LEE FRIEDLANDER – SELF-PORTRAITS
Lee Friedlander, or why not all selfies are self-portraits. The series of photographs taken by Friedlander in the 1960s and published in his seminal photobook Self Portrait is widely considered to be his best work. The artist appears in the
LEE FRIEDLANDER – SELF-PORTRAITS
Lee Friedlander, or why not all selfies are self-portraits. The series of photographs taken by Friedlander in the 1960s and published in his seminal photobook Self Portrait is widely considered to be his best work. The artist appears in the
SOY CARDO
Soy Cardo is the alter ego of illustrator and performer Ana Macias. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of
SOY CARDO
Soy Cardo is the alter ego of illustrator and performer Ana Macias. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of
SAGA DE XAM
Saga de Xam is a story in seven chapters credited to Nicolas Devil, and based on a scenario by film director Jean Rollin. The book was published by Éric Losfeld in 1967 in an edition of 5000 which quickly sold
SAGA DE XAM
Saga de Xam is a story in seven chapters credited to Nicolas Devil, and based on a scenario by film director Jean Rollin. The book was published by Éric Losfeld in 1967 in an edition of 5000 which quickly sold
SANSANONASNAS
Sansanonasnas. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow Barte’s
SANSANONASNAS
Sansanonasnas. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow Barte’s
ROBERT MUNFORD
Robert Munford was a pop art pioneer and a founding member of the Grupo Ibiza 59, the influential art group formed in Ibiza, Spain. Munford, born in 1925 in Worcester, Massachusetts, studied art at Ohio State University, the Cleveland Institute
ROBERT MUNFORD
Robert Munford was a pop art pioneer and a founding member of the Grupo Ibiza 59, the influential art group formed in Ibiza, Spain. Munford, born in 1925 in Worcester, Massachusetts, studied art at Ohio State University, the Cleveland Institute
JUAN ZAMORA
Juan Zamora. The Spanish artist, talks to Formidable Mag about his project with Colombian indigenous people “Cuerpos de Agua”. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Juan Zamora. Several “first impulses” come to mind; to draw my father legs
JUAN ZAMORA
Juan Zamora. The Spanish artist, talks to Formidable Mag about his project with Colombian indigenous people “Cuerpos de Agua”. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Juan Zamora. Several “first impulses” come to mind; to draw my father legs
BRUCE DAVIDSON-BROOKLYN GANG
Bruce Davidson. In 1959 he read about the teenage gangs of New York City, more precisely about a series of gang rumbles in the Prospect Park area. Connecting with a social worker to make initial contact with a gang called
BRUCE DAVIDSON-BROOKLYN GANG
Bruce Davidson. In 1959 he read about the teenage gangs of New York City, more precisely about a series of gang rumbles in the Prospect Park area. Connecting with a social worker to make initial contact with a gang called
NICOLÁS VILLAMIZAR
Nicolás Villamizar. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
NICOLÁS VILLAMIZAR
Nicolás Villamizar. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
DALI’S FACTORY I
Salvador Dali’s Factory is our second article on his often overlooked performance activity. see here our 2013 piee on occasion of Dali’s retrospective at Reina Sofía museum. Scroll down at your own risk. Dali’s home in Port Lligat, Hotel Meurice in Paris and
DALI’S FACTORY I
Salvador Dali’s Factory is our second article on his often overlooked performance activity. see here our 2013 piee on occasion of Dali’s retrospective at Reina Sofía museum. Scroll down at your own risk. Dali’s home in Port Lligat, Hotel Meurice in Paris and
FRANCOIS-XAVIER & CLAUDE LALANNE
The Lalanne signature, husband and wife artists François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne have charmed the art world with their whimsical, sensual sculptures. François-Xavier’s famous bronze-and-wool sheep and donkey or rhinoceros desks, and Claude’s botanical-inspired furniture and flatware, are elegantly oblivious of
FRANCOIS-XAVIER & CLAUDE LALANNE
The Lalanne signature, husband and wife artists François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne have charmed the art world with their whimsical, sensual sculptures. François-Xavier’s famous bronze-and-wool sheep and donkey or rhinoceros desks, and Claude’s botanical-inspired furniture and flatware, are elegantly oblivious of
ALEX DE LA CROIX
Alex de la Croix. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key
ALEX DE LA CROIX
Alex de la Croix. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term project “Live Forever”, a soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key
