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Read between the lines as HOISZN crosses cultural boundaries and unravels personal truths 🖤
From exploring taboos in Asian Australian communities to celebrating daring art forms, this edition goes where others fear to tread 😳
💻 Digital PDF download
Read between the lines as HOISZN crosses cultural boundaries and unravels personal truths 🖤
From exploring taboos in Asian Australian communities to celebrating daring art forms, this edition goes where others fear to tread 😳
💻 Digital PDF download
Read between the lines as HOISZN crosses cultural boundaries and unravels personal truths 🖤
From exploring taboos in Asian Australian communities to celebrating daring art forms, this edition goes where others fear to tread 😳
💻 Digital PDF download
This issue contains:
9 feature pieces:
Between tradition and trend — Tattoo taboos
Dragged from the shadows — Michail Mathioudakis' horrifyingly beautiful drag
The boundaries of beauty — Japanese rope art by Naiya Sornratanachai
On Dizplay — Artist showcase
Behind blue walls — Byeongbeom (Brandon) Kim's take on taboo Korean politics
Breaking the cycle — Mental health taboos
Art meets anatomy — Catherine Weng's exploration of the human form
Forbidden crossword
Unfiltered confessions — Our readers' juiciest confessions
49 artworks by 23 artists:
Andy Li
Bittersvveetheart
Byeongbeom (Brandon) Kim
Catherine Weng
Chiu
Elise Yumiko
Ginelle Roxas
Jan Siobhann
Jasmine (moo moo milk)
Remy Eel
Siningonyou
Michail Mathioudakis (aka Marcia Manhunter)
Naiya Sornratanachai
Nathan Barradas
Pruitart
Jason Yen
Jae
Numpty
Seraphimblade
Nathan Man
XYCT
Yasuko Toda
Yoki Zhou