To look at the designs of SHUSHU/TONG is to stare directly into the surreal daydreams of David Lynch if he was a teenage girl obsessed with anime. Bold, beautiful and brash, SHUSHU/TONG is a Shanghai-based fashion brand, reconceptualising concepts of femininity and cuteness in the vibrant and new creative scene of China.
Read MoreSoft Skin Latex is a progressive handmade latex brand based in the UK, that is pushing the traditional conception of what it means to create using latex. Infusing designs with elegance and a plethora of cultural reference points, Soft Skin Latex is showing us that latex is both exciting and constantly evolving from it traditional roots in fetish and sexual desire.
Read MoreJIGOKU is a collaboration oetween Tokyo-based photographer Solène Ballesta, Kana Kitty (Butoh dancer) and Sakura Monma (fashion designer and plastician.)
Read MoreCristóbal Lopez is the name behind the provocative profile of KERBCRAWLERGHOST, an artist and illustrator from Chile.
Raised in an environment of artists and Jehovah's Witnesses, in his childhood it was customary to find books full of dramatic images, full of divine punishments, miracles, diseases, plagues and tests of faith, that marked and inspired him to this day.
GATA sits down with the queen of fetish, lady boss and performer Kat Toronto, a.k.a. MISS MEATFACE to talk about this fascinating world, her life and her love for BDSM. What is the truth behind this seductive and plastic world?
Read MoreAll throughout history, folklore has existed in society as a means to cultivate understanding, pass on common values and derive meaning from our existence. In extreme circumstances, the anxieties and fears of a group of people can manifest themselves in such tales, giving birth to monsters, demons and other such horrors. Japanese society is no different, with their own versions of terror inducing tales.
Read MoreCrafted from oblivion, Paris-based, Japanese artist Aoi Kotsuhiroi defines herself as an ‘emotional pornographer’.
Beyond fashion designer, photographer, poet, or sculptor, Kotsuhiroi is a puzzling entity who hunts within herself to craft pieces full of emotions and beauty.
Read MoreBerlin has long been a melting pot of creative energy, fusing various cutting-edge cultures, alongside its rich history and tradition. The newest creation for the city to give birth to is IDEN Studios. A fashion label that is endlessly enigmatic and mysterious, while retaining its unique sense of playfulness. From spiritual imagery, occult-like iconography and lush dark tones; IDEN Studios is definitely a brand for everyone to keep on their radar in the near future
Read MoreFor KIDILL's Fall/Winter 2021 “DESIRE” collection, GATA dives into the depths of subculture to create a very progressive editorial inspired by the punk rock wave of the 1970s.
The collection features collages and images by artist JESSE DRAXLER, who accompanied the brand to highlight the mystery and sass of the collection. At the same time, GATA collaborated with Australian band VOWWS and Jesse himself on an original soundtrack for the editorial video in form of the song "Them".
GATA recommends 10 titles that will stick in your psyche, due to their impactful openings, music and imagery.
Read MoreFor some, the struggle can act as a hindrance to finding one's true calling in life, however for Mondher Mejri, growing up in the underprivileged area of a country amidst a political revolt served as a catalyst for his work.
Read MoreFIVE: an editorial by Eva Losada, a study on the so required passage to the 5th dimension and the struggles we are immersed in due to the society we live in.
Read MoreSeiji Kurata is undoubtedly one of the most well known and prestigious photographers in Japan.
At a young age, he embarked on his journey into the deep world of photography.
With his hand on the shutter, Seiji paced the streets of Tokyo, leaving us legendary portraits of the old streets of the neon city.
Death, love and the subconscious are themes that fuel LA-based visual artist Yulia Shur. Not content with taking traditional images through photography, she has used her camera to embark on a journey of self-discovery and experimentation. Channelling the plethora of images within her mind, she has drawn influences from a range of Asian culture and ideas of future technology and body modification.
Read MoreThe agony of love and yearning has never been expressed with such beauty, as they have in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai. A neon drenched ode to the fleeting moments of connection that we find in others, and the subsequent pain that is experienced when it is lost. Wong Kar-wai has created a series of emotionally charged stories that incorporate sensual imagery, kinetic camera work and unconventional story structures. Playing with concepts of time and memory, love and loss, while wrestling with the state of melancholy, Wong Kar-wai remains one of the most influential and exciting storytellers of modern times.
For Australian-based photographer and artist Sly Morikawa, photography is more than just a passion or hobby, it is a reason for being. Known for her dreamy and sensual images, she has spent the past few years building up an impressive body of work, depicting intimacy between subject and artist, while promoting the strength of each individual’s unique expression.
Read MoreThe GATA team proudly presents another editorial from our Tokyo team, collaborating with some of the most promising creatives that the city has to offer.
For the brand Dressesundressed, we took a deep dive into overtime work, questionable coffee breaks and skilful scanning sessions, asking what it means to be a salaryman with style.
Read MoreBorn in a conservative city like Mexico, where the Catholic religion was mandatory, and art, a hobby for women, the photographer Diego Moreno has learnt how to develop his artistic skills and photography beyond any obstacle and prejudice.
Monsters and demons are recurrent in his work, and it is because Diego tries to dig deeper into the human condition through his imagery experimenting and exploring technics that flows between reality and fantasy, showing that demons live among us.
We caught up with the Austrian-based photographer to talk about his creative journey and the meaning behind his art.
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