Odiseo published by Folch Studio offers a sophisticated take on erotica, redefining the confines of traditional erotic publishing by balancing philosophical texts and essays with images that lie in between art and erotica. Odiseo Vol. 7 is dedicated to the notion of Truth.
The triptych of covers by Juan Hernández open the issue. Paul Jung, depicts human body as if it was a surreal landscape; the young German photographer Bennie Julian Gay offers seductive sights and gestures with glimpses of fashion; Maud Rémy-Lonvis portraits her personal muse in a set of pictures that, while keeping her studio photography styling, reveals the intimacy between the two as Maud appears in some pictures, self-portrayed. Regarding the text, writer Eugenia Lapteva interviews the famous French mathematician Cédric Villani. The interview revolves around a quest for Truth. Alongside with Hans Frederik Jacobsen’s essay on Zeteticism, Fiktion contributes to the issue with two brilliant pieces, parts of the book Concentration: Ingo Niermann introduces the book in the text Literature and Concentration, followed by a fictional text by American artist Amy Patton: a fragmented work, almost a pre-screenplay.
“Ironically, the issue dedicated to the Truth has multiple covers and the triptych depicts a fragmented visual tale: there lies the erotica, in the subtle border between pleasure and suffering, between brutality and love.” Albert Folch, Art Director
“The body, central axis of erotism. The construction of the image goes far beyond the search for perfection, digging into the condition of bodies as powerful visual substances: their power is not only sexual as it involves a body that ventures into finding itself no matter its gender, turning into a way of exploring the diverse faces of the human condition.” Juan Hernández, Photographer
The Prada FW21 collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons takes as its basis an intimate and personal wish for contact, our urge to exchange and relate. The foundation of all is the individual: the human body, and its freedom.
Han Kjøbenhavn’s presented its Fall/Winter 2021 collection during Milan Fashion Week, featuring dramatic silhouettes and hard shapes mixed with refined craftsmanship techniques.
Tokyo James Fall/Winter 2021 collection entitled ‘OGIDI OKUNRIN’ (‘The Strong Man’) looks at the concept of unity and masculinity through the gaze of the modern Nigerian man.
Iceberg’s Creative Director James Long unleashes a Fall/Winter 2021 collection that channels the carefree eccentricity and angst of the 1990s Brit Pop, underground rap, and acid rock scenes.
In his Fall/Winter 2021 collection, David Catalán revisits the essence of the brand. The collection is developed upon the necessities of the work-wear mixed with the classic wardrobe.
The kick-off episode sees Polish American artist Julian Klincewicz work on an eight-piece collection driven and inspired by a sense of play and a return to childhood, with imagination in motion.
Continuing a long tradition of acclaimed designer collaborations, H&M announces today a new collaboration with the London-based fashion designer Simone Rocha.
To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele has envisioned a dedicated collection of special items featuring the famous Japanese manga and anime character, Doraemon.
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Rich Brian photographed by Hengyi Liang for our most delicious issue
“Food is sex. Food is injustice. Food is insecurity. Food is security. Food is dialogue, it is even a confrontation of ideas. Food is memory”
This issue encompasses an extensive range of subjects from veganism to the time Paris ate its Zoo. Ghetto Gastro, Etienne Russo, along with designers Emily Bode, Masahiro Ino of Doublet, Mats Rombaut, and Priya Ahluwalia all join in on the conversation and share some of their favorite recipes!
