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Shreeji Newsagents, London. The Marylebone Staple
«Shreeji is part of the social-fiber of the community. During the pandemic it has shown how stores in the locale acts as a sanctuary and how they were supported by...
Laforet Harajuku, Tokyo. A crisis of subculture
What has become of Japanese subcultures? In Laforet, in Tokyo, they still exist. History shows us how culture has always dominated markets in the long run, according to cycles
EDIT Napoli: Let’s be fair, a consolidation of what’s been made in the previous years
A panel of international experts is hired to assign a prize for the best ‘inedito’ – the winners can return to display their products the following year at EDIT Napoli...
The Broken Arm, Paris. The blurred line between art and life
Simplicity of materials can draw attention to garments, artwork, literature and music on display: thinking can matter more than buying, according to the trio Joste, Lafarge and Steinmetz
Odd Kiosk, Barcelona. An exploration of queer based literature
Odd Kiosk was a response to the climate of these spaces, giving the youth, in importance, a space to explore their sense of self without harming one’s mental health
Swab Barcelona, a human scale fair, prioritizing quality programs and accessibility for its audience
Humane treatment and accessibility to culture are at the forefront in an event that seeks to break the barriers and elitism that often characterize the contemporary art scene – the...
Ona, Barcelona. How a Barcelona bookstore is reviving a lost language through literature
A store that vies to preserve Catalan culture through literature, spearheaded by Taxto Benet: «Catalan needs people to read in Catalan, to write in Catalan, to purchase Catalan books»
Nemika, Tokyo. Japanese philosophy and the cycle of life in garden-themed experience
It derives its name from the three elements of the Nemika world – root ‘ne’, fruit ‘mi’, and flower ‘ka’. Together, the three words allude to the materiality of soil and earth interpreted...
Founded in the 1700s, Libreria Bocca is the last trace of a publishing dynasty
Giorgio and Monica Lodetti carry on the legacy of Libreria Bocca. Their mission is to uphold the values of independence, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement
Piano City Milano 2023: an effort between public institutions and private companies
The Piano City Milano Festival at the Gallery of Modern Art (GAM) in Milan, Italy, features classical and jazz pianists from Italy and around the world
Reading Room, Milan. A white cube for magazines turns into a cultural hub
A Forty-square-meter gallery in the district of Corvetto. In conversation with founder Francesca Spiller: «Running a bookshop today means creating a relationship with the producers of magazines»
Eslite bookstore, Hong Kong. Humanities and art: connecting the dots between four cultural hubs
Hong Kong is the city where, in 2012, the first Eslite Bookstore outside Taiwan opened. Located at Causeway Bay, selling both Chinese and English books, three others have since opened
Champaca, Bengaluru. A platform for books, zines and fanzines to defend the indie-publishing scene
On the rooftop of a bungalow, a metal-staircase takes you to the store that opens into a courtyard. Founder Radhika Timbadia wanted to create a sanctuary hide-away from the city...
Krumulus, Berlin. If you are lucky, you can keep your inner child alive
In the mornings, Krumulus hosts a program where they read stories from books surrounded by its original illustrations in the gallery space
Rococo News & Magazine, London. A cultivation of Notting Hill
Prompted by his peers during a game of cricket, Patel formulated the proposition to acquire the magazine and newspaper store that had been around for sixty years
Hi Desert Times, Twentynine Palms. The zine culture is red-hot in California
«‘Look at me, I’m in print’. There's still beauty in being on printed paper: digital is great but seeing yourself in print takes it to another level», Liz Lapp on...
ZiWU, Shanghai. A vein of experiences under one roof
When broken down and translated to the English language from Mandarin, the name brings the meaning of ‘House of Magazines’. Ensuring a means of slow living
Roppongi Tsutaya Books, Tokyo. Catering to the needs of an international community
Tsutaya was founded in 1983 in Osaka as a realization of the idea of a need to create a stronghold of culture for grown-ups
Janasch’s, Magdeburg. Solidarity with businesses in the locale
Diverting from the constructs of a structured work format in offices that focused on monetary goals, Janasch’s identity contrasts that of a professional job setting
Kubrick bookshop, Hong Kong. Movies, music and the hub-effect next to the Broadway Cinematheque
A disc store and movie shop: art, film dvds, movie posters and indie music cds. A publisher with over 30 titles of books published – from gender to social concern....
Le Mur, Madrid. Conveying the relevance of accessibility in the arts industry
«We are break apart from established-photography galleries in Madrid» – Le Mur intends to revitalize the importance of critical-thinking through a photographic medium
Print Culture, Glasgow: LGBTQ+ magazines and pens used for Looney Tunes, a new niche
Selling niche stationery and independent magazines that hone in on micro-cultures and coterie drawn to certain cities, tastebuds or vocations, Print Culture is Glasgow’s newest resident
Adriàn Castañeda: Mantenga la calma at Madrid Art Week
Founded as an alternative platform to traditional contemporary art spaces, UVNT Art Fair returned to Matadero Madrid for its ninth edition. An interview with Adriàn Castañeda on his public installation
Paper as an art medium – Paper Positions, Berlin: in conversation with Heinrich Carstens
Once realizing that Bikini Berlin was not suitable for large paintings or big installations, the team shifted their concept to focus on artworks made of and about one material only:...
