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UBUNTU
Ubuntu (Zulu pronunciation: [ùbúnt'ù]) is a Nguni Bantu term meaning “humanity”. It is sometimes translated as “I am because we are” (also “I am because you are”), or “humanity towards others” (Zulu umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu). In Xhosa, the latter term is used, but is often meant in a more philosophical sense to mean “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity”.
Issue 002
Issue 002
Issue 002 is here
ANA LILY AMIRPOUR
LA.HORDE
BRIAN THOREEN
JOY HERRO
GRIFFIN FRAZEN
PHOENIX YEMI
SPACE POPULARGIU
GIU-LIA GANG
This photo series was produced and shot in Middelheim park, Antwerp in July 2023 to accompany the other series that were crafted for NAFF issue 002.
The color photographs were taken by Adrian Mesko and art directed by Angela Vanderstraeten on and who also oversaw the styling.
The talent on set were Maude Van Dievoet and Karina Zharmukhambetova.
The styling assistance of Berivan Karaagac and make-up
Dressing
Middelheim.
PINK MAISON MARGIELA HEELS.
MAUDE WEARS ANN DEMEULEMEESTER DRESS AND KNITTED SWEATER,
KARINA WEARS DRESS BY LIEVE VAN GORP,
VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO PANTS WITH ANN DEMEULEMEESTER JAMBIÈRESKARINA WEARS VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO DRESS,
AF VANDEVORST CORSET AND MAISON MARGIELA SHOES.
MAUDE WEARS A FULL LOOK BY AF VANDEVORST.
KARINA WEARS DRIES VAN NOTEN TOP, YOHJI YAMAMOTO SKIRT
AND VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO HEELS.
MAUDE WEARS A TOP BY DRIES VAN NOTEN, HAIDER ACKERMANN SKIRT AND HEELS.
BAGS BY DIRK BIKKEMBERGS.
MAUDE WEARS A FULL AF VANDEVORST LOOK.
KARINA WEARS A AF VANDEVORST SKIRT AND PLATFORM HEELS,
MAISON MARGIELA KNITTED SWEATER AND
ANN DEMEULEMEESTER LEATHER GLOVES.
VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO FUR PULLOVER,
ANN DEMEULEMEESTER SCARF USED AS HEAD ACCESSORY, RÜTZOU SKIRT AND MAISON MARGIELA BOOTS.
MAUDE WEARS ANN DEMEULEMEESTER DRESS AND KNITTED SWEATER,
VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO HEELS.
KARINA WEARS DRESS BY LIEVE VAN GORP,
VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO PANTS WITH ANN DEMEULEMEESTER JAMBIÈRES
ANN DEMEULEMEESTER ORANGE KNIT AND CUFFS, COMME DES GARÇONS VEST,
FRIEDA DEGEYTER SKIRT AND
AF VANDEVORST CHROME BOOTS.ANN DEMEULEMEESTER PINK DRESS,
DRIES VAN NOTEN EMBELLISHED SCARF,
MAISON MARGIELA SHOES.
ALL CLOTHING BY STOF STORE, ANTWERP.LILY
ANA
AMIRPOUR
Ana LILY IN CANNES PHOTOGRAPHY BY JJ RISKOAna Lily Amirpour is an American filmmaker, screenwriter of Iranian descent. Her debut feature A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night an Iranian Spaghetti Western made its debut in 2014. After meeting in Cannes Film Festival we caught up with Lily to talk Artificial Intelligence and its role in the creative film making process,Never Ending Story, dropping out to find yourself and LSD.
* the above thunderbird is Ana’s dads car just wait until you see what gorgeous cinematography those lines provided.
We spent a few days together at Cannes Film Festival along with the other members of the short film jury, spent many hours talking about the craft, the industry and I was blessed to be invited into their inner sanctum by being gifted an official jury pass so I could watch the award ceremony.
I wish we’d been recording our conversations but alas we sat down a few moons later and recorded an en epic long (nearly 2 hours) podcast.
