HOISZN 004 The Forbidden Issue — Hard copy

$25.00

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. 😳

🖨️ 56 page magazine (210×270 mm) printed on recycled uncoated 120gsm stock with 300gsm gloss covers.

📍 Proudly produced, designed and printed in Naarm, Melbourne, Australia.

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. 😳

🖨️ 56 page magazine (210×270 mm) printed on recycled uncoated 120gsm stock with 300gsm gloss covers.

📍 Proudly produced, designed and printed in Naarm, Melbourne, Australia.

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

Bonus sticker by Bittersvveetheart 🩸