publisher’s steadfast commitment to pushing boundaries
Future Book(s) – Pia Pol / Astrid Vorstermans
The release of Future Book(s) marks the significant twentieth anniversary of Valiz, the esteemed Amsterdam-based publisher founded by Vorstermans in June 2003. It pays homage to Valiz’s prolific output over two decades, reflecting the publisher’s steadfast commitment to pushing boundaries
Legible, Visible. Entre el fotograma y la página – Mela Dávila / Maite Muñoz
English text>> “Legible – Visible. Entre el fotograma y la página” emerge como una obra reveladora que desentraña la intrincada relación entre las publicaciones de artistas y los documentos audiovisuales. La colaboración entre Mela Dávila Freire y Maite Muñoz Iglesias,
Legible, Visible. Entre el fotograma y la página – Mela Dávila / Maite Muñoz
English text>> “Legible – Visible. Entre el fotograma y la página” emerge como una obra reveladora que desentraña la intrincada relación entre las publicaciones de artistas y los documentos audiovisuales. La colaboración entre Mela Dávila Freire y Maite Muñoz Iglesias,
Viaje a un Mundo Olvidado – Jordi Esteva
English text >> En su más reciente obra, Viaje a un Mundo Olvidado, Jordi Esteva nos invita a sumergirnos en una travesía introspectiva que se despliega a través de los rincones más remotos y mágicos de su geografía personal. Este
Viaje a un Mundo Olvidado – Jordi Esteva
English text >> En su más reciente obra, Viaje a un Mundo Olvidado, Jordi Esteva nos invita a sumergirnos en una travesía introspectiva que se despliega a través de los rincones más remotos y mágicos de su geografía personal. Este
Foucault en California – Simeon Wade
English text >> Foucault en California, sumerge a los lectores en la caleidoscópica California de la década de 1970, un lugar y un tiempo donde la intelectualidad y la contracultura interaccionan en una danza vibrante de ideas no convencionales. Cuando
Foucault en California – Simeon Wade
English text >> Foucault en California, sumerge a los lectores en la caleidoscópica California de la década de 1970, un lugar y un tiempo donde la intelectualidad y la contracultura interaccionan en una danza vibrante de ideas no convencionales. Cuando
Cien Hogueras (A Hundred Bonfires) – Antonio Orihuela
texto en español >> Tucked away in the margins of the most recent cultural history in Spain, the liveliness of countercultural practices in Andalusia dazzles as soon as we scratch the ashes, still smoldering, of the hundred bonfires that fueled
Cien Hogueras (A Hundred Bonfires) – Antonio Orihuela
texto en español >> Tucked away in the margins of the most recent cultural history in Spain, the liveliness of countercultural practices in Andalusia dazzles as soon as we scratch the ashes, still smoldering, of the hundred bonfires that fueled
BARCELONA, A CITY UNDER the GROUND
Texto en español >> If Ibiza and Formentera were destinations of the international counterculture from the first moment, and Seville gave birth to the first psychedelic music with that particular mix of flamenco and rock sounds coming from the American
BARCELONA, A CITY UNDER the GROUND
Texto en español >> If Ibiza and Formentera were destinations of the international counterculture from the first moment, and Seville gave birth to the first psychedelic music with that particular mix of flamenco and rock sounds coming from the American
VICTOR MOSCOSO
Psychedelic art was defined by vibrant almost garish colors, immersive dimensional or drawn environments, collage-influenced compositions, heavily layered personal symbology, and drawing as both problem-solving and in itself.There were artists deemed psychedelic whose primary outlets were galleries and museums, but
VICTOR MOSCOSO
Psychedelic art was defined by vibrant almost garish colors, immersive dimensional or drawn environments, collage-influenced compositions, heavily layered personal symbology, and drawing as both problem-solving and in itself.There were artists deemed psychedelic whose primary outlets were galleries and museums, but
FERNANDO HIGUERAS
Fernando Higueras, the architect, but also the visionary, the painter, the musician, and the photographer, has acquired cult status thanks to social media and his ascendancy among young architecture students. An architect with an overwhelming personality that gave rise to
FERNANDO HIGUERAS
Fernando Higueras, the architect, but also the visionary, the painter, the musician, and the photographer, has acquired cult status thanks to social media and his ascendancy among young architecture students. An architect with an overwhelming personality that gave rise to
WINTER / JOANNA HRUBY TEXT, AND JUAN BARTE PHOTOGRAPHY
WINTER, a text written for Formidable Magazine by Joanna Hruby, founder of Theatre of the Ancients and creator of the podcast The Wells of Tanit. Part of her ongoing quest into the mythic fabric of an island which for many decades
WINTER / JOANNA HRUBY TEXT, AND JUAN BARTE PHOTOGRAPHY
WINTER, a text written for Formidable Magazine by Joanna Hruby, founder of Theatre of the Ancients and creator of the podcast The Wells of Tanit. Part of her ongoing quest into the mythic fabric of an island which for many decades
