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MANIFESTO

Barriers are breaking down between fine and commercial art, the mainstream and the underground, the local and the international. Distinctions that once seemed clear have blurred, or have disappeared together.

Focusing on these emerging trends in visual art and design, each issue of Half Empty features interviews with visual artists and designers, plus original works of art created specifically for the publication. Added to the mix are as many stickers as we can get our hands on, because stickers are punk-rock.

Published twice annually, issues take the form of a 40+ page broadsheet newspaper. These are augmented by activities on our website, including exclusive features and specially commissioned artist’s projects.

REVIEWS

"The whole mag, which is printed on newspaper stock, is really great. We especially liked two articles - Art In Retail in which Marty interviews Sebastien Agneeseens, the curator from Diesel Denim Gallery in New York, and Jeremy Bailey, the curator of Nike Presto Showroom in Toronto. Bailey's so candid with his comments that you feel like you're having your fifth beer with the guy at the local pub. Great stuff. Check out Half Empty on the web and subscribe. We are. It's well worth it. This is the type of magazine that should be supported."

- Wooster Collective

"Half Empty is a wonderful magazine that's been floating around the web since 1998. It succeeds in being artistic and interesting, with a loveable zine/punk rock feel, in nature of content and delivery... Innovative and inspiring."

- Reservocation.com

ISSUES

The just-released Half Empty #2 features a round-table discussion of Corporate “Street Art” Commissions, moderated by Marc Schiller of the Wooster Collective, featuring artists Andy Howell, Michael DeFeo, Kenn Sakurai, Garrett Chow, PMH, Craig Metzger, and Patrick McNeil. Also, a look at the “First Friday” gallery network in Phoenix, Arizona; an interview with interactive-artist Karl Ackermann; and original artwork from our international stable of artists.

The o.g. Half Empty #1 features a frank look at art in retail by curators with first-hand experience; Jeremy Baily (Nike Presto) and Sebastien Agneessens (Diesel Denim Gallery). Also, interviews with artists Kinya Hanada (aka Mumbleboy) and Ilan Katin; producer/actress Jen Podemski; and type designer Pablo Medina. Plus illustrated fashion editorial by UK artist Jon Burgerman; original art by James Paterson (aka Presstube), Neasden Control Centre and more.

CONTACT

Inquries should be addressed to:

Marty Spellerberg
Publisher/Editor
marty@halfempty.com

334 heartwood Dr.
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 565-2307