Interrupt Magazine

[nostalgiasynthversion-deactivat]

shout out to saintheron / saintrecords this is amazing.

[sadke-jawan]

CALLING WOC! I’m starting a new photographic project (THANK GOD i was getting a bit lost in the boring routine of just existing but i’m getting back on it) and need participants! My work is almost always collaborative, and i really miss that energy of working with exciting, creative women. If you’re interested, and based in the South of England preferably, message me here or email me… [email protected] and i’ll explain a bit more about what is involved.  The work will be exhibited in February and i’m looking to shoot this month! Thanks angels X

[bmclubclub-blog]

#bragbook 013

aqueene simran

three boys + one girl

california street + allston way, berkeley, california, usa

"i’m rockin’ my mom jeans. my cut up crew neck with a black vest for that touch of freshness and accessories for days a.k.a my armor. on my feet, i have on some checkered skate vans."

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[browntourage]

GIRL POWER TALKS WITH THE CREATIVES BEHIND THE ACID ROCK BOLLYWOOD RAPE REVENGE MUSICAL: THE PINK SORRYS

Browntourage got to have some webcam-facetime-girltime-director’s-cut-bonus-edition style livingroom conversation with Director Anam Saeed and Taleen Kali,  lead vocalist of TÜLIPS, the band that soundtracked the film. We talked about about women in film, sexual violence, and creative motivation for young artists grappling with social causes. 

We sent L.A. contributor Jasmine Roashan to hit up their first screening. Check out her Film Review/Photos on Browntourage Mag ->

[blackgirlstalking]

 It’s not often that I hear a black woman’s art described as “curious.” While creating all of my work, I am overwhelmed with curiosity. I do not think my body of work would exist without it. I remember feeling genuine curiosity as I watched my natural growing in just after chopping it off. At the same time, I also felt angst about what signals it emanated. While creating, I tend to capitalize on the curiosity or the angst to create an image that translates our experiences into something that is visually engaging.

[blackgirlstalking]

  — Nakeya Brown (nakeyab) describing her state of mind during the creative process.

Read the rest of our interview with the New York-based photographer where we discuss good hair, hair rituals, social media and art.

[shedwellswithbeauty]

"She dwells with Beauty—Beauty that must die" - John Keats

I finally made a thing and put it up on Issuu: She Dwells With Beauty. Please click through to read. I’m considering doing a limited printing if there’s enough interest (and people wouldn’t mind parting with a few bucks for shipping, printing.)

I dedicate this to @vivian-fu and shutl0w who listened to me ramble last year about wanting to make a zine.  Also dylancaderao who has always wanted me to put something together.

Thank you for taking any time at all to read this even if you just ctrl+w or scroll by. 

I’d appreciate any and all comments.

[interruptmag-blog]

Meet fashion designer Katharine Hamnett, known for her provocatively sloganed T-shirts. She once wore a slogan opposing US missiles while meeting Margaret Thatcher and she greeted Tony Blair with the message No War, Blair Out. Share your provocative clothes and tell us why you wear them #interruptactivism, we'll send our favorites a limited edition Interrupt T-shirt designed by the one and only mojuicy (modeled above by neverbeencool)

[amaalsdrifting]

[oomkzine-blog]

Mixtape Spotlight: Amaal Said

Amaal is a member of the Barbican Young Poets and Burn After Reading collectives. Her work explores the idea of home, identity and what war has meant for her family, among other things. She is an 18 year-old Danish-born Somali who currently resides in London, UK. She is working on her first poetry collection. you can find her on Tumblr and tweeting@amaalsaid.

Amaal will be performing at OOMK’s Mixtape Fundraiser this Saturday 3rd of May. 

Tickets are £8 and can be bought here.

facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/614863768597176/

[sshaemermis]

boobs.

[interruptmag-blog]

This week Fariha is joined by Tonia and Hawa, the fierce ladies of Browntourage. They discuss muslim identity, their cool project #mashallah, the New York Times article about Shonda Rhimes, and POC & Privilege. Enjoy!

[interruptmag-blog]

"The bindi for me symbolizes religion and heritage. It's a symbol of strength and love. It defines me." - Krishna  

"I don't really understand what the problem is, I'm only appreciating the culture." - Mia

@sadkejawan continues the conversation around cultural appropriation vs. appreciation. See the full story here: http://sanaahamid.com/ and if you'd like to be photographed or  share your point of view, send her an email at [email protected].

[browntourage]

Each year we think we are over it, but each year we see something cringeworthy. In a post-Coachella, mid fashion week, pre-Halloween world of embarrassing mishaps, we have answered the call by putting on our 17 tween dream voice, and writing a fun style quiz for everyone with carefree appropriating friends out there, or anyone who just wants to rep it right!

"Appropriation v. Appreciation: An Illustrated Style Guide" is part of our September issue with interruptmag and features amazing drawings by none other than mobaby. As always, we appreciate feedback so tell us what you think!

-> Full Style Guide!

-> Letter from the Editors

[lorde-agency]

Uski Roti (Mani Kaul 1970)

[lorde-agency]

Nadine Ijewere

[lorde-agency]

Nadine Ijewere

[interruptmag-blog]

Are you Interrupt's Next Editor-in-Chief?

Interrupt Magazine is a non-hierarchical fashion magazine. We use fashion as a universal entry point to conversations and actions that dismantle oppressive mainstream constructions of gender, sex, race, power, and beauty. Each issue, we have a new editor-in-chief.

 Our goal is to co-create content that provokes change, inspires action, and builds a portfolio for the important change-makers in our generation. You can read our manifesto here.

 Are you the next editor of Interrupt?

The Process: We spend a month working closely with a creative who is sustainably engaged in the issue they wish to 'interrupt' - acting as their personal creative agency.

What does this look like? Each editor produces four pieces of intriguing, engaging, and original content with the Interrupt team - see the latest issue here. We help you conceptualize, communicate and execute your ideas to bring your cause/perspective/mission/aesthetic to it’s fullest potential; reaching as many viewers as possible. 

We interrupt mainstream media through physical interruptions, like this hashtag and wheatpasting campaign we did last week, viral videos like this one, popular photo series like this one, events, gallery shows, and more.

Oh, and we provide you with all the resources of a magazine! Think: the office space, the illustrators, the graphic designers, the photographers, and the filmmakers, plus a $500 stipend.

Here are a few ideas we are interested in Interrupting this season (we’re always up for new interpretations, crazy ideas, fresh perspectives - so, don’t stop here):

Interrupt AGE

Interrupt CONSUMERISM

Interrupt PROFILING

Interrupt SEX

We like to work with editors who have cultivated communities around their work, bring a nuanced perspective to their issue, are passionate about storytelling, and excited to collaborate with our team. We love investing in first time content creators so don’t feel intimidated if you’ve never been published!

So, are you in? Fill out the application here by September 29th so we can get to work!

Interrupt is published by Space-Made, a Brooklyn based creative agency that works to resource and brand artists and activists working within the margins.