Ed. Varie, New York. Art gallery and creative space for emerging artists
«I desired people who were curious from the neighbourhood». This sense of discovery has become one of the successful parts of Ed. Varie
Lebigmag, Moscow. People visit from fatigue by the sight of screens
Magazines: one can travel without travelling. «I receive orders from villages in Russia, for which, when I look at google maps are towns consisting of twenty houses»
Smith&Son Paris. A tale of a street
Smith&Son Paris on 248 Rue de Rivoli, near Place de la Concorde, is the longest branch to have remained in its original setting
Radius Books, Santa Fe. 160 published titles and Donation Programs in New Mexico
«Since the formation, we have donated a total of seventy-five thousand volumes of art-related books published under Radius Books to schools and libraries across fifty states»
T0K10 Rotterdam: A Japanese-Inspired Concept Store Bringing Tokyo’s Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic to Europe
Owner and founder Joep Jongen drew influence from the now shuttered down concept store Colette, in Paris. It assisted in shaping the ethos of the store – accessible fashion for...
Cahier Central, Paris: A physical store where «some printed publications have to die»
«Our aim in starting Cahier Central was to say yes and not shy away from new and experimental publications» in conversation with co-founder Julien Achard
Rebirth of the coffee table book – Maison Plage creates a space to escape and inspire
A destination for crafted, rare, and lifestyle books – Founder Kelly Croteau reveals that Maison Plage is more than just a bookstore, it’s a brand
Browser Books, San Francisco. The need to browse while seeking books
At Browser Books San Francisco «copies and titles sat on the shelves for up to fifteen to twenty years, some even being out of print. Browsing, readers were able to...
Jogging, Marseille. Giving back to the community in a former butcher’s shop
«When making our choices, we don't think: is it going to sell now, but rather: will it be relevant in the future?». A talk with owners Olivier Amsellem and Charlotte...
OMMU, Athens: A Nomadic Bookstore Bridging Art and Publishing
«There was a scarcity in creative material available in Greece. Our involvement in the scene here urged us to showcase work made in the locale to the individuals living here...
The latest developments and trends in contemporary art at Liste Art Fair Basel 2023
Liste Art Fair Basel supports new galleries with a commitment to sustainability. Friends of Liste provides financial support to selected galleries for elaborate presentations
Future Fair in New York City: Rachel Mijares Fick and Rebeca Laliberte
Poised to welcome art practitioners and the public, Future Fair 4th edition establishes itself as an enhancing commercial platform within the broader New York City art ecology
Wuguan Books, Taiwan. The illusion of books that appear to be floating
Misfortune cookies and sex toys. Jettisoning the taboos that surround sexual desires Chu Chih Kang describes human nourishment in the darkness of a bookstore
Future Library, Oslo. Will books become the next extinct species in a hundred years?
The forest whose tree rings are chapters in a book. How understanding the human traits in nature can help save the environment
Import News, New York. Are we living in an era of content overload?
While print has long been deemed as being 'dead', things could not be further from the truth for independent magazines. Intw Import News' founders Sasha Laing and Ken Miller
Print is not dead – Kelly Clark, BoutiqueMags
The online portal BoutiqueMags falls under the wing of WhiteCirc, now known as an international distributor for niche publications
Issues, Toronto: a space for peers and like-minded folk in the arts
The Toronto editorial industry is introduced to Issues - Nicola Hamiltons bridge between what is wanted from a commercial standpoint, and what is desired when in the process of creating
Shakespeare and Sons, Berlin. A bookstore burrowed in a post-war building
Named in homage of the Parisian tourist site, Shakespeare and Sons is a reverence to literary goods and a congregation for social exchanges
A fair with local roots and an international outlook – Photo Basel
Switzerland’s first international art fair dedicated to photography-based art returns from June 13 to 18. In conversation with Sven Eisenhut, Photo Basel Founding Director
Inside The Cowgirl Gallery: How One Woman Built a Cultural Hub in Malmø
A multidisciplinary space combining art exhibitions, live performances, a magazine store, and a café, run by Selma Modéer Wiking with a focus on accessibility, collaboration, and community engagement
From Industrial Roots to Cultural Landmark: The Evolution of Bücherbogen in Berlin
Bücherbogen serves as an intermediary between publishers and customers, ensuring community-building. According to the owner «this interconnectedness and knowledge-sharing is the rewarding aspect of working at the bookstore»
International Magazine Store (IMS), a disseminator of recondite magazines in Antwerp
«My father was heavily involved in the meat and livestock industry» – Mr. Willem pivoting into cultivating creativity through the business of disseminating international magazine titles: IMS Antwerp was born
