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

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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

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ROBERT MUNFORD

Robert Munford was a pop art pioneer and a founding member of the Grupo Ibiza 59, the influential art group formed in Ibiza, Spain. Munford, born in 1925 in Worcester, Massachusetts, studied art at Ohio State University, the Cleveland Institute

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ROBERT MUNFORD

Robert Munford was a pop art pioneer and a founding member of the Grupo Ibiza 59, the influential art group formed in Ibiza, Spain. Munford, born in 1925 in Worcester, Massachusetts, studied art at Ohio State University, the Cleveland Institute

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JUAN ZAMORA

Juan Zamora. The Spanish artist, talks to Formidable Mag about his project with Colombian indigenous people “Cuerpos de Agua”. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Juan Zamora. Several “first impulses” come to mind; to draw my father legs

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JUAN ZAMORA

Juan Zamora. The Spanish artist, talks to Formidable Mag about his project with Colombian indigenous people “Cuerpos de Agua”. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Juan Zamora. Several “first impulses” come to mind; to draw my father legs

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BRUCE DAVIDSON-BROOKLYN GANG

Bruce Davidson. In 1959 he read about the teenage gangs of New York City, more precisely about a series of gang rumbles in the Prospect Park area. Connecting with a social worker to make initial contact with a gang called

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BRUCE DAVIDSON-BROOKLYN GANG

Bruce Davidson. In 1959 he read about the teenage gangs of New York City, more precisely about a series of gang rumbles in the Prospect Park area. Connecting with a social worker to make initial contact with a gang called

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NICOLÁS VILLAMIZAR

Nicolás Villamizar. 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

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NICOLÁS VILLAMIZAR

Nicolás Villamizar. 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

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DALI’S FACTORY I

Salvador Dali’s Factory is our second article on his often overlooked performance activity. see here our 2013 piee on occasion of Dali’s retrospective at Reina Sofía museum. Scroll down at your own risk. Dali’s home in Port Lligat, Hotel Meurice in Paris and

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DALI’S FACTORY I

Salvador Dali’s Factory is our second article on his often overlooked performance activity. see here our 2013 piee on occasion of Dali’s retrospective at Reina Sofía museum. Scroll down at your own risk. Dali’s home in Port Lligat, Hotel Meurice in Paris and

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FRANCOIS-XAVIER & CLAUDE LALANNE

The Lalanne signature, husband and wife artists François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne have charmed the art world with their whimsical, sensual sculptures. François-Xavier’s famous bronze-and-wool sheep and donkey or rhinoceros desks, and Claude’s botanical-inspired furniture and flatware, are elegantly oblivious of

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FRANCOIS-XAVIER & CLAUDE LALANNE

The Lalanne signature, husband and wife artists François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne have charmed the art world with their whimsical, sensual sculptures. François-Xavier’s famous bronze-and-wool sheep and donkey or rhinoceros desks, and Claude’s botanical-inspired furniture and flatware, are elegantly oblivious of

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ALEX DE LA CROIX

Alex de la Croix. 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

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ALEX DE LA CROIX

Alex de la Croix. 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

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LARRY FINK-THE BEATS

The Beats. In 1958, Larry Fink was an 18-year-old college dropout. He moved from his native Long Island to Greenwich Village, and decided to hitchhike across the country with the second generation of Beat artists. “It was my fate to

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LARRY FINK-THE BEATS

The Beats. In 1958, Larry Fink was an 18-year-old college dropout. He moved from his native Long Island to Greenwich Village, and decided to hitchhike across the country with the second generation of Beat artists. “It was my fate to

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CACHAITO

Orlando Cachaito Lopez, was born in Havana in 1933, Mr. López hailed from a family of at least 30 bass players, including his uncle, the well-known Israel Cachao López. Mr. López’s nickname translates to “Little Cachao.” His father, Orestes, played

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CACHAITO

Orlando Cachaito Lopez, was born in Havana in 1933, Mr. López hailed from a family of at least 30 bass players, including his uncle, the well-known Israel Cachao López. Mr. López’s nickname translates to “Little Cachao.” His father, Orestes, played

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MON DE LA PEÑA

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Mon de la Peña. I think it was at school, lessons were boring so I drew just for fun. F.M. There is some point or experience

