Issue 27

This edition brings together a diverse tapestry of voices and visions, each contributing to a dynamic narrative of today’s artistic landscape.

We are especially delighted to highlight the work of Arian Hakimi, an Iranian British architect and multidisciplinary designer whose practice expands across disciplines and scales. From skyscrapers to hand-held clutch bags, Arian approaches design as an experimental exercise, where patterns, materials, and techniques merge into surprising new forms. His explorations of complex geometries and cross-disciplinary overlaps invite us to reconsider the relationships between humans and objects, rediscovering unthinkable possibilities. As founder of AHA|AHD, Arian has cultivated an impressive trajectory, from his academic journey in Pune, Tehran, and Barcelona, to his collaborations with international design events and leading figures such as Zaha Hadid Architects. His contributions to projects like Unicorn Island in Chengdu and the award-winning KAFD Metro Station in Riyadh exemplify his vision of design as a fluid intersection of imagination, innovation, and functionality.

This issue has also been enriched by the perspectives of our dedicated contributors. We extend heartfelt thanks to our board member Zoltán Somhegyi (Hungary), and to the esteemed critics Cheryl Chelliah Thiruchelvam (Malaysia), Nasim G. Pachi (Iran-Germany), Anna Guillot (Italy), Fede Falchi (Italy), and Lenka Piper (Czech Republic), whose insightful reflections help expand our discourse.

We are also grateful to Fabio Gamberini, our editor for the Artificial Intelligence section, whose interviews continue to shed light on the evolving intersections between creativity and technology. In this issue, he speaks with Chiara Moresco a 27-year-old artist from a small town in the province of Vicenza. Chiara shared her views on the role of AI in education and creativity, and on how this transformative tool is shaping both her own practice and the wider art world.