LARRY FINK-THE BEATS
The Beats. In 1958, Larry Fink was an 18-year-old college dropout. He moved from his native Long Island to Greenwich Village, and decided to hitchhike across the country with the second generation of Beat artists. “It was my fate to
LARRY FINK-THE BEATS
The Beats. In 1958, Larry Fink was an 18-year-old college dropout. He moved from his native Long Island to Greenwich Village, and decided to hitchhike across the country with the second generation of Beat artists. “It was my fate to
CACHAITO
Orlando Cachaito Lopez, was born in Havana in 1933, Mr. López hailed from a family of at least 30 bass players, including his uncle, the well-known Israel Cachao López. Mr. López’s nickname translates to “Little Cachao.” His father, Orestes, played
CACHAITO
Orlando Cachaito Lopez, was born in Havana in 1933, Mr. López hailed from a family of at least 30 bass players, including his uncle, the well-known Israel Cachao López. Mr. López’s nickname translates to “Little Cachao.” His father, Orestes, played
MON DE LA PEÑA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Mon de la Peña. I think it was at school, lessons were boring so I drew just for fun. F.M. There is some point or experience
MON DE LA PEÑA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Mon de la Peña. I think it was at school, lessons were boring so I drew just for fun. F.M. There is some point or experience
YAYOI KUSAMA 1968
Yayoi Kusama’s astonishing New York performances of 1968; Anatomic Explosion and Mirror Performace. Kusama’s early practice involved a number of performances and happenings throughout the 1960s. These examined the artist’s personal, social and political concerns whilst illustrating her ability to
YAYOI KUSAMA 1968
Yayoi Kusama’s astonishing New York performances of 1968; Anatomic Explosion and Mirror Performace. Kusama’s early practice involved a number of performances and happenings throughout the 1960s. These examined the artist’s personal, social and political concerns whilst illustrating her ability to
SUSANA BOTANA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Susana Botana. To be born. I consider birth a creative act in itself, between Mom and baby. Actually I don’t believe so much in the
SUSANA BOTANA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Susana Botana. To be born. I consider birth a creative act in itself, between Mom and baby. Actually I don’t believe so much in the
AN WEI
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? An Wei. Most probably when I was a small child and I would draw from the magazines my parents lept around their restaurant. F.M. Is there
AN WEI
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? An Wei. Most probably when I was a small child and I would draw from the magazines my parents lept around their restaurant. F.M. Is there
DANNI LYON-BIKERIDERS
Danni Lyon rode with The Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club himself in 1965-1966 and was able to capture intimate moments for his seminal collection, The Bikeriders, 1968. In addition to The Bikeriders, Lyon has published a number of photographic books based
DANNI LYON-BIKERIDERS
Danni Lyon rode with The Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club himself in 1965-1966 and was able to capture intimate moments for his seminal collection, The Bikeriders, 1968. In addition to The Bikeriders, Lyon has published a number of photographic books based
MIGUEL MARINA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? M.M. I enjoyed drawing since childhood. As I got older I was interested more drawing and painting, but always in a playful way without any goal
MIGUEL MARINA
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? M.M. I enjoyed drawing since childhood. As I got older I was interested more drawing and painting, but always in a playful way without any goal
PETER VETSCH
Peter Vetsch earth house are based on an environmentally conscious, ecological and progressive architecture. They stand out due to their closeness to nature and allow an experience beyond the usual four walls and their right angles. The earth house is
PETER VETSCH
Peter Vetsch earth house are based on an environmentally conscious, ecological and progressive architecture. They stand out due to their closeness to nature and allow an experience beyond the usual four walls and their right angles. The earth house is
GUILLERMO TURELL
Guillermo Turell. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term series “Live Forever”; A soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
GUILLERMO TURELL