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MON DE LA PEÑA

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Mon de la Peña. I think it was at school, lessons were boring so I drew just for fun. F.M. There is some point or experience

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YAYOI KUSAMA 1968

Yayoi Kusama’s astonishing New York performances of 1968; Anatomic Explosion and Mirror Performace. Kusama’s early practice involved a number of performances and happenings throughout the 1960s. These examined the artist’s personal, social and political concerns whilst illustrating her ability to

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YAYOI KUSAMA 1968

Yayoi Kusama’s astonishing New York performances of 1968; Anatomic Explosion and Mirror Performace. Kusama’s early practice involved a number of performances and happenings throughout the 1960s. These examined the artist’s personal, social and political concerns whilst illustrating her ability to

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SUSANA BOTANA

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE.   Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Susana Botana. To be born. I consider birth a creative act in itself, between Mom and baby. Actually I don’t believe so much in the

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SUSANA BOTANA

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE.   Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Susana Botana. To be born. I consider birth a creative act in itself, between Mom and baby. Actually I don’t believe so much in the

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AN WEI

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? An Wei. Most probably when I was a small child and I would draw from the magazines my parents lept around their restaurant. F.M. Is there

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AN WEI

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? An Wei. Most probably when I was a small child and I would draw from the magazines my parents lept around their restaurant. F.M. Is there

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DANNI LYON-BIKERIDERS

Danni Lyon rode with The Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club himself in 1965-1966 and was able to capture intimate moments for his seminal collection, The Bikeriders, 1968. In addition to The Bikeriders, Lyon has published a number of photographic books based

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DANNI LYON-BIKERIDERS

Danni Lyon rode with The Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club himself in 1965-1966 and was able to capture intimate moments for his seminal collection, The Bikeriders, 1968. In addition to The Bikeriders, Lyon has published a number of photographic books based

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MIGUEL MARINA

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? M.M. I enjoyed drawing since childhood. As I got older I was interested more drawing and painting, but always in a playful way without any goal

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MIGUEL MARINA

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? M.M. I enjoyed drawing since childhood. As I got older I was interested more drawing and painting, but always in a playful way without any goal

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PETER VETSCH

Peter Vetsch earth house  are based on an environmentally conscious, ecological and progressive architecture. They stand out due to their closeness to nature and allow an experience beyond the usual four walls and their right angles. The earth house is

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PETER VETSCH

Peter Vetsch earth house  are based on an environmentally conscious, ecological and progressive architecture. They stand out due to their closeness to nature and allow an experience beyond the usual four walls and their right angles. The earth house is

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GUILLERMO TURELL

Guillermo Turell. 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

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GUILLERMO TURELL

Guillermo Turell. 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

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ED VAN DER ELSKEN-LOVE ON THE LEFT BANK

Love on the Left Bank, appeared in 1956 it was an instant success and made a name for photographer Ed van der Elsken. In the book he tells the story of his ramblings in Paris, where he lived for a

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ED VAN DER ELSKEN-LOVE ON THE LEFT BANK

Love on the Left Bank, appeared in 1956 it was an instant success and made a name for photographer Ed van der Elsken. In the book he tells the story of his ramblings in Paris, where he lived for a

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JIMI HENDRIX-HAWAII

Jimi Hendix landed in the States in 1968 for his firs american tour. Photographer Ron Raffaelli was his official tour photographer. Raffaelli tell us in his own words. “An art director had told me that this British rock star was

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JIMI HENDRIX-HAWAII

Jimi Hendix landed in the States in 1968 for his firs american tour. Photographer Ron Raffaelli was his official tour photographer. Raffaelli tell us in his own words. “An art director had told me that this British rock star was

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ALEJANDRO BOMBÍN

Alejandro Bombín. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Alejandro Bombín. I guess it had to do with painting.  I kind of remember drawing with my sister when we were small children on

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ALEJANDRO BOMBÍN

Alejandro Bombín. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Alejandro Bombín. I guess it had to do with painting.  I kind of remember drawing with my sister when we were small children on

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SILVI ORIÓN

Silvi Orión. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? S.O. Freedom and friendship and their origins: imagination and love. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made you realize art was your thing?

