Art Magazine - ISSUE16
EDITION SEPtEMBER 2024
**ISSUE16**
INTERNATIONAL ART MAGAZINE
57 featured artists
This limited edition printed art magazine is curated and designed to celebrate the 16th issue of the Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art. ISSUE16 features 57 selected visual artists, designers, and performers from around the world. It is a unique space where individual artists and designers can express their vision and become the original media.
The magazine features on its Front Cover the work “Utopian Visions” by Tianqi Liao from New York (USA), while the Back Cover features the work “Cherry Blossom“ by British artist William Josephs Radford (UK).
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ISSUE16 COVERS
FRONT COVER
INNER COVER
BACK COVER
ARTISTS | ISSUE16
Adi Segal, Alexandru Crisan, Alina Belyagina, Alina R.J, Amor De Las Esferas Doradas, Ana Pinho Vargas, Andres Bronnimann, Andy Newmerge, Anurag Basak, Aoccho, Camila de Andrade Bianchi, Cesar Mammadov, Denys Tymchyshyn, DeWei Yu, Donna Gough, Edwin Carungay, Ellerie Brust, Fengzee Yang, FEYU (Yu Li), Gino Wong, Gumi Lu, Henna Asikainen, Henry Monk, Jietong Xu, José Crúzio, JR CHUO, Katie Simmons, Kip Harris, Li Wang, Lily D’Olce, Mercedes Segade, Natalia Egorova (Xomeless), Natalia Zanchevskaia, Nataliya Lemesheva, Omar Zaki, Pavel Kaltygin, Qianying Hu, Ramzi Mallat, Robert van de Graaf, Sára Kasanová Bown, Sharon Rose Benson, Shengdi Cui, Sonya Bleiph, Splaces Studio, Taja Spasskova, Tanya Shah, Tianqi Liao, Tommy Goguely, Tong Tong, Vivianne Paris Panigiris, Vytautas Buinevicius, William Josephs Radford, Wizard Tang, Xiangyu Wang, Yasaman Aghili, Yu Mao, Zihao Zhou
Utopian Visions by Tianqi Liao (Front Cover Artist)
Tianqi is interested in blending the languages of conceptual and documentary photography to position banality within a lens of scrutiny. Her work seeks to extract seemingly mundane moments to amplify them into absurdity.
Coined by Thomas More 500 years ago, the notion of "utopia" has evolved through various permutations alongside societal advancements and shifting dominant ideologies. However, its essence endures, depicting a realm devoid of impurities and brimming with abundant resources.
"Utopian Visions'' represents an interrogation of the constructs that depict societal perfection, highlighting the tenuous divide between utopian ideals and dystopian outcomes. By crafting hyperrealistic scenarios that seemingly epitomize utopia, the work reveals the paradoxes and fragilities of these imagined realities. The series prompts critical reflection on the viability of such utopian dreams, examining their ramifications on individual and societal consciousness. It also illustrates the fine line between high aspirations and the actuality of their manifestations. This polarized framework is not employed to reinforce binaries but to emphasize the need for a dialogue on the potential and peril of pursuing utopia. By presenting this polarity, the work invites viewers to ponder the complexities of an ideal society and the intricate dance between visionary hope and the pragmatic challenges it entails.
Cesar Mammadov, born in 1988 in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a notable young artist. He captures ordinary moments from his travels and home country, influenced by his father's legacy and Azerbaijani culture. His bold brushstrokes and saturated colors convey optimism and celebrate diversity and harmony. His work offers unique perspectives, slightly flattening aerial views for a contemporary twist.