Issue 30

This edition brings together artists and writers whose work reflects the complexity of the present while opening new ways of thinking about how we see, interpret, and experience the world around us.

We are particularly pleased to feature Luca Arfini, an Italian multimedia storyteller based in Amsterdam. Through photography, Arfini brings science, social issues, and human moments into focus. Constantly experimenting with new visual forms, his practice seeks to spark change while creating authentic stories that resonate beyond the image itself.

The issue is further shaped by the thoughtful contributions of our writers and critics. We extend our sincere thanks to our board member Zoltán Somhegyi (Hungary), as well as Ivan Bissoli (Italy), Anna Guillot (Italy), Sophie Kazan (UK), Lenka Piper (Czech Republic), and Brajan Vojinović (Serbia). Their reflections and critical perspectives add depth to this edition and continue to broaden the conversations at the heart of ContemporaryIdentities.

We are equally grateful to Fabio Gamberini, editor of our Artificial Intelligence section, whose interviews continue to explore the evolving relationship between creativity and technology. For this issue, he speaks with Lauren Lee McCarthy, one of the most significant and influential artists working at the intersection of contemporary art, technology, and performance.

An artist, programmer, and professor at UCLA Design Media Arts, McCarthy is also the creator of p5.js. Her work has been presented internationally at the Barbican Centre, Ars Electronica, SIGGRAPH, and IDFA. Her achievements include the Golden Nica at Prix Ars Electronica, the IDFA DocLab Award, and a United States Artists Fellowship.