Shoppinghour Magazine
A magazine bringing art, philosophy, poetry and critical theory together in exposing the nuances of contemporary life and culture.
Content
Essays on Human Rights by Professor Costas Douzinas, Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities, and Professor Mark Fisher, Goldsmiths; an article on Animal Rights by Ian Smith, research associate at PETA; a philosophical argument for Environmental Rights by John Heyderman, Philosophy Birkbeck; and a reflective case for the Right to Radicalism by Yasushi Tanaka-Gutiez, Cultural Sociology PhD Yale.
Illustrations of kids expressing youth and adults in orgasm by Diego Beyró; intricate feminist designs responding to the traditional roles of women in Spanish society by Iria Prol; photographs from Human Writes, a dance installation by The Forsythe Company; a graphic portrait of Dead Che by James Grant; images of wire-sculptures by Rory Dobner; and an illustration responding to the concerns of environmental rights by Clara Terne.
Words and stills from The Giant in the Desert, a film by Pierre-Edouard Dumora; and poetry by Jovita Berlin, Unwritten Manifesto.
Photography by Dana Popa, Our Father Ceausescu; Elise Boularan, Des electrons sous les Paupières/Lapsus Prompta; Ivor Prickett, Croatia’s Displaced Serbs; and Pietro Cocco, Entierro.
Interview with Stik, London based graffiti artist.
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Feedback and Awards
Digital Magazine Awards 2010: Designer of the Year Finalist
“Shoppinghour Magazine is a combination of critical theory, philosophy, poetry and art A really interesting and rich selection of photographers feature as does illustration but it’s the writing (and the contemporary design) that talks loudest. Though “tackling” seems a heavy handed word when you consider how deftly they handle social and political issues. Particularly enjoying the bold statement chapters that seem appropriate for the occasionally political and always opinionated editorial that they proceed.” www.itsnicethat.com
“Having worked in the global media and arts industry for the last fifteen years I have seen no other youth publication that tackles social and philosophical issues in such an in depth contemporary and relevant way. The Directors are obviously very passionate about discussion and design which are key elements in consumer engagement. Don’t Panic have supported their magazine from the outset and have seen it grow from stapled copied paper to a glossy mini magazine in the space of a year.” -Nick Agha, Director of Don’t Panic
“The efforts of such enthusiastic and capable individuals are immensely valuable and should not go unsupported. Shoppinghour has the potential to flourish and establish itself as a creative and intellectual platform with a strong and fresh presence. The content is always engaging, the design is striking and accessible, and the motivation inspiring and hopeful.” -Qalandar Bux Memon, Director of Naked Punch