SHANNEN GEMBIRA
Formidable Magazine: Tell us a bit about yourself.Shannen Gembira: My name is Shannen and I also love to go by the name Gembira. Gembira which means happiness in Bahasa, Indonesia, where half of my blood is coming from. The Indonesian
SHANNEN GEMBIRA
Formidable Magazine: Tell us a bit about yourself.Shannen Gembira: My name is Shannen and I also love to go by the name Gembira. Gembira which means happiness in Bahasa, Indonesia, where half of my blood is coming from. The Indonesian
LESS FILLING – SOLE KULNARONG
Less Filling is an independent clothing brand by Sole Kulnarong. established in Ibiza, Spain. All designs are timeless, limited edition series, handmade, and silkscreen printed by hand. Sustainability is the mainstay of the brand and each piece is handmade from start to finish.
LESS FILLING – SOLE KULNARONG
Less Filling is an independent clothing brand by Sole Kulnarong. established in Ibiza, Spain. All designs are timeless, limited edition series, handmade, and silkscreen printed by hand. Sustainability is the mainstay of the brand and each piece is handmade from start to finish.
INSTANT CITY IBIZA
The Instant City was an inflatable construction created in Ibiza, Spain, in 1971 to provide temporary accommodation for students attending the three-day 7th Congress of ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design).
INSTANT CITY IBIZA
The Instant City was an inflatable construction created in Ibiza, Spain, in 1971 to provide temporary accommodation for students attending the three-day 7th Congress of ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design).
DELBES IBIZA – SONIA FERRER
Delbes is a slow fashion brand set to recover the Ibizan artisan traditions to give them a new life through innovative designs and limited editions 100% hand made in the island of Ibiza.
DELBES IBIZA – SONIA FERRER
Delbes is a slow fashion brand set to recover the Ibizan artisan traditions to give them a new life through innovative designs and limited editions 100% hand made in the island of Ibiza.
ZAMROCK – ZAMBIA’S 70s MUSIC
Zamrock was a fuzzed-out, psychedelic rock combined with local music that emerged in Zambia during the 70s.
ZAMROCK – ZAMBIA’S 70s MUSIC
Zamrock was a fuzzed-out, psychedelic rock combined with local music that emerged in Zambia during the 70s.
JORDI BENITO
Jordi Benito’s practice is a response to the previous art movements, such as Abstract Expressionism or Pop Art. The conventional materials used in painting or sculpture are rejected and replaced by a new material much more alive, much more mutable:
JORDI BENITO
Jordi Benito’s practice is a response to the previous art movements, such as Abstract Expressionism or Pop Art. The conventional materials used in painting or sculpture are rejected and replaced by a new material much more alive, much more mutable:
FOR A LANGUAGE TO COME – TAKUMA NAKAHIRA
For a Language to Come is the first photobook by Takuma Nakahira, published in 1970 this work was a turning point in contemporary Japanese photography by radically breaking away from the existing aesthetics of the time. For a Language to
FOR A LANGUAGE TO COME – TAKUMA NAKAHIRA
For a Language to Come is the first photobook by Takuma Nakahira, published in 1970 this work was a turning point in contemporary Japanese photography by radically breaking away from the existing aesthetics of the time. For a Language to
ZONY GÓMEZ – ESPACIO NIGREDO
Zony Gómez. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy”; An exploration of individual freedom through some of Madrid’s new art scene key individuals. Follow Enjoy progress on Barte’s
ZONY GÓMEZ – ESPACIO NIGREDO
Zony Gómez. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy”; An exploration of individual freedom through some of Madrid’s new art scene key individuals. Follow Enjoy progress on Barte’s
CACHORRO LOZANO
Cachorro Lozano. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy”; An exploration of individual freedom through some of Madrid’s new art scene key individuals. Follow Enjoy progress on Barte’s
CACHORRO LOZANO
Cachorro Lozano. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy”; An exploration of individual freedom through some of Madrid’s new art scene key individuals. Follow Enjoy progress on Barte’s
JOANNA HRUBY – THEATRE OF THE ANCIENTS
Formidable Mag caught up with Joanna Hruby in her studio in Ibiza where she is bringing to life the island’s myths and legends with her company, Theatre of the Ancients. Formidable Mag: How is your working process? Joanna Hruby: I
JOANNA HRUBY – THEATRE OF THE ANCIENTS
Formidable Mag caught up with Joanna Hruby in her studio in Ibiza where she is bringing to life the island’s myths and legends with her company, Theatre of the Ancients. Formidable Mag: How is your working process? Joanna Hruby: I
DENNIS STOCK – CALIFORNIA TRIP
Dennis Stock took a five-week road trip along the California highways in 1968, documenting the golden state at a time of social turmoil and flux.
