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
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
CHARLES MINGUS
Charles Mingus a world-class jazz double bassist, composer and band leader, is one of the most important figures in jazz. He was not only the most powerfully original bassist in jazz history, but along with Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington and
CHARLES MINGUS
Charles Mingus a world-class jazz double bassist, composer and band leader, is one of the most important figures in jazz. He was not only the most powerfully original bassist in jazz history, but along with Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington and
LAND ROVER
Land Rover Defender or Series, there is nothing more iconic in the world of rugged expedition imagery. It is estimated that 70% of the Series Land Rovers ever built are still on the road today. Photographer Peter Berard posing next
LAND ROVER
Land Rover Defender or Series, there is nothing more iconic in the world of rugged expedition imagery. It is estimated that 70% of the Series Land Rovers ever built are still on the road today. Photographer Peter Berard posing next
FORMIDABLE VIDEO
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FORMIDABLE VIDEO
Here is our Formidable video. Now you can share with everybody what your favorite magazine is all about. Enjoy!
AITOR SARAIBA
Aitor Saraiba is a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, writer, ceramics… Aitor takes a break on his up coming book to talk to Formidable Magazine. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first
AITOR SARAIBA
Aitor Saraiba is a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, writer, ceramics… Aitor takes a break on his up coming book to talk to Formidable Magazine. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first
ROBERT MOTHERWELL
Robert Motherwell, a major figure of the Abstract Expressionist generation, encompassed both the expressive brushwork of action painting and the breadth of scale and saturated hues of color field painting. He was a member of the New York School, a
ROBERT MOTHERWELL
Robert Motherwell, a major figure of the Abstract Expressionist generation, encompassed both the expressive brushwork of action painting and the breadth of scale and saturated hues of color field painting. He was a member of the New York School, a
MEGATÓN YE-YE
Megatón Ye-Ye marked a before and after in the Spanish pop films introducing a new sensibility until then silenced. Thousands of teenagers saw it several times and it had a great social impact. Directed in 1965 by Jesús Yagüe, script
MEGATÓN YE-YE
Megatón Ye-Ye marked a before and after in the Spanish pop films introducing a new sensibility until then silenced. Thousands of teenagers saw it several times and it had a great social impact. Directed in 1965 by Jesús Yagüe, script
VIDAL SASSOON
Vidal Sassoon with bold geometric cuts bearing equally graphic names, the Five Point, the Asymmetric, did more than upend the beauty industry: He was a pivotal figure in the 1960s style revolution. Actress Nancy Kwan had long thick hair down
VIDAL SASSOON
Vidal Sassoon with bold geometric cuts bearing equally graphic names, the Five Point, the Asymmetric, did more than upend the beauty industry: He was a pivotal figure in the 1960s style revolution. Actress Nancy Kwan had long thick hair down
JAVIER CARVAJAL
Javier Carvajal was a key figure of modern architecture in Spain in the 1950s and 60s. Altos Estudios Mercantiles Business School. Barcelona, 1956-57. Corporate offices, show room and flagship store for fashion brand Loewe. Barcelona, Spain. Loewe flagship store mural,
JAVIER CARVAJAL
Javier Carvajal was a key figure of modern architecture in Spain in the 1950s and 60s. Altos Estudios Mercantiles Business School. Barcelona, 1956-57. Corporate offices, show room and flagship store for fashion brand Loewe. Barcelona, Spain. Loewe flagship store mural,
THE GRADUATE
The Graduate, 1967. Dustin Hoffman earned his first Academy Award nomination as Benjamin Braddock, an overachiever seduced by Mrs. Robinson, Anne Bancroft, to the tunes of Simon & Garfunkel. The movie launched Hoffman to stardom and became an anthem for
THE GRADUATE
The Graduate, 1967. Dustin Hoffman earned his first Academy Award nomination as Benjamin Braddock, an overachiever seduced by Mrs. Robinson, Anne Bancroft, to the tunes of Simon & Garfunkel. The movie launched Hoffman to stardom and became an anthem for
OSSIE CLARK
Ossie Clark whimsical romantic designs of fairytale ballgowns and dresses dripping with sexuality helped set trendy London ablaze in the 1960s. His bold designs, as well as his free-spirited company, were craved and cherised by iconic 60′s figures Mick Jagger,
OSSIE CLARK
Ossie Clark whimsical romantic designs of fairytale ballgowns and dresses dripping with sexuality helped set trendy London ablaze in the 1960s. His bold designs, as well as his free-spirited company, were craved and cherised by iconic 60′s figures Mick Jagger,
PINK PANTHER CAR
The Pink Panther car was a model shown in the series of comedy films under the same name which began with the release of The Pink Panther (1963). Most of the films were directed by Blake Edwards, with theme music
PINK PANTHER CAR
The Pink Panther car was a model shown in the series of comedy films under the same name which began with the release of The Pink Panther (1963). Most of the films were directed by Blake Edwards, with theme music
LEE MILLER
Fashion model and photographer, a Surrealist muse and a war photographer witness of the liberation of Dachau and Buchenwald concentration camps, Lee Miller is one of the most remarkable icons of the 20th century. She was discovered by Condé Nast
LEE MILLER
Fashion model and photographer, a Surrealist muse and a war photographer witness of the liberation of Dachau and Buchenwald concentration camps, Lee Miller is one of the most remarkable icons of the 20th century. She was discovered by Condé Nast
GUILLERMO MARTÍN BERMEJO
Guillermo Martín Bermejo welcomed Formidable Mag to his home in Madrid just before presenting his artist’s book, El Vencedor Oculto. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Guillermo Martín Bermejo. I don’t remember.
