Age of Aquarius

Acne Paper cover with teal background featuring illustrated winged figure on a crescent moon, stars, planets, and text reading Age of Aquarius.

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Issue 16
Age of Aquarius

Following the launch of the Acne Paper Book in June 2021, Acne Paper is returning with its newest issue themed the Age of Aquarius. A hybrid between a book and a magazine, the new Acne Paper has been reimagined with a new format and bold design direction: expanding to 500 pages, a revised size format and a cover that unfolds into a poster; in keeping with its legacy as a collector’s item.

From Indonesia to Bangladesh, Colombia to China, India to Mexico, the United States to Europe – from outer space to the deep blue sea, from our ancient ancestors to thinkers of tomorrow, all of this and more is featured in this issue of Acne Paper dedicated to the new astrological age we are entering: the Age of Aquarius.

Contributors

Vince Aletti, Karen Alexander, Gini Alhadeff, Hilton Als, Imruh Asha, Eric Boman, Lawrence Blair, Fritjof Capra, Xerxes Cook, Jack Davison, Valeria Della Valle, Ben Eastham, Justin French, Davit Giorgadze, Julie Greve, Théo de Gueltzl, Geir Haraldseth, Ibrahim Kamara, Emilie Kareh, Glen Mban, Thais Mendes, David Michon, Brian Molloy, Robin Muir, Sharna Osborne, Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Sophia Rokhlin, Yousef Sabry, Casper Sejersen, Daniel Silver, Sophie Strobele, Marina Tabassum, Lotta Volkova, and Jenny Vågan.

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Large teal scarf with an illustrated zodiac print featuring celestial figures, stars, and decorative floral borders with gold detailing.

Dust jacket: Yousef Sabry, Age of Aquarius (Cosmic Mask), 2021.

Open Acne Paper spread showing two editorial images of a figure in a black armored costume and horned mask against a red draped background.

Revolution. Photographs by Justin French and Styling by Ibrahim Kamara.

Open Acne Paper spread with a graphic illustration and bold typography on the left, and a portrait photo on the right.

Djamila Ribeiro. Interview by Thais Mendes. Portrait by Flavio Teperman.

Open Acne Paper showing a double-page photograph of a person wearing a white spacesuit and helmet with a clear visor, set against a dark starry background.

Lu Yang. Interview by Geir Haraldseth. Image by Lu Yang.

Open Acne Paper showing two black-and-white editorial photographs of models wearing knit garments, bras, and bead accessories.

Pisces. Photographs by Julie Greve and styling by Lotta Volkova.

Acne Paper spread with editorial photo of a woman in a purple outfit surrounded by children outdoors, alongside article text.

So What Direction Should Architecture Take Now? By Gini Alhadeff. Photograph by Asif Salma.

Open Acne Paper spread showing a portrait photo with a red parrot and printed interview text.

Dr. Lawrence Blair: Time, Travel and Astrology. Interview by Xerxes Cook and portraits by Zissou.

Open Acne Paper spread showing two photographs: a black-and-white close-up portrait and a colour image of a feathered garment worn at an ocean shore.

As Above, So Below. Photographs by Casper Sejersen and styling by Imruh Asha.

Open spread of Acne Paper showing editorial fashion images with figures in masks and vintage bathing suits.

The Water Bearers. Photographs by Jack Davison and styling by Brian Molloy.

Open Acne Paper spread featuring bold black-and-white typographic illustration spelling AMURT, with Art Nouveau-style line drawings and floral motifs.

K, or the Enigma of Jiddu Krishnamurti. Close-up of an Unassuming Oracle. By Gini Alhadeff. Photograph by Mary Zimbalist.

Open Acne Paper spread showing four vintage photographs arranged on white pages, including a Polaroid, a portrait, and two group snapshots.

A Constellation. Essay and selection by Hilton Als from the collection of Vince Aletti.

Open Acne Paper showing a full-spread photograph of an art installation inside a gold geodesic dome, with decorative textile pieces on the floor.

Angelo Plessas. Interview by Ben Eastham.

Open Acne Paper spread showing a surrealist art installation with red tones, suspended dark sculptural forms, and pink geometric shapes.

Tai Shani and Ariela Widzer. Interview by Tali Silver. Tai Shani, DC:Semiramis, installation view, 2019.

Acne Paper spread with fashion editorial. Left page: draped periwinkle gown over dark trousers. Right page: classical sculpture detail.

The Eleventh House. Photographs by Sharna Osborne and styling by Emilie Kareh.

Open Acne Paper spread showing psychedelic illustrations in pink, red, blue, and gold alongside printed text columns on white pages.

Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Reflections on the Spirit and Legacy of the 1960s. Text by Fritjof Capra and illustrations by Yousef Sabry.