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Echoes of Vulnerability: Lina Phoebe Jeong and the Intimate Universe of 'I House Them All’
‘I House Them All’ is a book of short stories that contain multitudes within them. They’ll make you think fondly of the you that you used to be and the people who loved you then. They’ll make you forgive yourself. They’ll make you listen to the noises in your head and make peace with them. And they’ll make you want to keep in touch with yourself going forward—keeping tabs on each version of you, Are you okay? Are you grateful? Do you need someone to sit with you for a moment? It’s okay to ask.
the existence of mediums and subjects — an interview with artist and mental health advocate, Macy Castañeda Lee
“I really believe in the power of intersectionality, and have seen it take fruit in the evolution of my work. There is not ever just “one thing” in the existence of mediums and subjects. There are always nuanced relationships in advocacies, organizations, people, and things. A person, for example, is a conglomerate of experiences, knowledge, and time that would take time to fully unfold and understand. That is the beauty of our new and evolving world. Sure, it can be at times more complicated, but it is also what makes it extremely special.”
Citizen @ The Novo
An Ode to Works in Progress
An Ode to Works in Progress is a testament to community, an archive of affect and memory, vibrancy and variation.
J Davies' Year of Creation
As a self-taught artist whose work explores themes of memory, longing, and queer identity, J’s photographs offer an intimate look at contemporary queer and trans existence within Naarm (Melbourne) and its surrounding communities. This book serves as a catalyst for those stories — from sun-cast stomachs and hazy scenes of affection, each moment captured by J is a small celebration of life and love and all its intricacies.
Wednesday @ Teragram Ballroom
Half Of My Whole Life Was Just A Dream
Re-imagining a world where queer people can find utopian flickers of hope through their imagery. J’s debut photobook takes us on a journey through remnants of intimacy, delicate fusions of flesh, the significance of affection and the grittiness of urban decay.
Nora Vasconcellos and Maité Steenhoudt: adidas Skateboarding Legends
In honour of International Women’s Day, we chat to Nora Vasconcellos and Maité Steenhoudt about their skating journeys.
Puma Blue looks beyond the veil with his debut album: 'In Praise of Shadows'
Jacob Allen — better known as Puma Blue — finds light amongst life’s darkest moments with his poignant lyrics and ethereal soundscapes, enveloping the listener in an auditory dreamscape. In his release of ‘In Praise of Shadows,’ Allen marries delicate guitar riffs with airy beats, creating a sound honest to his current self. Pure Nowhere had the opportunity to chat with Jacob over a Zoom call, where we discussed the importance of vulnerability and the moments behind his debut album. His responses were imbued with the same poeticism and authenticity found in his music.
Respawning with Half Moon Bay
Musician Half Mood Bay explores what it means to navigate transitional periods of life as a young black artist, while finding a soul’s purpose through challenges. A year later, this EP has manifested itself into a filmic journey that works to translate these experiences of love and life through the lens of reincarnation.
Salim Garcia: Dipped in Realism, Planted in Fantasy
A conversation with Salim Garcia exploring Sci-Fi, the American Dream, Atlanta’s creative community, experimentation through mediums, and the book he lends to friends when they seem lost.
Journalling Through a Wasted Youth: a FaceTime Conversation Between Ria and Harper
Ria interviews Harper over FaceTime, spiralling through conversations on poetry, home, angels, teenagers, and all the ways they’re one.
The Independent Artists Behind Dated’s Digital Market
Dated brings sustainable fashion, community support, and ethically unique wardrobes with the newest evolution of their creative collective.
Brianna Mims on Prison Abolition
In a chat with 23-year-old Brianna Mims (she/her), she talks about her upbringings in Duval County, Florida, her time at the University of Southern California, and her previous and ongoing work in the world of prison abolition.
Desktop Diaries: Hot Flash Heat Wave
“I was looking at a photo yesterday of me drinking a pilsner at 10am in Prague, so that’s the first moment that comes to mind when I think of feeling free. More than anything I want to be able to dance in a room full of people again.”
Desktop Diaries: Nari
“Ideas have been running dry, I usually write about things going on in my life but nothing is happening right now. I try to force it, but I just can’t write anything that sticks.”
Desktop Diaries: Raffaella
“Playing for an invisible audience feels lonely but also intimate in a way that could never exist outside of my bedroom - weird to think about how many people I’ve invited to see the mess on my bed or the view from my window… I’m pretty delusional about it all.”
Desktop Diaries: Naked Giants
“There are struggles, inner, and outer, there are love birds, here and there, there is wind air all around. It's all beautiful, it's all random, it's all unique, it's all my personal human experience.”
Desktop Diaries: Campbell Burns of Vacations
“I ate my birthday cake in one sitting and didn’t share it—it was a tiny gourmet one from my grandma. I have no regrets.”
Desktop Diaries: Hunny
“I had a dream last night that the boys and I were on the roller coaster goliath at six flags. I tried to channel that feeling into vibes on a demo… we’ll see how that turns out.”