magCulture Live NYC25 | 53 Scott Ave
Cultural Experiences
Join us in New York on 4 May for an afternoon of talks designed to mark the changes we are seeing in publishing, marking a new chapter for magazines: the return to print. Hear from people behind some of the most innovative and inspiring publications, and learn how they are using print to share stories and build communities, as focal points for research, and as joyful disruptions of algorythmic control.
Taking place at the same Bushwick location as last year, come for the talks, to browse the magCulture pop-up shop, and meet fellow magazine lovers.
Can’t get to New York? Follow the entire session with a Livestream ticket.
First speakers confirmed:
Richard Turley
(
Interview
,
Civilization
,
Heavy Traffic
,
Offal
and more)
Richard is one of the key figures forging the future of magazines. Having made his name with the brilliant reinvention of
Bloomberg Businessweek
in the noughties, he turned his back on publishing to concentrate on TV and advertising. He has since returned to print, working on a series of projects that make a defining argument for the continued relevance and thrill of print.
He’ll be sharing an overview of his career to date, starting with university projects, moving through
Bloomberg Businessweek
to his current stable of magazines. He is currently editorial and creative director of
Interview
, last year oversaw the redesign of
Rolling Stone
, challenges the world of fashion with the self-published
Nuts
, and designs literary mags
Heavy Traffic
and
Offal
. All are fascinating experiments in editorial creativity—
Offal
, for instance, was designed using Word. He is also a keen observer of the industry and we’re excited to offer him a platform at magCulture Live NYC25 following his particaption in the London edition last year.
Maria Dimitrova
(
AFM Magazine
)
Maria is founding editor of the sexuality and culture magazine
AFM
, the print magazine recently launched by dating app Feeld. The first issue, launched late last year, was themed ‘Pursuits of Happiness,’ celebrating the many dimensions of desire, sexuality, and relationships with a rich collection of features, non-fiction, poetry and columns.
Maria’s writing has appeared in e
-flux
,
Bookforum
,
London Review of Books
, The Paris Review Daily,
The Times Literary Supplement
, and
Tank
, among others.
Jeppe Ugelvig
(
Viscose Journal
)
Jeppe is a curator, historian, and cultural critic based in New York City. He is the founding editor-in-chief of
Viscose
, a journal for fashion criticism and analysis. Each issue adopts a thematic approach that allows it to both reflect and advance the subjects it covers; themes to date have included ‘Text’, ‘Retail’, ‘Trans’ and most recently, for its seventh issue, ‘Scent’. The magazine also appears in a different physical format each issue, according to the theme.
Jeppe is also the author of two books: ‘Fashion Work’ (2020) and ‘Commodity Ecumene’ (2024).
Daniela Rodriguez
(
Superstars Only
)
Daniela is a multimedia artist currently living in NYC. She studied Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design and launched her magazine,
Superstars Only
, in 2021, to poke fun at the New York art scene. It blurs the line between insider and outsider perspectives, hailing the artists it celebrates as superstars. She recently told us, ‘
Magazine
is the kind of word that you can close your eyes and imagine; there’s a pre-existing template. Don’t let that template suffocate you when coming up with your own.’ Typical of that spirit, the fifth issue of
Superstars Only
came with handles, and was titled ‘Bagazine’.
Read our interview Daniela
here
.
Nicolas Kemper and Samuel Medina
(
New York Review of Architecture
)
Nicolas is publisher of, and Samuel editor of,
New York Review of Architecture
, a tabloid-sized magazine that is, in Samuel’s words, ‘an independent, subscriber-supported publication that believes both in criticism and in architecture’s relevance to the wider culture.’ A vital read, it is also notable for its black and yellow page designs and the rat mascots that scurry through its pages.
Nicolas trained as an architect, having worked for architecture and engineering firms in New York and Berlin. He has written pieces for publications including
Curbed
,
AA Files
, and
Urban Omnibus
and teaches at the School of Visual Arts and at the Kean School of Public Architecture.
Samuel was previously executive editor of the
Architect’s Newspaper
and deputy editor of
Metropolis
. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including
Artforum
,
The Art Newspaper
, and
Harvard Design Magazine
.
Read our interview with Samuel
here
.
More speakers to be confirmed in the coming weeks
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commercialtype.com
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diekeure.be/en
iconicmagazines.com
candleprod.com
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Plus:
MagMagMag
, the magCulture Shop pop-up at Vitsoe
The magCulture team will be back at our regular Manhattan base at Vitsoe, where we’ll be running our
MagMagMag
pop-up shop. As well as presenting a selection of magazine favourites from our London shop to browse and buy, there will also be a series of free lunchtime talks at their space (
details to follow
). Swing by and meet the magCulture team!
29 April—3 May,
10am—6pm (12—6pm Saturday)
Vitsoe, 17 W8th Street, NY 10011
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All speakers listed are confirmed but we reserve the right to change the line-up for reasons beyond our control. We’re unable to refund tickets once booked.
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FAQs
What is magCulture Live?
The conference has been held annually in London since 2013. We have now organised ten London editions and five New York editions— plus three Zoom editions during the Covid lockdown.
What is it about?
The day presents the most innovative and creative work in magazine publishing, with editors and art directors uniting to share their thoughts and ideas. We don’t duck the big issues facing print publishing, but neither do we fall for the easy, negative narratives surrounding the industry. magCulture Live is a celebration and reminder of the power of magazine creativity—if you know the
MagCulture Journal
you’ll have a sense of the scope and focus of the event.
Is there a theme to the day?
We’ll be celebrating the creativity of the magazine industry, bringing together the publishing community for a session of creative inspiration. Alongside this, the theme ‘A new chapter’ will draw attention to how publishers are establishing new roles for the print magazine.
Who is magCulture Live for?
The day is aimed at publishing professionals, design and journalism students and graduates, and anyone with a creative curiousity. The ability to develop an editorial voice is in everyone’s hands today via digital channels. Hear from leading editorial practitioners how they are handling this responsibility, and return to work full of fresh inspiration.
Who organises magCulture Live?
magCulture Live is produced by magCulture, led by founder Jeremy Leslie. Our rallying cry is ‘We love magazines,’ which we express through regular reviews and interviews on our online Journal, by selling the new generation of independently published magazines from our London shop and online, regular podcast interviews and our live events.
magCulture Live showcases the best creative editorial projects, with speakers from across the magazine spectrum sharing their work.
Join us and be inspired by a series of talks from the people behind today’s most innovative magazines—large established brands, small indie start-ups, print and digital. Each will provide their own unique insight into the role of the magazine in contemporary culture, this year focusing on the theme
‘
The return to print
.
’
Our first speakers are now confirmed, with more names to be added in the coming weeks.
We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s magCulture Live New York.
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