Guillermo Turell. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. The Straigh-Up series by Juan Barte are part of his long term series “Live Forever”; A soul-searching project exploring the path of art through some of Madrid’s art scene key individuals. Follow
ED VAN DER ELSKEN-LOVE ON THE LEFT BANK
Love on the Left Bank, appeared in 1956 it was an instant success and made a name for photographer Ed van der Elsken. In the book he tells the story of his ramblings in Paris, where he lived for a
ED VAN DER ELSKEN-LOVE ON THE LEFT BANK
Love on the Left Bank, appeared in 1956 it was an instant success and made a name for photographer Ed van der Elsken. In the book he tells the story of his ramblings in Paris, where he lived for a
JIMI HENDRIX-HAWAII
Jimi Hendix landed in the States in 1968 for his firs american tour. Photographer Ron Raffaelli was his official tour photographer. Raffaelli tell us in his own words. “An art director had told me that this British rock star was
JIMI HENDRIX-HAWAII
Jimi Hendix landed in the States in 1968 for his firs american tour. Photographer Ron Raffaelli was his official tour photographer. Raffaelli tell us in his own words. “An art director had told me that this British rock star was
ALEJANDRO BOMBÍN
Alejandro Bombín. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Alejandro Bombín. I guess it had to do with painting. I kind of remember drawing with my sister when we were small children on
ALEJANDRO BOMBÍN
Alejandro Bombín. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative impulse? Alejandro Bombín. I guess it had to do with painting. I kind of remember drawing with my sister when we were small children on
SILVI ORIÓN
Silvi Orión. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? S.O. Freedom and friendship and their origins: imagination and love. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made you realize art was your thing?
SILVI ORIÓN
Silvi Orión. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? S.O. Freedom and friendship and their origins: imagination and love. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made you realize art was your thing?
CARMEN LA GRIEGA
Carmen la Griega. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. We caught up with Carmen La Griega in her studio right before her next exhibition. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Carmen La Griega. When I fell down the
CARMEN LA GRIEGA
Carmen la Griega. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. We caught up with Carmen La Griega in her studio right before her next exhibition. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Carmen La Griega. When I fell down the
CARLO SCARPA
Carlo Scarpa fundamental ideas in his work regarding light, colour and material that are the basis of architecture itself. Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), Brion Family Tomb and Sanctuary, San Vito di Antivole, Italy, a zen garden, where water, concrete walls,
CARLO SCARPA
Carlo Scarpa fundamental ideas in his work regarding light, colour and material that are the basis of architecture itself. Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), Brion Family Tomb and Sanctuary, San Vito di Antivole, Italy, a zen garden, where water, concrete walls,
JASPER JOHNS
Jasper Johns was born in 1930 in Georgia, after stints at the University of South Carolina and the Parsons School of Design, Johns began his career in New York City. The reverberations of his work affected nearly every artistic movement
JASPER JOHNS
Jasper Johns was born in 1930 in Georgia, after stints at the University of South Carolina and the Parsons School of Design, Johns began his career in New York City. The reverberations of his work affected nearly every artistic movement
STASH DE ROLA
Stash De Rola, actually, Prince Stanislaus Klossowski de Rola – friend of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Syd Barrett, played percussion in Vince Taylor’s band, exotic dandy and lover, actor, musician, aristocrat and son of the controversial artist Balthus
STASH DE ROLA
Stash De Rola, actually, Prince Stanislaus Klossowski de Rola – friend of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Syd Barrett, played percussion in Vince Taylor’s band, exotic dandy and lover, actor, musician, aristocrat and son of the controversial artist Balthus
RAÚL DÍAZ REYES
We caught up with Madrid’s new art scene star Raúl Díaz Reyes at Estudio Omnivoros in Madrid. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Raúl Díaz Reyes: When I was a small child,
RAÚL DÍAZ REYES
We caught up with Madrid’s new art scene star Raúl Díaz Reyes at Estudio Omnivoros in Madrid. Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Raúl Díaz Reyes: When I was a small child,