GUILLERMO MARTÍN BERMEJO
Guillermo Martín Bermejo welcomed Formidable Mag to his home in Madrid just before presenting his artist’s book, El Vencedor Oculto. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Guillermo Martín Bermejo. I don’t remember.
MASKED BLACK & WHITE BALL
Masked Black & White Ball was the crowning event in the life of Truman Capote, an author at the peak of his talent and fame. Some may say it also was one of his greatest works ever. . Released in 1965,
MASKED BLACK & WHITE BALL
Masked Black & White Ball was the crowning event in the life of Truman Capote, an author at the peak of his talent and fame. Some may say it also was one of his greatest works ever. . Released in 1965,
CHET BAKER
Chet Baker emboided like no other jazz musician a romantic coolness whose mystique involved an alluring strain of danger. His Hollywood good looks and bad-boy reputation, made Baker the posterboy for West Coast cool jazz. Chet Baker rose to stardom in
CHET BAKER
Chet Baker emboided like no other jazz musician a romantic coolness whose mystique involved an alluring strain of danger. His Hollywood good looks and bad-boy reputation, made Baker the posterboy for West Coast cool jazz. Chet Baker rose to stardom in
FRANK MÜLLER
Frank Müller, architect and hipster extrordinaire, talked to Formidable about architecture and life in general. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Frank Müller. When I was a small child I already was into building houses, with Lego and other
FRANK MÜLLER
Frank Müller, architect and hipster extrordinaire, talked to Formidable about architecture and life in general. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Frank Müller. When I was a small child I already was into building houses, with Lego and other
GUILLERMO MORA
Guillermo Mora, we caught the artist working hard on his upcoming show at Formatocomodo in Madrid. Portrait photography and interview Juan Barte. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Guillermo Mora. I don’ t have an precise memory of it.
GUILLERMO MORA
Guillermo Mora, we caught the artist working hard on his upcoming show at Formatocomodo in Madrid. Portrait photography and interview Juan Barte. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Guillermo Mora. I don’ t have an precise memory of it.
