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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 Wada, containing... -
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. -
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, from... -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The Value of Art in the Digital Age
Flipping through the pages of a beautifully crafted art book is a lot like standing in a gallery, mesmerized in front of a painting that speaks to you on a deeply personal level. The artwork need not be famous, expensive, or grandiose—it’s the connection it sparks within you that matters. Howard Greenberg, the renowned collector and gallerist, captured this sentiment... -
Studio Visit: Peggy Kuiper
1605 Collective recently had the opportunity to visit the studio of Peggy Kuiper (1986). Her muted figures with spidery fingers and almond-shaped eyes, drawn in simplistic shapes, often look straight at the spectator serene or a little solemn at times, they seem withdrawn —almost as if they haven't noticed you are there or don't want to be noticed themselves. -
From Polaroids to AI: A Journey Through Photography
My love affair with photography began in childhood, sparked by the thrill of holding a freshly developed Polaroid in my hands. It was real magic—a tangible slice of time made instantly available. Back then, my family also had a point-and-shoot camera, a more practical option since Polaroid cartridges were expensive. Shooting on 36-frame film was a joy of its own,... -
Sabine Marcelis | Interview
Nested within one of the Netherlands’ largest and oldest industrial estates—the Spanish Polder of Rotterdam—Sabine Marcelis uncovered the studio she had always envisioned. Occupying 1,773 square metres and positioned along the Pelserthaven, the building breathes vastness, with spaces unfurling grandly upwards and outwards, reaching into the expanse. -
Top 5 Cultural Things to do in The Netherlands
From art and design to unique traditions, 1605 Collective highlights the most inspiring events in The Netherlands. -
Norm Architects | Portfolio
An excerpt from the portfolio of Norm Architects in 1605 Magazine No.2 Illusion:Founded in Copenhagen in 2008, Norm Architects is a firm that unites talented architects and designers to create work—be it products, interiors, art direction for books and exhibitions or architecture—that resonates with and enriches the human experience. For the last 15 years, the team have honed their craft,... -
The Future of Artbooks
Nobuyoshi Araki, Ed van der Elksen, Lilian Bassman, Yelena Yemchuk—the list of photographers I admire is long and eclectic, just like my bookshelf. I find it impossible to settle on a single style or approach in photography; my tastes evolve constantly, and I'd find it odd if the didn't. Regardless of the author or title, I love every artbook that...