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SILVI ORIÓN

Silvi Orión. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? S.O. Freedom and friendship and their origins: imagination and love. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made you realize art was your thing?

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CARMEN LA GRIEGA

Carmen la Griega. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. We caught up with Carmen La Griega in her studio right before her next exhibition. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? 
Carmen La Griega. When I fell down the

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CARMEN LA GRIEGA

Carmen la Griega. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. We caught up with Carmen La Griega in her studio right before her next exhibition. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? 
Carmen La Griega. When I fell down the

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CARLO SCARPA

Carlo Scarpa fundamental ideas in his work regarding light, colour and material that are the basis of architecture itself.   Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), Brion Family Tomb and Sanctuary, San Vito di Antivole, Italy, a zen garden, where water, concrete walls,

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CARLO SCARPA

Carlo Scarpa fundamental ideas in his work regarding light, colour and material that are the basis of architecture itself.   Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), Brion Family Tomb and Sanctuary, San Vito di Antivole, Italy, a zen garden, where water, concrete walls,

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JASPER JOHNS

Jasper Johns was born in 1930 in Georgia,  after stints at the University of South Carolina and the Parsons School of Design, Johns began his career in New York City. The reverberations of his work affected nearly every artistic movement

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JASPER JOHNS

Jasper Johns was born in 1930 in Georgia,  after stints at the University of South Carolina and the Parsons School of Design, Johns began his career in New York City. The reverberations of his work affected nearly every artistic movement

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STASH DE ROLA

Stash De Rola, actually, Prince Stanislaus Klossowski de Rola – friend of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Syd Barrett, played percussion in Vince Taylor’s band, exotic dandy and lover, actor, musician, aristocrat and son of the controversial artist Balthus

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STASH DE ROLA

Stash De Rola, actually, Prince Stanislaus Klossowski de Rola – friend of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Syd Barrett, played percussion in Vince Taylor’s band, exotic dandy and lover, actor, musician, aristocrat and son of the controversial artist Balthus

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RAÚL DÍAZ REYES

We caught up with Madrid’s new art scene star Raúl Díaz Reyes at Estudio Omnivoros in Madrid. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Raúl Díaz Reyes: When I was a small child,

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RAÚL DÍAZ REYES

We caught up with Madrid’s new art scene star Raúl Díaz Reyes at Estudio Omnivoros in Madrid. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Raúl Díaz Reyes: When I was a small child,

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SOLEDAD MIRANDA

Soledad Miranda, more than 35 years after her tragic death on a car accident, she’s still not forgotten, as her work in Jesus Franco’s films of the late ’60s/early ’70s achived cult status. Born on July 9, 1943, in Seville,

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SOLEDAD MIRANDA

Soledad Miranda, more than 35 years after her tragic death on a car accident, she’s still not forgotten, as her work in Jesus Franco’s films of the late ’60s/early ’70s achived cult status. Born on July 9, 1943, in Seville,

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KADOSA YUAN

I create sensitive, light-filled portraits.With a keen eye for mood and details, Kadosa I try to capture delicate and fleeting moments, that seem to be taken on a spring day, where the air is still fresh but the sunbeams are

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KADOSA YUAN

I create sensitive, light-filled portraits.With a keen eye for mood and details, Kadosa I try to capture delicate and fleeting moments, that seem to be taken on a spring day, where the air is still fresh but the sunbeams are

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TAYLOR CAMP

Taylor Camp. In 1969, Howard Taylor, brother of Hollywood star Elizabeth, bailed out a rag-tag band of 13 young Mainlanders jailed on Kauai for vagrancy and invited them to camp on his oceanfront land in Haena, Hawaii. The camp was

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TAYLOR CAMP

Taylor Camp. In 1969, Howard Taylor, brother of Hollywood star Elizabeth, bailed out a rag-tag band of 13 young Mainlanders jailed on Kauai for vagrancy and invited them to camp on his oceanfront land in Haena, Hawaii. The camp was

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MARÍA SANCHEZ

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? María Sanchez. When I was a child I drew a lot. I tried to replicate everything around me. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made

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MARÍA SANCHEZ

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? María Sanchez. When I was a child I drew a lot. I tried to replicate everything around me. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made