Lily’s other films include The Bad Batch, Mona Lisa and The Blood Moon featuring,
Suki Waterhouse, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Jason Momoa, Giovanni Ribisi, Jayda Fink , Kate Hudson, Jeon Jong-seo Craig Robinson
“Barbie outperformed Oppenheimer. Barbie's getting close to doing a billion dollars in business globally, making it the highest grossing movie ever directed by a female. “
‘ I think in writing, I think AI is a tool writers will be able to use to research things and get chunks, bits of things perhaps. And it probably can write a Marvel movie because that's not good writing, it's like the cheesecake factory. I would say that Barbie and Oppenheimer prove otherwise. ‘
The judges on a night out: ANA LILY AMIRPOUR, CHARLOTTE LEBON , KARIDJA TOURÉ,
by JJ RISKO , SILENCIO / CANNES “ I have had on all my films, set cancer to some degree. It is not an escapable thing. I did have in my core warriors, I did have the love and the passion. I think if you have the majority of the population with you, you will go through the cancer. You will deal with it and some things need to be amputated sometimes in extreme circumstances. “
Israeli director/actor/producer SCHLOMI ELKABETZ by JJ RISKO , CANNES 
…read the entire issue on our SubStack to access all the content we created for the print issue
Phoenix Yemi a Nigerian first generation poet living in London. Where she organizes regular afro centric poetry nights at Reference Point which evoke an atmosphere of cool cosy jazz clubs from the era of Nina Simone's trubulent youth
YE
MI
PHOENIX
AN
ESSAY
ON THE
COATHANGER
YOUKHANA X ATELIER EIGHT HATS
VINTAGE CHRISTIAN DIOR BUSTIER VIA KIKO VINTAGE
JOY
Herro
In the realm of Milan, Joy Herro embarked on a design odyssey, birthing TGDD - an atelier uniting patrons and artisans to sculpt original works.
Lebanon's crucible forged a fearless wanderer dreaming of beauty, who wove paths through Rome and Rome's Università La Sapienza.
A pact with Gregory birthed a rebellion against trivialities tainting collectible design's soul. Milan's embrace offered life in harmonious balance, its North-Mediterranean fusion a haven. Herro, seeker of masters, navigates highways to craft exceptional Italian dreams.
Here a glimpse of Joy's world in the form of a photo essay and brief interview
FLOOR LAMP IN OAK WOOD AND CONCRETE BY MARTIN LAFORET (2022)
TABLE AND STOOLS BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (1955)
THE WATER MOTHER CERAMIC BY KAY NIELSEN (1925)
PHOTOGRAPHY SUZHOU GARDEN « LINGERING D » BY HÉLÈNE BINET (2018)
MARC CAVELL ABSTRACT LITHOGRAPH, INK ON PAPER (1974)
PAINTING BY GABRIELLA GIROLETTI (2023)
SCULPTURE ANTOINE PONCET (1960’S)AM: How did you make your way to Milan? Why?
JH: Here I started my great design disaster project, close to my
artisans workshops. TGDD is a company specializing in aligning clients with artists to create original pieces.
AM: How was life growing up in Lebanon?
JH: Twenty-one years living in Lebanon have transformed me into a fighter, unafraid of the unknown. I dreamt of new adventures, travels, experiences. I took different paths to finally find myself somehow in Rome, surrounded by beauty, where I lived 5 years before moving to Milan.
AM: Did you study?
JH: I studied product design at Rome’s Università La Sapienza along with further studies in Interior Design in Beirut.
MURANO SCULPTURE (1980)NECKLACE YVES SAINT LAURENT BY ROBERT GOOSSENS (1988)
BRIAN THOREEN
BRIAN THOREEN
Brian Thoreen is an LA born CDMX based artist and designer.
