ドイツ発のグラフィックデザイン雑誌『Slanted』。第43号はウクライナ特集。

今号の『Slanted』は戦争がテーマではありません。その代わりに、ウクライナのクリエイティブ産業とウクライナ出身のデザイナーたちの生活を掘り下げ、彼らが地道な努力の中で平静を保とうとする姿を制作物を通して描いています。公募によって集まった作品は約1,500作品に及び、Slanted編集部はこれらの選考プロセスは緻密な検討が行われながら同時に主観的であることを認識しています。すべての決定、策定、作品は、不十分あるいは誤解と受け取られる危険性を考慮し、このコンピレーションでは、ウクライナ内外のデザイナーたちへの20のインタビューを掲載し、制作物と同時にそれらに対する多様な洞察、考え、視点を収録しています。

『Slanted』は、特定の事象ではなく常にその時代の普遍的なことを特集しており、この号は、現在の状況がすでに日常的なものになってしまっていることを浮き彫りにしています。同時に、本書が現代の重要なタイムカプセルであり、デザインの深い影響力の証であり、この大義に対するSlanted Publishersの揺るぎないコミットメントの表現でもあります。

This Slanted issue is not about war. Instead, it delves into the lives of remarkable individuals within the creative industry in and hailing from Ukraine, as they endeavor to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst their diligent efforts. This narrative underscores the inseparable bond between culture and design, raising the question of its feasibility.

During the NEED conference in Warsaw in early September 2023, the Ukrainian delegation motivated the Slanted team to initiate a magazine dedicated to the Ukrainian design sphere, advocating that “better now than never!” Without their invaluable assistance, input, and valor, such an endeavor would have been inconceivable. The editorial policy refrains from producing issues centered on a city or country if physical presence isn’t feasible, as the essence of a place cannot truly be captured from a distance. However, with each new connection established, the palpable tension among individuals becomes increasingly apparent, underscoring the universal impact of current circumstances.

The sheer volume of nearly 1,500 submissions was overwhelming, and the selection process inherently subjective. Despite meticulous deliberations, every decision, formulation, and work runs the risk of being perceived as flawed, insufficient, or misunderstood. The compilation features 20 interviews with designers and creatives both within and beyond Ukraine, offering diverse insights, responses, and perspectives.

Many of the showcased works and texts reflect upon the ongoing war, which has persisted for over two years. Despite this, there remains a glimmer of hope for its resolution, with a collective aspiration for design discourse to eventually transition to other topics. This issue serves as a significant contemporary time capsule, a testament to the profound impact of design, and an expression of Slanted Publishers’ unwavering commitment to this cause.

The magazine features three different covers by with artworks by Mykola Kovalenko, Dasha Podoltseva, and Anna Sarvira (no selection can be made).

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Pages: 224
Size: 160 x 240 mm
softcover
color, b&w

Published by Slanted Publishers, 2024