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Anne Claus | Interview
In a quiet atelier on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht, a conversation between 1605’s Janneke Schrey and celebrated interior designer Anne Claus unfolds. They touch on creative freedom and intuition, on boundary-setting and the moment a project comes to life. Navigating between hospitality and high-end residential projects, Claus continually explores the balance between her own signature style and the client’s. -
HENRO | Bastiaan Woudt
A journey across Shikoku In March 2024, I cycled the Shikoku Henro with my brother. The Henro is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the world. -
Patrick van Riemsdijk | Portfolio
An excerpt from the portfolio of Patrick van Riemsdijk in 1605 Magazine No.3 Duality. For artist Patrick van Riemsdijk (b. 1986, Utrecht, the Netherlands), solitude is not a bad thing. Nor, in fact, is it lonely. It is a moment and an opportunity to grab hold of inspiration, to nurture it, to bring it into the world. -
Gert Motmans | Portfolio
An excerpt from the portfolio of Gert Motmans in 1605 Magazine No.3 Duality. Gert Motmans (b. 1972, Hasselt, Germany) is as much a poet as he is a visual artist. Words, thoughts and stories figure heavily in his work, whether explicitly or implicitly. -
Casa Muñoz | Portfolio
An excerpt from the portfolio of Casa Muñoz in 1605 Magazine No.3 Duality. Duality lives at the heart of everything Casa Muñoz creates. Restraint is always tempered by indulgence, and a wealth of textures play against one another. -
The Power of Style: How Artists Define Their Identity
Every artist, be it a painter, photographer, filmmaker, musician, bookmaker, or designer, achieves recognition by cultivating a distinctive style. This signature can manifest through their choice of colors, the repetition of specific shapes, or the way they frame their work. And most importantly, it lies in what the artist aims to communicate emotionally and spiritually through their chosen medium. -
The Art of Fashion Photography
The art of fashion photography has been thriving for decades, and it continues to inspire and influence people all around the world. From the timeless and classic works of Richard Avedon to the modern and innovative shots of Peter Lindbergh, the fashion industry has been enriched by many talented photographers. -
Anna Muller | Portfolio
An excerpt from the portfolio of Anna Muller in 1605 Magazine no.2 Illusion. Anna Muller (b. 1981, the Soviet Union) has always known that the world around us, the images before us, are nothing but an illusion. Everything is open to interpretation, and whatever we see can be turned on its head, recoded and reimagined in a surprising, refreshing way. -
The Challenges of Juggling Parenthood and a Creative Career
The Challenges of Juggling Parenthood and a Creative Career. No one could write this article better than me. Not out of arrogance, but because I live it: every exhausting, beautiful, and chaotic second of it. This is the raw reality of an artist and a mother, a life stripped bare. A life where sleep is a luxury, four, maybe five... -
Peggy Kuiper | Interview
An excerpt from Rolien Zonnevel in conversation with Peggy Kuiper in 1605 Magazine No.2 Illusion. One of the most seminal works on colour ever produced must undoubtedly be the six-volume Haishoku Soukan, The Complete Collection of Colour Combinations, published in Japan in the early 1930s. Among these volumes is a fine booklet featuring 348 side-by-side colour combinations, collated by Sanzo... -
Life of Dorothea Rockburne
Life of Dorothea Rockburne (Mathematician, Astronomer and Abstract Artist. Dorothea (b. 1932), now 95 years old, continues to redefine the boundaries of abstraction with a career that merges mathematics, astronomy, and art. Still actively working, Rockburne lives and works in New York, where her artistic practice thrives to this day. -
Sayuri Ichida | Portfolio
An excerpt from the portfolio of Sayuri Ichida in 1605 Magazine no.2 Illusion. Based in Margate, United Kingdom, Sayuri Ichida (b. 1985, Fukoka, Japan) is a multi-disciplinary artist with a focus on photography. -
How Experimentation Can Help You Discover Your Unique Style
If there are no experiments, there is no art. Every great artist has started somewhere, evolving over time through exploration and change. Take Pablo Picasso, for example , his early portraits are vastly different from the abstract expressionist paintings that made him an innovative and revolutionary figure in his time. Similarly, Henri Matisse experimented with various mediums throughout his career,... -
Levi van Veluw | Interview
An excerpt from Katerina Furrer in conversation with Levi van Veluw in 1605 Magazine No.2 Illusion. With an oeuvre that spans photography, sculpture, installation and video art, Levi van Veluw sees the bigger picture. His immersive works are often reminiscent of spiritual experiences, three-dimensional worlds that inspire awe. -
Artist Residencies: Are They Worth It for Photographers?
Art residencies have long been a sanctuary for creative minds , fueling innovation, uniting artists under one roof, and offering a much-needed escape from everyday life. In fact, communities resembling today's artist residencies date back to 16th-century Europe, when art academies first emerged. -
Michael Oliver Love | Portfolio
An excerpt from the portfolio of Michael Oliver Love in 1605 Magazine no.2 Illusion. An autodidact through and through, Michael Oliver Love (b. 1995, East London, South Africa) is undeniably one of the country’s most talented, promising artists. -
Vincent Van Duysen | Interview
Sanne Bolten in conversation with Vincent Van Duysen in 1605 Magazine No.2 Illusion. Vincent Van Duysen’s creative zeal seems unbridled, irrepressible almost. Over the course of three decades, the illustrious architect has mesmerised the world with his timeless essentialism.
