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.

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.

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.

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.