DENNIS STOCK – CALIFORNIA TRIP
Dennis Stock took a five-week road trip along the California highways in 1968, documenting the golden state at a time of social turmoil and flux.
BAUHAUS 100th ANNIVERSARY & LIONLION
To celebrate Bauhaus’ 100th anniversaty Formidable Mag joins indie pop/rock band Lionlion and their series of videos shot in some of the most iconic spaces designed under the school’s principles. Lionlion videos share the reduced and minimalistic design vocabulary of
BAUHAUS 100th ANNIVERSARY & LIONLION
To celebrate Bauhaus’ 100th anniversaty Formidable Mag joins indie pop/rock band Lionlion and their series of videos shot in some of the most iconic spaces designed under the school’s principles. Lionlion videos share the reduced and minimalistic design vocabulary of
JULIA LLERENA
The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy”; An exploration of Individual freedom through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals.
JULIA LLERENA
The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy”; An exploration of Individual freedom through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals.
GYöRGY LöRINCZY – NEW YORK, NEW YORK
György Lörinczy book New York, New York, experimental approach to photography and the photobook directly links it to the avant-garde of the time.
GYöRGY LöRINCZY – NEW YORK, NEW YORK
György Lörinczy book New York, New York, experimental approach to photography and the photobook directly links it to the avant-garde of the time.
DALILA VIRGOLINI
Interview with artist Dalila Virgolini. The Straight-Up series is an exploration of Individual freedom through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals.
DALILA VIRGOLINI
Interview with artist Dalila Virgolini. The Straight-Up series is an exploration of Individual freedom through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals.
THE BEATLES – EVEREST
Beatles fans and music lovers in general, often fantasize about what the group might have produced had they stayed together and continued making music into the ‘70s. Well, the truth is, They did. There is the last Beatles album published
THE BEATLES – EVEREST
Beatles fans and music lovers in general, often fantasize about what the group might have produced had they stayed together and continued making music into the ‘70s. Well, the truth is, They did. There is the last Beatles album published
UGO MULAS – NEW YORK THE NEW ART SCENE
Formidable Mag would like to thank Alfonso Meléndez for access to his archive and library. Ugo Mulas began his career in Milan, switching from law studies to photography. Mulas took Photography almost as an accident. His knowledge of photography is
UGO MULAS – NEW YORK THE NEW ART SCENE
Formidable Mag would like to thank Alfonso Meléndez for access to his archive and library. Ugo Mulas began his career in Milan, switching from law studies to photography. Mulas took Photography almost as an accident. His knowledge of photography is
JOAQUIM GOMIS – IBIZA FUERTE & LUIMINOSA
Joaquim Gomis was a businessman, a photographer, and a patron of the arts. His photography was had close links with the ground-breaking art movements of the time. He was a founder of ADLAN (Friends of the New Art, 1932-1936) and
JOAQUIM GOMIS – IBIZA FUERTE & LUIMINOSA
Joaquim Gomis was a businessman, a photographer, and a patron of the arts. His photography was had close links with the ground-breaking art movements of the time. He was a founder of ADLAN (Friends of the New Art, 1932-1936) and
DANIEL SEYMOUR – A LOUD SONG
Daniel Seymour published A loud Song in Ralph Gibson’s Lundsrum Press in 1971. The visual narratives of A Loud Song focus on the emotionally raw and intimate facets of his relationships. Filled with all the important moments and dominating influences of his life,
DANIEL SEYMOUR – A LOUD SONG
Daniel Seymour published A loud Song in Ralph Gibson’s Lundsrum Press in 1971. The visual narratives of A Loud Song focus on the emotionally raw and intimate facets of his relationships. Filled with all the important moments and dominating influences of his life,