YAYOI KUSAMA
Yayoi Kusama is famously known for her “dots”. In her early work to present she’s been focused on these massive multitude of hallucinatory dots in patterns as well as sculptures, on everyday objects with painted growths, “soft sculptures”, constantly exploring
YAYOI KUSAMA
Yayoi Kusama is famously known for her “dots”. In her early work to present she’s been focused on these massive multitude of hallucinatory dots in patterns as well as sculptures, on everyday objects with painted growths, “soft sculptures”, constantly exploring
THE YARDBIRDS
The Yardbirds introduced three of the most influential guitarists of that era: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Their innovations — a revved-up instrumental attack, controlled use of feedback, distortion and fuzz; and live, improvisational jams they called “rave
THE YARDBIRDS
The Yardbirds introduced three of the most influential guitarists of that era: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Their innovations — a revved-up instrumental attack, controlled use of feedback, distortion and fuzz; and live, improvisational jams they called “rave
MATHIAS GOERITZ
Mathias Goeritz painter, sculptor and teacher. In 1953, he presented hіs “Manifiesto de la Arquitectura Emocional” (Emotional Architecture Manifesto). On moving to Mexico City in 1954, he entered a richly productive period. Goeritz was instrumental in establishing abstraction and other modern trends
MATHIAS GOERITZ
Mathias Goeritz painter, sculptor and teacher. In 1953, he presented hіs “Manifiesto de la Arquitectura Emocional” (Emotional Architecture Manifesto). On moving to Mexico City in 1954, he entered a richly productive period. Goeritz was instrumental in establishing abstraction and other modern trends
TALITHA GETTY
Talitha Getty embodied the beautiful, carefree, and romantic spirit of the 60s, and she will forever be one of our all-time style icon. She may not have been well known by the general public, but her presence in the London
TALITHA GETTY
Talitha Getty embodied the beautiful, carefree, and romantic spirit of the 60s, and she will forever be one of our all-time style icon. She may not have been well known by the general public, but her presence in the London
GISELA G
Ibiza Fashion formidable Gisela G invited us to her atellier in the island of Ibiza where she creates her striking and beautiful handmade pieces. Each of her creations is one of a kind and a true art investment. All photography
GISELA G
Ibiza Fashion formidable Gisela G invited us to her atellier in the island of Ibiza where she creates her striking and beautiful handmade pieces. Each of her creations is one of a kind and a true art investment. All photography
LES LIASON DANGEREUSES 1960
Les Liason Dangereuses 1960 updated Choderlos de Laclos’ novel, written 177 years before that. Film director Roger Vadim, And God Created Woman, 1956 and Barbarella,1968, set the bedroom intrigue against a Parisian eve-of-the-’60s world of jazz and sexual permissiveness, cast
LES LIASON DANGEREUSES 1960
Les Liason Dangereuses 1960 updated Choderlos de Laclos’ novel, written 177 years before that. Film director Roger Vadim, And God Created Woman, 1956 and Barbarella,1968, set the bedroom intrigue against a Parisian eve-of-the-’60s world of jazz and sexual permissiveness, cast
DAVID HAMILTON
David Hamilton is best known for his soft-focus, dreamy, grainy style of his images, David Hamilton set the fine art photography aesthetics of his time. The soft focus and muted colours, the lines created by the human form and captured
DAVID HAMILTON
David Hamilton is best known for his soft-focus, dreamy, grainy style of his images, David Hamilton set the fine art photography aesthetics of his time. The soft focus and muted colours, the lines created by the human form and captured
SANTIAGO MORILLA
Santiago Morilla put his hectic agenda on hold to welcome Formidable Magazine into his own private universe. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Santiago Morilla. It was ruining my parents walls, it was
SANTIAGO MORILLA
Santiago Morilla put his hectic agenda on hold to welcome Formidable Magazine into his own private universe. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Santiago Morilla. It was ruining my parents walls, it was
VERNER PANTON
Verner Panton is considered one of the most influential 20th century furniture and interior designers. During his career, he created innovative and futuristic designs in a variety of materials, especially plastics, and in vibrant colors. By fusing the elements of
VERNER PANTON
Verner Panton is considered one of the most influential 20th century furniture and interior designers. During his career, he created innovative and futuristic designs in a variety of materials, especially plastics, and in vibrant colors. By fusing the elements of
NICOLAS BOUVIER
Nicolas Bouvier left his native bourgeois Switzerland in 1953 with no intention of returning. In a small, slow Fiat, he and his artist friend Thierry Vernet, and travelled across Europe and Asia over nineteen unforgettable months, pausing in Belgrade, Istanbul,
NICOLAS BOUVIER
Nicolas Bouvier left his native bourgeois Switzerland in 1953 with no intention of returning. In a small, slow Fiat, he and his artist friend Thierry Vernet, and travelled across Europe and Asia over nineteen unforgettable months, pausing in Belgrade, Istanbul,
MARY QUANT
