THE-ART-FORM MAGAZINE IS A LIMITED EDITION PUBLICATION ABOUT ART AND ARTISTS.

ALL THE ARTISTS FEATURED IN THE-ART-FORM MAGAZINE HAVE COMPLETED A FORM ABOUT ART.

EACH ARTIST HAS ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS ON THE FORM IN THEIR OWN UNIQUE WAY, GIVING AN INSIGHT INTO THEIR WORK AND WORKING PRACTICE. SOME OF THE ARTISTS HAVE CREATED DRAWINGS AND ORIGINAL ARTWORK IN RESPONSE TO THE QUESTIONS.

IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE FORM, EACH ARTIST IS INTERVIEWED IN MORE DEPTH, WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR WORK.

OSGEMEOS

OSGEMEOS, the Brazilian twin brothers Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo, have developed a unique artistic language mixing traditional Brazilian culture with graffiti and international youth culture. Growing up in São Paulo during the rise of hip-hop in the 1980s, they began using art to express their shared, magical universe.    

TODD JAMES

Todd James is an American artist known for his vibrant and bold paintings that incorporate elements of art history, pop culture and provocative themes such as sexuality, violence and domesticity. James started his artistic journey as a graffiti artist in New York under the moniker REAS in the early 1980s.

JOSÉ PARLÁ

José Parlá is a Cuban-American artist known for his distinctive paintings and multidisciplinary works that explore hybrid forms of abstraction. Through a method of layering, addition and erasure, his work challenges traditional visual culture, blurring the lines between abstraction and representation. 

THIAGO TOES

Thiago Toes is a Brazilian artist whose work mixes mythological, cosmic and contemporary themes. Toes’ early experiences in graffiti shaped his creative development, grounding him in a language of rebellion, freedom and public interaction. He has since expanded his practice to large-scale canvases, sculptures and immersive installations.

CLÁUDIO ISE

Cláudio Duarte, known as ISE, is a self-taught Brazilian artist who emerged from the vibrant graffiti scene of the Cambuci neighbourhood, in São Paulo. Over the years, ISE’s work has developed beyond graffiti, incorporating large-scale murals and interactive installations that invite audience engagement.

JADE MARANGOLO

Jade Marangolo is a Brazilian artist and surface designer known for her vibrant, intricate patterns and her ability to blend traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Based in São Paulo, her varied body of work encompasses textiles, ceramics, murals, stained glass and painting, showcasing her versatility.

‘KNOTS’ BY EN IWAMURA - AVAILABLE NOW!

‘Knots’ by En Iwamura is a gold foil emboss and clear foil deboss on paper. The gold foil embossing replicates the line work used on En Iwamura's sculptures, creating a unique optical effect when viewed from different angles. This is the first two-dimensional edition that En Iwamura has created.

"I hope to make a sculpture the same scale as 'Knots' one day. An unfamiliar object that suddenly appears in the middle of town, discovered by the people who live there. I always dream to achieve that unfamiliar encounter with my work." – En Iwamura.

THIS YEAR THE-ART-FORM WILL START TO PUBLISH LIMITED EDITIONS BY SOME OF THE ARTISTS WHO HAVE FEATURED IN THE MAGAZINE, OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS.

The first print release is by Michael Reeder, it’s a 23 colour silkscreen print that includes 3 fluorescent colours, plus 22 carat gold leaf and multiple varnish layers, beautifully printed by Goldmark Atelier.