OLAF LADOUSSE
Olaf Ladousse. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy Madrid”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s new art scene key
OLAF LADOUSSE
Olaf Ladousse. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy Madrid”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s new art scene key
DAVID DOUGLAS DUNCAN – GOODBYE PICASSO
Picasso and David Douglas Duncan met in Febreraury, 1956. David was on his way home from Afghanistan. Picasso was sitting in his bathtub at home in the south of France. That was the first photograph of tens of thousands taken
DAVID DOUGLAS DUNCAN – GOODBYE PICASSO
Picasso and David Douglas Duncan met in Febreraury, 1956. David was on his way home from Afghanistan. Picasso was sitting in his bathtub at home in the south of France. That was the first photograph of tens of thousands taken
ALEJANDRO ONTIVEROS
Alejandro Ontiveros. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy Madrid”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s new art scene key
ALEJANDRO ONTIVEROS
Alejandro Ontiveros. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy Madrid”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s new art scene key
LOTUS ÉLAN
Lotus Élan. Lotus was just a decade old when the Elan launched. The marque had not yet earned its first Formula 1 championship or Indy 500 win, and its first production street car, the fiberglass-monocoque Elite (1957–1963), was a costly
LOTUS ÉLAN
Lotus Élan. Lotus was just a decade old when the Elan launched. The marque had not yet earned its first Formula 1 championship or Indy 500 win, and its first production street car, the fiberglass-monocoque Elite (1957–1963), was a costly
SANTA KYRA
Santa Kyra. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy Madrid”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s new art scene key
SANTA KYRA
Santa Kyra. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straight-Up series by Juan Barte is part of his long-term project “Enjoy Madrid”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s new art scene key
THE HIPPIE TRAIL
The hippie trail was a 6,000 mile route through Europe and the Middle East into Central and Southern Asia. Inspired by the beat generation, Kerouac, Ginsberg… and The Beatles 1967 trip to Rishikesh in India to take part in a
THE HIPPIE TRAIL
The hippie trail was a 6,000 mile route through Europe and the Middle East into Central and Southern Asia. Inspired by the beat generation, Kerouac, Ginsberg… and The Beatles 1967 trip to Rishikesh in India to take part in a
CHEFER
Chefer. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long-term project “Live Forever”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
CHEFER
Chefer. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long-term project “Live Forever”; A soul-searching work of love exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
SACRED GEOMETRY
Sacred Geometry. We asked Abstract Geometry master, Enrique Salamanca, to open his studio for our end of summer editorial. Photography by BARTE. Patchwork pants by Desigüal. Big flower and moon pattern blouses by Liu Jo. Denim jumpsuit and flare jeans
SACRED GEOMETRY
Sacred Geometry. We asked Abstract Geometry master, Enrique Salamanca, to open his studio for our end of summer editorial. Photography by BARTE. Patchwork pants by Desigüal. Big flower and moon pattern blouses by Liu Jo. Denim jumpsuit and flare jeans
PIERRE DEFAIX – KOLKATA
Kolkata 2224 by Pierre Defaix. Published by Peperoni Books. “Let’s don’t talk about when and how Pierre did it, let`s dive. With all our senses, with hands and feet, body and soul. A wobble, a bustle, a madness, a turmoil.
PIERRE DEFAIX – KOLKATA
Kolkata 2224 by Pierre Defaix. Published by Peperoni Books. “Let’s don’t talk about when and how Pierre did it, let`s dive. With all our senses, with hands and feet, body and soul. A wobble, a bustle, a madness, a turmoil.