SOLEDAD MIRANDA
Soledad Miranda, more than 35 years after her tragic death on a car accident, she’s still not forgotten, as her work in Jesus Franco’s films of the late ’60s/early ’70s achived cult status. Born on July 9, 1943, in Seville,
SOLEDAD MIRANDA
Soledad Miranda, more than 35 years after her tragic death on a car accident, she’s still not forgotten, as her work in Jesus Franco’s films of the late ’60s/early ’70s achived cult status. Born on July 9, 1943, in Seville,
TAYLOR CAMP
Taylor Camp. In 1969, Howard Taylor, brother of Hollywood star Elizabeth, bailed out a rag-tag band of 13 young Mainlanders jailed on Kauai for vagrancy and invited them to camp on his oceanfront land in Haena, Hawaii. The camp was
TAYLOR CAMP
Taylor Camp. In 1969, Howard Taylor, brother of Hollywood star Elizabeth, bailed out a rag-tag band of 13 young Mainlanders jailed on Kauai for vagrancy and invited them to camp on his oceanfront land in Haena, Hawaii. The camp was
MARÍA SANCHEZ
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? María Sanchez. When I was a child I drew a lot. I tried to replicate everything around me. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made
MARÍA SANCHEZ
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? María Sanchez. When I was a child I drew a lot. I tried to replicate everything around me. F.M. Is there a defining moment that made
New and Improved
THREE FORMIDABLE YEARS! To celebrate our 3rd Anniversary we are introducing a new an improved Formidable Magazine! We felt the need to balance our strong life style focus with that on the arts in general and photography in particular. In
New and Improved
THREE FORMIDABLE YEARS! To celebrate our 3rd Anniversary we are introducing a new an improved Formidable Magazine! We felt the need to balance our strong life style focus with that on the arts in general and photography in particular. In
ALVAR AALTO
Alvar Aalto designs are a superb example of the uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the barriers of style and taste, fashion and social class. Many of his creations are in greater demand now than ever before. Alvar, was
ALVAR AALTO
Alvar Aalto designs are a superb example of the uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the barriers of style and taste, fashion and social class. Many of his creations are in greater demand now than ever before. Alvar, was
PIERRE CARDIN
Pierre Cardin’s pioneering, futuristic clothes had a profound influence on 1960s fashion design. “My name is more important than myself.” -Pierre Cardin. Cardin brought high fashion to the street; he invented the bubble dress and launched the use of cartridge
PIERRE CARDIN
Pierre Cardin’s pioneering, futuristic clothes had a profound influence on 1960s fashion design. “My name is more important than myself.” -Pierre Cardin. Cardin brought high fashion to the street; he invented the bubble dress and launched the use of cartridge
BEATLES’ LAST PHOTO SHOOT
Beatles’ last shooting took place on Friday, August 22, 1969 at John and Yoko’s home in Tittenhurst Park two days after their last recording session together. The photographers were Ethan Russell and Monte Fresco, with additional pictures taken by The Beatles’
BEATLES’ LAST PHOTO SHOOT
Beatles’ last shooting took place on Friday, August 22, 1969 at John and Yoko’s home in Tittenhurst Park two days after their last recording session together. The photographers were Ethan Russell and Monte Fresco, with additional pictures taken by The Beatles’
DONYALE LUNA
Donyale Luna was discovered by photographer David McCabe in downtown Detroit, who marvelled at her tall, willowy body and Nefertiti-like face. She was the first black model who really began to change things; to enable more diverse beauty paradigms to break
DONYALE LUNA
Donyale Luna was discovered by photographer David McCabe in downtown Detroit, who marvelled at her tall, willowy body and Nefertiti-like face. She was the first black model who really began to change things; to enable more diverse beauty paradigms to break
NACHO MARTÍN SILVA
Nacho Martín Silva describes his work as psychological and introspective, and indeed it’s all about his very own private universe; expressionism and baroque, classical painting and film, Bacon with Velázquez and Rembrandt, pop culture, the history of art and comics…
NACHO MARTÍN SILVA
Nacho Martín Silva describes his work as psychological and introspective, and indeed it’s all about his very own private universe; expressionism and baroque, classical painting and film, Bacon with Velázquez and Rembrandt, pop culture, the history of art and comics…
THE FOOL DESIGN COLLECTIVE