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AGNES YU HSIN SU

AGNES YU HSIN SU: Visualize Wall B, it’s a project that I visualize the invisible wall between us. I am doing self-therapy in Hangar Barcelona and documenting myself everyday through film, self -portrait and diary. Then I psychoanalyze myself by

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AGNES YU HSIN SU

AGNES YU HSIN SU: Visualize Wall B, it’s a project that I visualize the invisible wall between us. I am doing self-therapy in Hangar Barcelona and documenting myself everyday through film, self -portrait and diary. Then I psychoanalyze myself by

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New and Improved

THREE FORMIDABLE YEARS! To celebrate our 3rd Anniversary we are introducing a new an improved Formidable Magazine! We felt the need to balance our strong life style focus with that on the arts in general and photography in particular. In

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New and Improved

THREE FORMIDABLE YEARS! To celebrate our 3rd Anniversary we are introducing a new an improved Formidable Magazine! We felt the need to balance our strong life style focus with that on the arts in general and photography in particular. In

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ALVAR AALTO

Alvar Aalto designs are a superb example of the uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the barriers of style and taste, fashion and social class. Many of his creations are in greater demand now than ever before. Alvar, was

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ALVAR AALTO

Alvar Aalto designs are a superb example of the uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the barriers of style and taste, fashion and social class. Many of his creations are in greater demand now than ever before. Alvar, was

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PIERRE CARDIN

Pierre Cardin’s pioneering, futuristic clothes had a profound influence on 1960s fashion design. “My name is more important than myself.” -Pierre Cardin. Cardin brought high fashion to the street; he invented the bubble dress and launched the use of cartridge

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PIERRE CARDIN

Pierre Cardin’s pioneering, futuristic clothes had a profound influence on 1960s fashion design. “My name is more important than myself.” -Pierre Cardin. Cardin brought high fashion to the street; he invented the bubble dress and launched the use of cartridge

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BEATLES’ LAST PHOTO SHOOT

Beatles’ last shooting took place on Friday, August 22, 1969 at John and Yoko’s home in Tittenhurst Park two days after their last recording session together. The photographers were Ethan Russell and Monte Fresco, with additional pictures taken by The Beatles’

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BEATLES’ LAST PHOTO SHOOT

Beatles’ last shooting took place on Friday, August 22, 1969 at John and Yoko’s home in Tittenhurst Park two days after their last recording session together. The photographers were Ethan Russell and Monte Fresco, with additional pictures taken by The Beatles’

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DONYALE LUNA

Donyale Luna  was discovered by photographer David McCabe in downtown Detroit, who marvelled at her tall, willowy body and Nefertiti-like face.  She was the first black model who really began to change things; to enable more diverse beauty paradigms to break

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DONYALE LUNA

Donyale Luna  was discovered by photographer David McCabe in downtown Detroit, who marvelled at her tall, willowy body and Nefertiti-like face.  She was the first black model who really began to change things; to enable more diverse beauty paradigms to break

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NACHO MARTÍN SILVA

Nacho Martín Silva describes his work as psychological and introspective, and indeed it’s all about his very own private universe; expressionism and baroque, classical painting and film, Bacon with Velázquez and Rembrandt, pop culture, the history of art and comics…

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NACHO MARTÍN SILVA

Nacho Martín Silva describes his work as psychological and introspective, and indeed it’s all about his very own private universe; expressionism and baroque, classical painting and film, Bacon with Velázquez and Rembrandt, pop culture, the history of art and comics…

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THE FOOL DESIGN COLLECTIVE

The Fool Design Collective consisted of Marijke Koger, Simon Posthuma, Yosha Leeger and Barry Finch – Leeger’s fiancee, Marijke Koger was the ‘leader’ of the group. Koger started her first boutique, The Trend, in Amsterdam at the age of 18

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THE FOOL DESIGN COLLECTIVE

The Fool Design Collective consisted of Marijke Koger, Simon Posthuma, Yosha Leeger and Barry Finch – Leeger’s fiancee, Marijke Koger was the ‘leader’ of the group. Koger started her first boutique, The Trend, in Amsterdam at the age of 18

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ALEJANDRO BOTUBOL

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Alejandro Botubol. As any other kid I was always drawing, at school I would draw manga characters, landscapes, and I did it all on my school