JIM JOCOY – ORDER OF APPEARANCE
Jocoy, almost 20 years after the release of his first monograph, We’re Desperate, produced with the help of Sonic Youth front man Thurston Moore and fashion designer Marc Jacobs and widely regarded as the definitive catalogue of early West Coast
JIM JOCOY – ORDER OF APPEARANCE
Jocoy, almost 20 years after the release of his first monograph, We’re Desperate, produced with the help of Sonic Youth front man Thurston Moore and fashion designer Marc Jacobs and widely regarded as the definitive catalogue of early West Coast
KING JEDET
King Jedet. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long-term series “Live Forever”; A soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow Barte’s
KING JEDET
King Jedet. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long-term series “Live Forever”; A soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow Barte’s
JOSÉ SUÁREZ
Jose Suarez was a photographer with a strong humanist vision and an innovator. As early as the 1930s, he incorporated the avant-garde movements of the time into photography. But he was also an intellectual admired by his contemporaries, Unamuno, Alberti,
JOSÉ SUÁREZ
Jose Suarez was a photographer with a strong humanist vision and an innovator. As early as the 1930s, he incorporated the avant-garde movements of the time into photography. But he was also an intellectual admired by his contemporaries, Unamuno, Alberti,
TORRES BLANCAS, MADRID
Torres Blancas apartment building in Madrid is an extraordinary fusion of the Brutalist and Organic styles built in 1968 by the architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza in conjunction with the forward thinking construction firm of Juan Huarte. In the
TORRES BLANCAS, MADRID
Torres Blancas apartment building in Madrid is an extraordinary fusion of the Brutalist and Organic styles built in 1968 by the architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza in conjunction with the forward thinking construction firm of Juan Huarte. In the
EIKOH HOSOE-KAMAITACHI
Eikoh Hosoe’s groundbreaking work Kamaitachi was originally released in 1969 as a limited-edition photobook of 1,000 copies. A collaboration with Tatsumi Hijikata, the founder of ankoku butoh dance, it documents their visit to a farming village in northern Japan and
EIKOH HOSOE-KAMAITACHI
Eikoh Hosoe’s groundbreaking work Kamaitachi was originally released in 1969 as a limited-edition photobook of 1,000 copies. A collaboration with Tatsumi Hijikata, the founder of ankoku butoh dance, it documents their visit to a farming village in northern Japan and
DALI’S FACTORY II
Dali’s Factory II or “court of miracles” as he referred to it, is our third and last installment on the often overlooked Dali’s performance activity. See our first piece here, and our second piece here. As is always the case with
DALI’S FACTORY II
Dali’s Factory II or “court of miracles” as he referred to it, is our third and last installment on the often overlooked Dali’s performance activity. See our first piece here, and our second piece here. As is always the case with
AMARNA MILLER
Amarna Miller. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term series “Live Forever”; A soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
AMARNA MILLER
Amarna Miller. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term series “Live Forever”; A soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
LEE FRIEDLANDER – SELF-PORTRAITS
Lee Friedlander, or why not all selfies are self-portraits. The series of photographs taken by Friedlander in the 1960s and published in his seminal photobook Self Portrait is widely considered to be his best work. The artist appears in the
LEE FRIEDLANDER – SELF-PORTRAITS
Lee Friedlander, or why not all selfies are self-portraits. The series of photographs taken by Friedlander in the 1960s and published in his seminal photobook Self Portrait is widely considered to be his best work. The artist appears in the
SOY CARDO
Soy Cardo is the alter ego of illustrator and performer Ana Macias. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of
SOY CARDO
Soy Cardo is the alter ego of illustrator and performer Ana Macias. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of
SAGA DE XAM
Saga de Xam is a story in seven chapters credited to Nicolas Devil, and based on a scenario by film director Jean Rollin. The book was published by Éric Losfeld in 1967 in an edition of 5000 which quickly sold
SAGA DE XAM
Saga de Xam is a story in seven chapters credited to Nicolas Devil, and based on a scenario by film director Jean Rollin. The book was published by Éric Losfeld in 1967 in an edition of 5000 which quickly sold
SANSANONASNAS
Sansanonasnas. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow Barte’s
SANSANONASNAS
Sansanonasnas. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow Barte’s