In this interview we discuss Brian’s artistic journey, his vision for the future, and the enduring allure of Mexico City that continues to inspire his craft, the community based nature of the city he now calls home & founding MASA gallery
RATIONAL / IRRATIONAL COFFEE TABLE AND CONSOLE
CAST BRONZE, HANDHAMMERED COPPER AND BLACK NEOPRENE RUBBER'Everything I've been developing for the last couple years right up until January was experimenting and then the last show is really me bringing it all together. That was exactly what the way you said, making those connections, the time to be more experimental allowed me to then bring it all together’
- Brian Thoreen
RATIONAL / IRRATIONAL COFFEE TABLE AND CONSOLE
CAST BRONZE, HANDHAMMERED COPPER AND BLACK NEOPRENE RUBBER
MASA gallery launched in 2019 with partners Hector Esrawe and Age Salajoe, reimagines design, showcasing collectible works that bridge art and function.
"COLLECTIVE / COLLECTIBLE" SHOW
inaugural exhibition EXHIBITION 0P6.02.2019 - 24.05.2019
hotography by Genevieve Lutkin
‘The giant candles were in a way, the star of the show, they got the most attention. But the thing that has sold the most are the charcoal wall pieces, actually, which was surprising and wonderful. The non-functional pieces!’
…read the full interview
and entire issue on our
SubStack
Thoreens creations embody a blend of artistry and function, defying conventions and pushing the limits of materials. Inspired by French Art Deco and Mexican modernism, his work breathes life into industrial materials like rubber and copper, creating pieces that captivate the senses.
THOREENS STUDIO MANAGER ( 2023 ) MEXICo CITY PHOTOGRAPHY / ADRIAN MESKO
FRAZEN
GRIFFIN
GRIFFIN
The man behind these extraordinary spaces is none other than Griffin Frazen,
a multi-talented artist and architect whose journey took him completing his masters in Architecture from Princeton University through working in animation and motion graphics to stage design for renowned musicians like Tom York, Solange, and Oneohtrix Point Never. We sit down with Griffin to delve into his creative process and the inspiration behind KHAITE's first flagship store in New York City.
words & PHOTOGRAPHY / ADRIAN MESKO
KHAITE FLAGSHIP STORE
165 Mercer St, New York
‘At some point there's this idea of luxury which emerged that’s very clean and it's slick and it's polished marble and bright lighting and I think that like you said at a certain point it feels like a shopping mall or too sterile’
‘The lighting is obviously very important to the project. The existing space was a great space. We got really lucky. We found a space that was perfect for us. But we knew about these two large skylights in the back, but they were sealed. The space was used to be a parking garage ’
‘It was a great opportunity to try to immerse people in the world of Khaite, which nobody had seen before. I don't know what people expected, but I don't know that they expected this’
There's six chairs designed by Shiro Kuramata, a Japanese architect who was associated with Memphis, but I think like totally in a world of his own.
‘These beautiful marbles from Italy, that didn't feel right for Khaite because it’s an American brand. So the idea and the materiality emerged from wanting something that was a little more industrial, a little rougher, a little raw, like this different idea of luxury’
‘Doing a rending is easy enough but actually executing it is really challenging. The renderings actually turned out remarkably close, but the idea of the poured concrete which a little trickier to execute which was perhaps a just naive of me as a designer.’
‘it was also a balance of it not being scenic, because real concrete has a materiality. But in the end we landed on precast panels which had its own challenges, because you can only make these panels. certain sizes and there would have been a lot joints to deal with and this was a pretty fast project.’
…read the entire interview on our SubStack
‘We knew we wanted to open up the existing two skylights, they became a core of the concept. I wanted to try replicate that type of lighting. You can't really see any fixtures, it's all top-down lighting’
‘All the curved walls are steel are hot rolled steel but the you know the interior walls with the niches. All the actual partition walls are plaster. The plaster adds a little warmth, I think the concrete would have been beautiful but colder and the acoustics would have felt different, which are all things that I love about concrete’
Issue 001
Issue 001
Giudicelli
MARI
Mari Giudicelli is a woman of many talents. Born and raised in Brazil, she moved to New York City to pursue her passion for fashion design.
After studying at Parsons, Mari discovered her love for working with leather and enrolled in a footwear program.