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ALEJANDRO BOTUBOL

Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Alejandro Botubol. As any other kid I was always drawing, at school I would draw manga characters, landscapes, and I did it all on my school

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USCHI OBERMAIER

Uschi Obermaier was a key figure of the sexual revolution, even influencing John Lennon and Yoko Ono with her credo of free love. She is known to have had affairs with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Jimi Hendrix. She epitomized

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USCHI OBERMAIER

Uschi Obermaier was a key figure of the sexual revolution, even influencing John Lennon and Yoko Ono with her credo of free love. She is known to have had affairs with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Jimi Hendrix. She epitomized

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BLOW-UP

Blow-Up, it was high time we review one of FORMIDABLE MAGAZINE all time favorite films. Blow-up became an instant cult film. The photographic seduction session with Verushka, the three-way romp with Jane Birkin on the purple photographer’s backdrop, the footage

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BLOW-UP

Blow-Up, it was high time we review one of FORMIDABLE MAGAZINE all time favorite films. Blow-up became an instant cult film. The photographic seduction session with Verushka, the three-way romp with Jane Birkin on the purple photographer’s backdrop, the footage

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OPERACION IMPALA

Operacion Impala (Operation Impala) was the dream of five Spaniards to cross Africa on a motorcycle. In 1961 they covered 20,000 kilometers (12,500 miles) in 100 days across Africa from south to north in three prototypes of Montesa Impala and a

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OPERACION IMPALA

Operacion Impala (Operation Impala) was the dream of five Spaniards to cross Africa on a motorcycle. In 1961 they covered 20,000 kilometers (12,500 miles) in 100 days across Africa from south to north in three prototypes of Montesa Impala and a

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MARIANNE FAITHFUL

Marianne Faithfull has always been a personification of her time. Pure ingénue at the beginning of the ’60s, the hippie chick by the end, then the heroin girl at the beginning of ’70s. Since the age of 11, when she

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MARIANNE FAITHFUL

Marianne Faithfull has always been a personification of her time. Pure ingénue at the beginning of the ’60s, the hippie chick by the end, then the heroin girl at the beginning of ’70s. Since the age of 11, when she

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YES

Yes Jesús Moreno, combines studio work and graffiti murals in its most classic concept. Inspired by the masters of twentieth-century painting and 2000s colorful graffiti, he focuses on geometry, shapes, colors and the connections formed by these elements. Portrait photography and

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YES

Yes Jesús Moreno, combines studio work and graffiti murals in its most classic concept. Inspired by the masters of twentieth-century painting and 2000s colorful graffiti, he focuses on geometry, shapes, colors and the connections formed by these elements. Portrait photography and

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MANUEL CALVO

Manuel Calvo early geometric art revolutionized the art scene of the late 50s. He held his first solo exhibition in 1958, at age twenty-four, at Alfil Gallery in Madrid, Spain. Calvo’s “hard-edge” painting rejected the subjective emphasis of the prevailing Abstract

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MANUEL CALVO

Manuel Calvo early geometric art revolutionized the art scene of the late 50s. He held his first solo exhibition in 1958, at age twenty-four, at Alfil Gallery in Madrid, Spain. Calvo’s “hard-edge” painting rejected the subjective emphasis of the prevailing Abstract

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CLAUDIA ANDUJAR

Claudia Andujar was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in 1931, and spent her childhood in Romania and Hungary. She later migrated to the United States, where she studied humanities at Hunter College in New York. In 1956, she moved to Brazil. Claudia

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CLAUDIA ANDUJAR

Claudia Andujar was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in 1931, and spent her childhood in Romania and Hungary. She later migrated to the United States, where she studied humanities at Hunter College in New York. In 1956, she moved to Brazil. Claudia

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BEAT GENERATION

The Beat generation started off as a literary phenomenon but soon progressed to a life-changing attitude. It embraced originality and individuality in the way people thought and acted, throwing out the rules of literature, music, sex and religion. It was

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BEAT GENERATION

The Beat generation started off as a literary phenomenon but soon progressed to a life-changing attitude. It embraced originality and individuality in the way people thought and acted, throwing out the rules of literature, music, sex and religion. It was

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