032C - Issue #47

Explore the Future of Power, Art, and Culture in 032c Issue #47: Techno-Feudalism and Beyond

Welcome to the age of techno-feudalism—where democracy becomes optional and digital currencies dictate civic life. In 032c Magazine Issue #47, dive into our dossier titled “Techno-Feudalism: I’m Sorry, But You Do Not Have Enough Coins for Democracy”. Designed by legendary graphic artist David Carson, this feature dissects the origins of today’s digital power structures. Join Cédric Durand in analyzing the prehistory of our current system, and explore future political landscapes with Jens Hillebrand Pohl, all edited by Shane Anderson.

Also in the dossier, Günseli Yalcinkaya examines Silicon Valley’s obsession with medieval mythology—from knights in shining armor to digital crusades.

Art, Horror, and Dystopia: Contemporary Artists in Focus

From terrestrial horror to post-apocalyptic aesthetics, Issue #47 captures the unsettling beauty of our era. Rising star 2HOLLIS, photographed by Brandon Bowen and styled by David Friend, shares a haunting story with Cassidy George—where The Star tarot card was the only item to survive a house fire.

Elsewhere, icon GABBRIETTE stars in a fictional, blood-soaked Steven Klein-inspired photo series, styled by Ras Bartram and Bailey Rose Quinones—a dark fantasy filled with violence, glamour, and commentary on contemporary masculinity.

Destruction and Drones: The Politics of Image

Explore the intersection of war, surveillance, and art through in-depth features on leading contemporary artists:

• Wolfgang Tillmans and Boris Mikhailov, profiled by Shane Anderson

• Hito Steyerl, explored by Tobias Timm

• Cyprien Gaillard, interviewed by Gabriel Proedl

These artists confront themes of destruction, drone warfare, and the manipulation of truth through visual media.

Culture, Capital, and Creative Power

What happens when art meets business? Writer Harriet Shepherd investigates the cult appeal of A24 Films, while Lorenzo Bertelli—heir to Miuccia Prada and Prada Group’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility—discusses the complexities of being a rebel within a luxury dynasty, in a conversation with Michael Ebert and Sven Michaelsen.

In a surreal, poetic moment, Caro Daur is followed into a locker room shower by Thyago Sainte, Claire Koron Elat, and Natacha Voranger, drawing parallels between the influencer and experimental poet Bernadette Mayer.

Meet the Icons of the 032c Universe

The 032c X-Files section highlights influential figures across fashion, media, and music:

• Hilton Als and Neville Wakefield reflect on Helmut Lang

• Music and digital culture guru Thaiboy Digital

• Cult filmmakers Nicolas Winding Refn and Hideo Kojima

• Haunted music duo Sematary and Ghost Mountain

• Mythmakers IC3PEAK, artist Ben Grimes, and fashion theorist Emanuele Coccia

• Visionaries like R. Crumb, Eric Kroll, COME TEES, and Pouria Khojastehpay

The Berlin Review

As always, the Berlin Review wraps up the issue, featuring the best books of the season—handpicked for readers navigating the overlapping worlds of politics, art, technology, and style.