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MARIETTA VARGA / RAW HILL

In her series Raw Hill, Marietta Varga reinterprets the imposing aesthetic of Brutalism, transforming its apparent harshness into an expression of refined beauty. Through meticulously orchestrated compositions, the photographer highlights the sculptural character of these structures, capturing their essence with a sensitivity that transcends the purely architectural.

THE FERRARI QUEST // In between the Unreal & Tangible

Photos & Digital Collage by Felipe Rodríguez-Mattern © 3D Motorbike Design by Amir Glinik ©

Retratos de BACKSTAGE // 2005-2011

For years, I had the privilege of working as a photographer for some of the country’s most influential and prestigious publications....

IZUMI MIYAZAKI // Residency at 'Bergonzo First Floor'

In the contemporary landscape of artistic photography, Izumi Miyazaki stands as one of the most distinctive voices of her generation. With a visual approach that oscillates between the absurd and the poetic, this young Japanese creator has masterfully captured, through self-portraiture, a sharp exploration of identity, solitude, and the aesthetics of disorientation. Her work, marked by a refined sense of humor and meticulously orchestrated staging, invites us to question the

NICOLÁS DELORT // Alchemy in Black and White

Some artists within contemporary illustration go beyond mere visual representation, delving into realms where narrative and atmosphere take on an almost tangible weight. Nicolas Delort, a Franco-Canadian illustrator based in Paris, has forged a distinctive artistic language that, through monochrome, invokes the sublime. With impeccable mastery of pen and ink, his compositions unfold a universe where light and shadow not only shape form but also weave an aesthetic discourse th

María Švarbová // In The Swimming Pool

María Švarbová has cemented her place in contemporary photography with In the Swimming Pool , a series that has been the subject of analysis and praise from specialized critics. Her work stands out for its meticulous composition, an ethereal color palette, and an atmosphere that oscillates between nostalgia and emotional detachment, shaping a distinctly recognizable visual universe. Photography by María Švarbová © 2014 Texts & Content Curation - C'est Magazine. The Aesthetic

POL KURUCZ / GLAM JAIL

In the realm of contemporary photography—where the canon of beauty has been refined to the point of sterility—Pol Kurucz emerges as a lucid provocateur, an architect of the absurd who masterfully subverts the codes of fashion and visual identity.

ÉDGAR RAMÍREZ // Portrayed in Asymmetrical Light.

Édgar Ramírez, the Venezuelan actor who has captivated Hollywood and beyond, is a multifaceted talent celebrated for his versatility and...

IN PIECES // Dean West y Nathan Sawaya

At the intersection of hyperrealistic photography and contemporary sculpture, In Pieces —a series conceived by Australian photographer Dean West and American sculptor Nathan Sawaya—stands as an exercise in conceptual subtlety and technical virtuosity. Through a meticulous symbiosis between photographic imagery and sculptural elements crafted from LEGO bricks, this collaboration challenges the viewer’s perception and redefines the notions of artifice and reality in contempora

TIMLESS CITY // Mustafá Dedeoğlu

Few artists within the intricate realm of contemporary photography manage to transform reality into a visual narrative as profoundly evocative as Mustafá Dedeoğlu does. His work, characterized by a melancholic lyricism and an unmistakable technical mastery, transcends mere representation of the environment to become a visual elegy—an ode to memory, time, and the very essence of existence. Photography by Mustafá Dedeoğlu © 2022. Texts & Content Curation - C'est Magazine. Shot

BEN ZANK // Selected Work

Ben Zank unveils a photographic vision that defies the traditional frameworks of the medium, drawing viewers into landscapes where the ordinary takes on unexpected dimensions. Through a dreamlike aesthetic, his work sharply explores the tension between the human figure and the space it occupies, crafting scenes that hover between visual strangeness and a delicate poetic charge. Photos by Ben Zank © Texts & Content Curation - C'est Magazine. Critical Readings on Ben Zank’s Ima

MAIA FLORE // Selected Work

Maia Flore has cultivated a singular visual identity in contemporary photography, where reality and reverie intertwine in compositions of evocative delicacy. Her work has been the subject of critical analysis, praised for its exploration of the body, space, and poetic narrative in images that defy the laws of physics and logic. Photos by Maia Flore © Texts & Content Curation - C'est Magazine. Flore’s work has been praised for its ability to exist at the intersection of the re

SARA SHAKEEL // GLITTERING BEAUTY

This era is one overwhelmed by massive avalanches of images, where reality swiftly dissolves into pixels and endless scrolling. In this visual overflow, Sara Shakeel’s work emerges as a gesture of aesthetic redemption—a glimmer that revives wonder amid the excess. A self-taught artist and a pioneer in digital collage, Shakeel transforms the ordinary into a radiant vision of the extraordinary. Her aesthetic language—fusing the mundane with the unmistakable brilliance of crysta

HEDI XANDT

Within contemporary art, Hedi Xandt stands out for a vision that intertwines the classical with the postmodern, subtly challenging traditional perceptions of sculpture.

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THE SUN SETS // melting over Anna's skin

ALEX PRAGER // Selected Work

Alex Prager is an American photographer and visual filmmaker. Photos by Alex Prager © 2022. Texts & Content Curation - C'est Magazine. Alex Prager: The Artifice of Memory and Contemporary Solitude In a visual universe where the real and the fictional intertwine with singular mastery, the work of Alex Prager emerges as one of the most captivating expressions of contemporary art. Born in 1979 in Los Angeles, Prager has crafted a distinctive aesthetic that fuses cinematic artif

BÁRA PRÁŠILOVÁ // The Absurd as Art...

Beauty as Paradox. Within the expansive realm of conceptual photography, few artists achieve the narrative mastery and aesthetic subtlety that define the work of Czech photographer Bára Prášilová. With a sensibility that oscillates between the dreamlike and the absurd, her work unfolds an aesthetic language where beauty emerges as a paradox and the unusual is suggested with subtlety. Photography by Bára Prášilová © Texts & Content Curation - C'est Magazine. The Art of the Imp

ADAM MARTINAKIS // 'I Shape Ideas'

'And ideas shape me...' Images by Adam Martinakis © Texts & Content Curation - C'est Magazine. Adam Martinakis has crafted a visual universe where technology and human emotion converge in a deeply symbolic symbiosis. His work, defined by meticulously crafted 3D digital sculptures, stands as a meditation on existence, perception, and the fundamental emotions of the human experience. Critics highlight Martinakis’s ability to transcend the boundaries of digital art, transformin

JULIEN PALAST / SKEENDEEP

At the intersection of photography, sculpture, and design, Julien Palast has skillfully carved out his own visual language, redefining the relationship between the human body and its representation in contemporary imagery.

THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF MY BEING

- "Lotta people go through life doing things badly. Racing's important to men who do it well. When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting." - Michael Delaney, Le Mans