This is an approach to an umbrella theme we haven’t done before; but we are not just recapitulating, we are diving into our existing cache of creative kin and, in doing so, also looking inwards, reflecting.
Over the following months, we will highlight the individuals, initiatives, studios, and groups that merge disciplines and voices into something greater than the sum of its parts. We’ll revisit collaborations that evolved into friendships, amplify our favourite creators who didn’t quite fit into the previous themes, and elevate collectives whose work continues to move with us, shape us, and mirror our shared artistic impulses.
COLLECTIVE CURRENTS celebrates our faithful followers, the ones who remain close to our hearts and vision, who keep creating cross-media magic, who embody the restless curiosity and the spirit of mutuality that defines our magazine. It’s an (inexhaustive) ode to mapping “our collective online scene” – the SWARM way.
Some of you might have never drifted to the ABOUT section on our website, where our Manifesto dwells. We would like to highlight it once more as it’s the foundation stone and the delicate yet unshakeable matrix binding the whole of what SWARM is about together:
. be brave . stand for sustainability . avoid automatism . be respectful . dodge mainstream . don’t waste . live in symbiosis . be open-minded . quality over quantity . slow down . take care . recycle . express yourself . think first . mind nature and people . be an ally . find your kind and your flock . lose your fear . riot against fake . love yourself . expect the unexpected . make your own rules . never obey the oppressor . make people believe in you and your qualities . follow your intuition . listen to your inner voice . encourage yourself and others . be strong . be soft . support culture . maintenance relationships . make peace with the past to build your future . don´t suppress others . resist bigotry .
. our imagination and mindset create our future .
. culture is our nature – nature is our culture .
Let’s say hi to old friends together.
Yours,
SWARM MAG
