CONTRIBUTORS ISSUE 01

 

When ALYZ got her diploma of International Trade in Paris, La Sorbonne, Alyz went in for a career in cultural and musical journalism. However, when she got a golden opportunity to grasp a camera, she did. Her visions are characterised by the words ‘Dream’ and ‘Strangeness’. Alyz created the fashion shoot ‘H’ on page 168.
www.visualyz.com
OGGY YORDANOV is a Bulgarian-born photographer who has lived in London’s Soho district since 2001. As a party kid himself he was inspired by the exuberance and avant-garde fashion of the London club underground. Oggy took the pictures and wrote the article ‘New Club Kids’ on page 008.
www.oyordanov.com
An angry ex said AKIM A.J. WILLEMS is “an egocentric borderliner with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder”. Akim A.J.Willems, however, claims “just to be an author, bibliophile, artist & stand-up comedian”. Akim wrote the article ‘Sadomasochism & fetishism in popular and classic literature’ on page 156.
www.akimwillems.be
JESSICA EVANS is a transplanted American photographer who has travelled throughout the world capturing the personalities and timeless memories of her grateful clients. The past 3 years she has resided in the Netherlands and has established herself as a fashion and glamour photographer. Jessica shot ‘Tribute to Betty Page’ on page 026.
www.jessica-evans.nl
After even more than 15 years in graphic arts, VICKY BUYENS still gets wildly enthusiastic on new assignments. She simply loves to hover between all of her passions such as photography, illustration, typography and many more. Cause she gets inspired by those who bomb the world with innovating ideas and pioneering thoughts, she was honoured to assist and guide us through the graphic language of making a magazine.
www.missv.be
YASHA YOUNG shares some of the most beautiful, enticing, stimulating, darkest art and creations with us. Things which she has encountered during her career as the owner of Strychnin Gallery Berlin, London, NYC. She invites you to take a closer look and hopefully be as speechless, excited or amused as she was. You can read Yasha’s column on page 042.
www.strychnin.com

Originally from the UK, JOSIE PYKE thoroughly enjoys the research and analysis that comes with journalism and loves to document and explore different views within her writing. She likes to create empathy and debates. As an aspiring lingerie model, she has a great interest in beauty. She writes an online blog: amodelsbeautyblog.wordpress.com. Josie wrote the article ‘The Dark Angel: Life and times of Betty Page’ on page 024.

NIKKI HEARTACHE has toured the globe with bands such as Lords Of Acid and Praga Khan. A few years ago she decided to collect and share her memoirs with the world. Draped over a chaise longue she dictates her wild adventures to her blushing secretary whilst nipping on a trendy cocktail. You can read Nikki’s column on page 130.
www.darlingnikkie.com

BRAM DE CEURT is an artist focusing on erotic graffiti art and photography. He’s organising national and international graffiti events, exhibitions and competitions worldwide. Recently his focus has shifted towards photography in the erotic but stylish atmosphere. Bram shot ‘The art of being hopelezz’ on page 199.
www.bramdeceurt.com

With her company “Slightly-Sarcastic” VIVIAN KRAMER GEZEGD FREHER provides styling and/or creative directions to create looks that last. She gets inspired by pin-up’s, (old) movies, music, the people around her, city’s like London, Berlin and she secretly loves clichés. Her style is to define as elegant, edgy and fun with a little hint of sarcasm. Vivian styled ‘Tribute to Betty Page‘ on page 026.
www.slightly-sarcastic.nl