Fast forward a few years, Mari is now the proud owner of her eponymous shoe brand, with her signature Leblon mules taking the fashion world by storm.
LESCHELIER
MARC
‘For me, architecture is pure violence, it is a massive accumulation of materials, of processes that are interwoven into each other, and that have crystallized. ’
Marc Leschelier is a
Paris-based architect who works in the fields of sculpture and architecture.
interview by Hugo Chevassus
portraits by Adrian Mesko
He builds pavilions and architectural artifacts in experimental conditions and explores directness in the construction process and the idea of non-functional architecture.
His work has been exhibited at the Villa Noailles, Tallinn Art Biennale, installed a permanent construction at the Piacé le Radieux and an ephemeral one at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.
He is currently working on Rick Owens' Paris home, a book about Raimund Abraham and is the founder of the Unbuilt Archive.
Read the full interview in the magazine
or digital version
Leschelier was a fellow at the Villa Medici in Rome from 2017-2018 and received a research grant from the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2011.
‘Lamyxer - 2022 , by issue 001 cover artist @marcleschelier , a piece commissioned by Michèle Lamy for ‘The SkateRoom’ film by @adrianmesko . 
A
VERY
FERRY
DAY
SONG FOR THE MUTE JEANS,
BOTTEGA BAG AND
CELINE GLASSES VIA COSETTE,
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SANDALS VIA BLUE SPINACH. 
Jamoo top and shortsZiah bikini topphotography by JJ Risko
styled by Anastacia Bijou
production by Noosa Productions
Music by Least Carpet
YVES SAINT LAURENT SWIMSUIT
SONG FOR THE MUTE TRACKSUIT PANTS
Villa Necchi Campiglio, completed by the architect Piero Portaluppi in 1935.
Villa Necchi Campiglio
was not only a private residence
but also a symbol of the Necchi Campiglio family's social prominence.
It served as a gathering place for Milan's cultural elite, hosting lavish parties and events.
The villa's grand ballroom and meticulously designed gardens provided an ideal backdrop for socializing and entertaining guests.
photography Adrian Mesko
styled by Jan Kralicek
shot on location in MILAN
thanks to Bvlgari
DAVID Trulik wears PANTS DOLCE & GABANA
NECLACE BULGARI MAGNIFICA COLLECTION
necklace by Bvlgari
Jason Woodside
Bella
Artist, native Floridien and my former studio mate in New York, Jason Woodside made a bold move to New Zealand to be close to his son Ra.
We caught up with him and his fiance Bella Barbour in Byron Bay where he was fullfilling one of his commitements with surf brand Vissla.
Annabella wears
bikini by Matteau
hat by Gato Heroi
surfboard by Vissla
shape and designed by Jason Woodside
Ra wears tshirt by Wild Things 
Wetsuit and surfboard by Gato Heroi
thanks to Wild Things in Byron Bay
Jason Woodside surfboard for Vissla
Bella wears dress by Melanie Berger
RA AND JASON WEAR THEIR OWN WARDROBE. ANNABELLA WEARS MATTEAU BIKINI,
GATO HEROI HAT VIA WILD THINGS
surfboard by GATO HEROI AND bag 
Ra
and
photography by JJ Risko
styled by Anastacia Bijou
production by Noosa Productions
acomodation thanks to BBH
flights thanks to Qantas
It was a natural progression for Jason to start not only painting surfboards but to also shape
Jason wears Le Specs sunglasses
T-shirt by Gato Heroi
Ra wears T-shirt by Wild Things, jeans by Levis and shoes by VANS
Jason wears top by Gato Heroi and jeans by Balenciaga
wetsuit and surfboard by Gato HeroiUBUNTU
Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning “humanity”.
It is sometimes translated as
“I am because you are”
In Xhosa, the latter term is used, but is often meant in a more philosophical sense to mean “the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity”.