Mary Quant creation, the miniskirt, became one of the defining fashions of the 1960s. It was developed separately by designer Andre Courrèges, and there is disagreement as to who came up with the idea first. Mary Quant named the miniskirt after
MARY QUANT
Mary Quant creation, the miniskirt, became one of the defining fashions of the 1960s. It was developed separately by designer Andre Courrèges, and there is disagreement as to who came up with the idea first. Mary Quant named the miniskirt after
KENNY BURRELL
Kenny Burrell, an all time favorite here at Formidable Magazine. His music is a wonderful blend of ultra cool elegance and conviction, musical inventiveness and thoughtful restraint. The owner of the original ultra cool bluesy jazz sound. Kenny Burrell initially
KENNY BURRELL
Kenny Burrell, an all time favorite here at Formidable Magazine. His music is a wonderful blend of ultra cool elegance and conviction, musical inventiveness and thoughtful restraint. The owner of the original ultra cool bluesy jazz sound. Kenny Burrell initially
OMAR JEREZ
Omar Jeréz, the highly controversial performer, comes as he is for Formidable Magazine. Formidablemag. What do you do for a living? Omar Jerez. I AM an ARTIST F. How did you feel waking up this morning? O.M. Frentic. F. What’s
OMAR JEREZ
Omar Jeréz, the highly controversial performer, comes as he is for Formidable Magazine. Formidablemag. What do you do for a living? Omar Jerez. I AM an ARTIST F. How did you feel waking up this morning? O.M. Frentic. F. What’s
ONE YEAR
Often times we are asked how the offices of such a “Formidable” publication may look like. So to celebrate our firts anniversary we opened our doors. Please come in* While looking for a space for our publication, we inmeditely saw
DANGER DIABOLIK
Danger Diabolik, 1968, is Italian director Mario Bava’s stylish, psychedelic adaptation of comic book anti-hero, Diabolik. Created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani. The film is a lush, Technicolor feast, boasting jaw-dropping sets, real visual élan and just about the
DANGER DIABOLIK
Danger Diabolik, 1968, is Italian director Mario Bava’s stylish, psychedelic adaptation of comic book anti-hero, Diabolik. Created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani. The film is a lush, Technicolor feast, boasting jaw-dropping sets, real visual élan and just about the
PETER BLAKE
Peter Blake painter, printmaker, sculptor, and designer, a leading exponent of Pop art. His use of imagery from comics, pin-up magazines, consumer goods, and advertisements captured the flavour of the times. Blake is associated with the beginning of Pop Art.
PETER BLAKE
Peter Blake painter, printmaker, sculptor, and designer, a leading exponent of Pop art. His use of imagery from comics, pin-up magazines, consumer goods, and advertisements captured the flavour of the times. Blake is associated with the beginning of Pop Art.
ROBERT BOGARD
Robert Bogard contacted Formidable magazine after reading our article on Beatnik Ibiza. A writer, he was in all the right places at the right time. Paris in the 50s with all the jazz scene in the Quartier Latin, Edith Piaf,
ROBERT BOGARD
Robert Bogard contacted Formidable magazine after reading our article on Beatnik Ibiza. A writer, he was in all the right places at the right time. Paris in the 50s with all the jazz scene in the Quartier Latin, Edith Piaf,
ANDREA PANCALDI
Portrait photograpy and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Andrea Pancaldi. A drawing I did for my Mom when I was two, I still keep it. F. What gets you to do art these days? A.P. To express
ANDREA PANCALDI
Portrait photograpy and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Andrea Pancaldi. A drawing I did for my Mom when I was two, I still keep it. F. What gets you to do art these days? A.P. To express
DALÍ
Salvador Dalí comes back home to Contemporary Art Museum Reina Sofia in Madrid, with the biggest show ever after opening at the Pompidou Center in Paris . Formidable Magazine crelebrates this event puting together a massive collection of photographs as outrageous, scandalous
DALÍ
Salvador Dalí comes back home to Contemporary Art Museum Reina Sofia in Madrid, with the biggest show ever after opening at the Pompidou Center in Paris . Formidable Magazine crelebrates this event puting together a massive collection of photographs as outrageous, scandalous
NANO 4814
Nano4814. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Nano 4814. I guess like most of the people… it would be the spontaneous unconscious act of grabbing a pencil and draw when you are a
NANO 4814
Nano4814. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Nano 4814. I guess like most of the people… it would be the spontaneous unconscious act of grabbing a pencil and draw when you are a
NIKA NEELOVA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine caught up with London’s new art scene rising star, Nika Neelova, just before her solo show at Vigo Gallery. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Nika. When I was a child, I
NIKA NEELOVA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine caught up with London’s new art scene rising star, Nika Neelova, just before her solo show at Vigo Gallery. Formidable. What was your first creative drive? Nika. When I was a child, I
SUMMER HOUSE
Good weather is around the corner. It’s time to get the summer house ready.
