Presence: The Invisible Portrait

Photographer Chris Buck's revelatory book of hidden celebs

Over the past two decades, Canadian photographer Chris Buck has made his mark by putting famous people in vaguely incongruous situations and snapping at just the right moment. His creative take on portraiture not only exposes an alternative side of his subjects, but it also leads to images that are themselves intriguing even sans celebrity. His new book, “Presence: The Invisible Portrait,” explores this notion. …

Antiatoms

Our conversation with the Spanish design group on rethinking common objects

by Matilde Angelucci Aránzazu Moreno B, Alejandra Salvatore and Sofía Uquillas are the founders of Antiatoms, a multidisciplinary studio located in Madrid. Since 2005, they have integrated their respective skills to develop projects focused on fashion and product design. Their works are conceived through a rigorous conceptual process which, along with their design synergy, serves as a fundamental prerequisite for creating beautiful, high-quality goods. According …

Matthew Dear

The prolific musician sheds light on his new album Beams and his days in Detroit

The life of Matthew Dear is anything but black and white. Originally from Texas, the multi-faceted artist cut his teeth in the music world while studying at the University of Michigan—where he also co-founded record label Ghostly International with his pal Sam Valenti—and today calls a barn in upstate New York home. Depending on your interests, you may know him as one or all four …