TATYANA KULT MODELS WEARS LUUDA DRESS AND JORDAN DALAH SLEEVE CUFFS
TATYANA @ KULT MODELS WEARS JORDAN DALAH TOP AND PANTS,
MELISSA SHOES AND VALET EARRING 
styled by Anastacia Bijou
photography Adrian Mesko
video JJ Risko
shot on location in Darwin thanks to Qantas
JARON
ALBERTIN
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole Desk, France/India 1957The Canadian director recently relocated from New York to Mexico City.
photography & interview
by Adrian MeskoI caught up with him in his new home in Roma Norte, Mexico. Surrounded by treasures by Pierre Jeanneret to Carlo Scarpa as well as locally found curiosities while working on his next feature with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
NATS
The Summer Nats, an annual pilgrimage for motor enthusiasts, etches itself into the annals of history as a testament to the indomitable spirit of man and machine.
“ It reminds us that, in the pursuit of passion, we can transcend the boundaries of ordinary existence and find ourselves in the exhilarating embrace of our dreams.”
photography by Adrian Mesko
styled by Anastacia Bijou
production by Noosa Productions
flights thanks to Qantas
ALICIA WEARS JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JORDAN DALAH DRESS AND SHOES, WOLDFORD TIGHTS
Alicia wears GUCCI BLAZER 
Full editorial also available online by subscribing to a monthly payment of $5 ( which is the minimum fee available on Substack )
ALICIA WEARS VINTAGE DIOR BODYSUIT, VINTAGE JEAN PAUL GAULTIER SKIRT AND PRADA BAG
VIA KIKO VINTAGE, JORDAN DALAH SHOES AND BELT VIA ZOO EMPORIUM. 
NEW
MEXICO
With each morsel, they tasted the fruits of their labor, savoring the flavors of resilience and gratitude. The desert wind, like a gentle caress, carried their laughter into the night, a symphony of joy in a world often consumed by noise
In the arid embrace of the land, they discovered the power of simplicity, the strength of connection, and the enduring beauty of a life well lived
PARIS
BY GIU-LIA-GANG
BY GIU-LIA-GANG
The art of street photography with a rich history shaped by Frank Capa, William Klein, Henry Cartier-Bresson and the still living legend William Eggleston to name a few. In her first body of published work Giu-Lia Gang showcases her developing language in this world.
As Constantine Manos of Magnum Agency once told me during a conversation about the meaning of photography in an age where everyone has a camera , ‘many speak English but only a few are poets’. ~ Adrian Mesko
LA.HORDE
MARSEILLE BALLET COMPANY
‘Amidst the sun-drenched streets of Marseille, a city that pulses with newfound creative fervor. My ( friend Elena's) trusty scooter traced the path along Cor Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, leading me to the formidable brutalist edifice that housed this company of dedicated dancers, to capture their tireless toil, their relentless rehearsals, and those stolen moments of camaraderie, all woven together like a ballet itself’
‘Marseille, now a nexus for creatives from Paris to New York, had embraced these artists. As the pandemic ebbed, the city's infrastructure surged forth, paralleling the dancers' resilience. A sense of unity, a shared spirit of labor, flowed through the halls, inspiring not just their graceful movements but also my own prose.
if you’re seeing this on an iphone, I highly recommend you switch over to a bigger screen. There’s just no way to optimize a digital magazine experience on a palm sized device.
CHAPTER 1
‘The summer long project began towards the end of the pandemic, while lockdowns were over the company wasnt able to perform to the public indoors. They therefor adapted their famed ‘Room With A View’ show to be set on the rooftop of the Ballet Company performing to a crowd gathered across the lawn in the park.’
This included learning how to parkour, climb, scale and embrace the urban landscape as part of the performance
The work continues in the studio. Learning new choreography for a future performance in Paris. The company was adapting pieces by legendary dancers Tania Carvalho, Lucinda Childs
CHAPTER 2
Chapter 3
The complete rehearsal of ‘Room With A View’ took me by surprise, up until this moment I had only seen the dancers practice sections at a time. Here they entered into God Mode exerting 110% energy, commitment to each movement and each other. Simply put I was blown away!