SUMMER HOUSE
Good weather is around the corner. It’s time to get the summer house ready.
VASARELY
Vasarely is widely regarded as the father of Op-Art. During the 1960’s and 70’s his optical images became part of the popular culture, having a deep impact on architecture, computer science, fashion, and the way we now look at things
VASARELY
Vasarely is widely regarded as the father of Op-Art. During the 1960’s and 70’s his optical images became part of the popular culture, having a deep impact on architecture, computer science, fashion, and the way we now look at things
AMANDA LEAR
Amanda Lear was Dali’s muse and lover, a disco queen in the 70’s. She dated the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones, had an affair with David Bowie, was engaged to Bryan Ferry, and in addition to being a model, she was
AMANDA LEAR
Amanda Lear was Dali’s muse and lover, a disco queen in the 70’s. She dated the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones, had an affair with David Bowie, was engaged to Bryan Ferry, and in addition to being a model, she was
FRANÇOISE HARDY
Fançoise Hardy boho sex appeal (straight hair, eyebrow-dusting bangs, acoustic guitar) pared-down mod aesthetic, chiseled cheekbones and intense gaze was “the very essence of chic.” Her elegant, world-weary ballads like Comment Te Dire Adieu were obligatory listening for the cool
FRANÇOISE HARDY
Fançoise Hardy boho sex appeal (straight hair, eyebrow-dusting bangs, acoustic guitar) pared-down mod aesthetic, chiseled cheekbones and intense gaze was “the very essence of chic.” Her elegant, world-weary ballads like Comment Te Dire Adieu were obligatory listening for the cool
JAGUAR E-TYPE
Jaguar E-Type it’s more than just a sports car, it’s a machine that has captivated, inspired and bewitched people ever since its introduction in 1961. It has regularly topped lists compiled by designers and enthusiasts as one of the most
JAGUAR E-TYPE
Jaguar E-Type it’s more than just a sports car, it’s a machine that has captivated, inspired and bewitched people ever since its introduction in 1961. It has regularly topped lists compiled by designers and enthusiasts as one of the most
LUIS FEITO
Luis Feito. A key figure in Spanish Abstract Expresionism, Luis Feito was a founder member of ‘El Paso’, a collective of artists at the vanguard of Spanish art in the late 1950s and early 1960’s. All portrait photography and interview
LUIS FEITO
Luis Feito. A key figure in Spanish Abstract Expresionism, Luis Feito was a founder member of ‘El Paso’, a collective of artists at the vanguard of Spanish art in the late 1950s and early 1960’s. All portrait photography and interview
LUIZ BONFÁ
Luiz Bonfá. As a composer and performer was an exponent of the bold, lyrical, lushly orchestrated, and emotionally charged samba-canção style that predated the arrival of João Gilberto’s more refined and subdued bossa nova style. A musician of virtuosity, subtlety,
LUIZ BONFÁ
Luiz Bonfá. As a composer and performer was an exponent of the bold, lyrical, lushly orchestrated, and emotionally charged samba-canção style that predated the arrival of João Gilberto’s more refined and subdued bossa nova style. A musician of virtuosity, subtlety,
SOLEDAD LORENZO
Soledad Lorenzo. After a twenty-six year career dedicated to artists like Palazuelo, Uslé, Sicilia, Barceló or Brotos, one can say without fear of contradiction, that Soledad Lorenzo has shaped the Spanish contemporary art scene since she opened her own gallery
SOLEDAD LORENZO
Soledad Lorenzo. After a twenty-six year career dedicated to artists like Palazuelo, Uslé, Sicilia, Barceló or Brotos, one can say without fear of contradiction, that Soledad Lorenzo has shaped the Spanish contemporary art scene since she opened her own gallery
PETER BEARD
Peter Beard is a photographer sometimes described as “half Tarzan, half Byron”, collector, diarist, who lived a life in Africa through the ’60s and ’70s. He wrote diaries, created collages, and took photographs of what moved him. They are not for the faint-hearted, his drawings and
PETER BEARD
Peter Beard is a photographer sometimes described as “half Tarzan, half Byron”, collector, diarist, who lived a life in Africa through the ’60s and ’70s. He wrote diaries, created collages, and took photographs of what moved him. They are not for the faint-hearted, his drawings and