Issue 29

This issue is published with a delay, shaped by the uncertainties of the time we are currently experiencing. Yet, in continuing this process, we reaffirm the importance of persistence, continuity, and the quiet work of creating and sharing.

This anniversary issue continues that trajectory. We are especially honored to feature an in-depth interview with Alexander Tinei (b. 1967), the Moldovan artist who lives and works in Hungary. Tinei’s nuanced figurative practice has been presented internationally, with solo exhibitions in New York, Vienna, and Budapest, and participation in major group exhibitions in London, Berlin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Basel, Prague, and Athens. In 2010, Ana Cristea Gallery presented his work at VOLTA NY, and in 2009 he was among twelve Romanian and Hungarian painters featured in a curated exhibition at the Prague Biennale. His reflections on memory, displacement, and the psychology of space resonate strongly with the spirit of this issue.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the artists and writers whose dedication sustains the intellectual and creative vitality of the magazine. Our board member Zoltán Somhegyi (Hungary) continues to contribute insightful essays, enriching our discourse with scholarly rigor and critical depth. This year, we were equally honored to collaborate with distinguished international critics, including Anna Guillot (Italy), Clive Barstow (Australia), Lenka Piper (Czech Republic), and Brajan Vojinović (Serbia). Their diverse perspectives further expand the global conversation that defines ContemporaryIdentities.

A special acknowledgment goes to Fabio Gamberini, Contributing Designer for Issue 29, and editor of our Artificial Intelligence section, for his continuous dedication to advancing the discourse between art and technology. In this issue, he presents an interview with Giorgia Virde, who recently completed a university program focused on fashion communication and artificial intelligence.