STRAIGHT-UP
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
NURIA MORA
Nuria Mora. 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
NURIA MORA
Nuria Mora. 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
REMED
Remed. 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
REMED
Remed. 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
OKUDA
Okuda. 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
OKUDA
Okuda. 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
MARÍA FORQUÉ
Formidable Magazine gets up close with art scene new rising star María Forqué. Formidable– Formidable magazine’s motto is a life less ordinary, so what makes life less ordinary? Maria Forque- when the unexpected happens. F– What film or book
MARÍA FORQUÉ
Formidable Magazine gets up close with art scene new rising star María Forqué. Formidable– Formidable magazine’s motto is a life less ordinary, so what makes life less ordinary? Maria Forque- when the unexpected happens. F– What film or book