The Fool Design Collective consisted of Marijke Koger, Simon Posthuma, Yosha Leeger and Barry Finch – Leeger’s fiancee, Marijke Koger was the ‘leader’ of the group. Koger started her first boutique, The Trend, in Amsterdam at the age of 18
THE FOOL DESIGN COLLECTIVE
The Fool Design Collective consisted of Marijke Koger, Simon Posthuma, Yosha Leeger and Barry Finch – Leeger’s fiancee, Marijke Koger was the ‘leader’ of the group. Koger started her first boutique, The Trend, in Amsterdam at the age of 18
ALEJANDRO BOTUBOL
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Alejandro Botubol. As any other kid I was always drawing, at school I would draw manga characters, landscapes, and I did it all on my school
ALEJANDRO BOTUBOL
Portrait photography and interview by BARTE. Formidable Magazine. What was your first creative drive? Alejandro Botubol. As any other kid I was always drawing, at school I would draw manga characters, landscapes, and I did it all on my school
USCHI OBERMAIER
Uschi Obermaier was a key figure of the sexual revolution, even influencing John Lennon and Yoko Ono with her credo of free love. She is known to have had affairs with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Jimi Hendrix. She epitomized
USCHI OBERMAIER
Uschi Obermaier was a key figure of the sexual revolution, even influencing John Lennon and Yoko Ono with her credo of free love. She is known to have had affairs with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Jimi Hendrix. She epitomized
BLOW-UP
Blow-Up, it was high time we review one of FORMIDABLE MAGAZINE all time favorite films. Blow-up became an instant cult film. The photographic seduction session with Verushka, the three-way romp with Jane Birkin on the purple photographer’s backdrop, the footage
BLOW-UP
Blow-Up, it was high time we review one of FORMIDABLE MAGAZINE all time favorite films. Blow-up became an instant cult film. The photographic seduction session with Verushka, the three-way romp with Jane Birkin on the purple photographer’s backdrop, the footage
OPERACION IMPALA
Operacion Impala (Operation Impala) was the dream of five Spaniards to cross Africa on a motorcycle. In 1961 they covered 20,000 kilometers (12,500 miles) in 100 days across Africa from south to north in three prototypes of Montesa Impala and a
OPERACION IMPALA
Operacion Impala (Operation Impala) was the dream of five Spaniards to cross Africa on a motorcycle. In 1961 they covered 20,000 kilometers (12,500 miles) in 100 days across Africa from south to north in three prototypes of Montesa Impala and a
MARIANNE FAITHFUL
Marianne Faithfull has always been a personification of her time. Pure ingénue at the beginning of the ’60s, the hippie chick by the end, then the heroin girl at the beginning of ’70s. Since the age of 11, when she
MARIANNE FAITHFUL
Marianne Faithfull has always been a personification of her time. Pure ingénue at the beginning of the ’60s, the hippie chick by the end, then the heroin girl at the beginning of ’70s. Since the age of 11, when she
YES
Yes Jesús Moreno, combines studio work and graffiti murals in its most classic concept. Inspired by the masters of twentieth-century painting and 2000s colorful graffiti, he focuses on geometry, shapes, colors and the connections formed by these elements. Portrait photography and
YES
Yes Jesús Moreno, combines studio work and graffiti murals in its most classic concept. Inspired by the masters of twentieth-century painting and 2000s colorful graffiti, he focuses on geometry, shapes, colors and the connections formed by these elements. Portrait photography and
MANUEL CALVO
Manuel Calvo early geometric art revolutionized the art scene of the late 50s. He held his first solo exhibition in 1958, at age twenty-four, at Alfil Gallery in Madrid, Spain. Calvo’s “hard-edge” painting rejected the subjective emphasis of the prevailing Abstract
MANUEL CALVO
Manuel Calvo early geometric art revolutionized the art scene of the late 50s. He held his first solo exhibition in 1958, at age twenty-four, at Alfil Gallery in Madrid, Spain. Calvo’s “hard-edge” painting rejected the subjective emphasis of the prevailing Abstract
CLAUDIA ANDUJAR
Claudia Andujar was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in 1931, and spent her childhood in Romania and Hungary. She later migrated to the United States, where she studied humanities at Hunter College in New York. In 1956, she moved to Brazil. Claudia
CLAUDIA ANDUJAR
Claudia Andujar was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in 1931, and spent her childhood in Romania and Hungary. She later migrated to the United States, where she studied humanities at Hunter College in New York. In 1956, she moved to Brazil. Claudia