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i-D came out with a new book, a collection of political protest as expressed on its pages for over the past ten years. There is also a traveling exhibition - coming to New York from July 16 to 29, at Rockefeller center.
SOUL i-D
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Soul i-D is a selection of work collected over the past ten years. Separate projects originally published independently by i-D with the approval and ok of its founding creative director and editor in chief Terry Jones. Undoubtedly, without Terry’s inspiration and guidance I would never have had such a wide, varied and extraordinary selection of contributors and collaborators to call upon. This exhibition is divided into “chapters”. We have also included two sections which appeared in the magazine itself when we felt particularly moved to enter a more political debate. Tricia Jones February 2008
I first came across this project, now compiled as Soul i-D, in February 2002. February 1st actually. I remember the specific date because I have a copy of a card, written fervently that evening to Tricia, thanking her for a gift rich in hope, broad in original expression and unified in the similarities that make up that greatness which is the human spirit.
We are living in confusing times. We have no definitive enemy, no clear nemesis to focus our energies. It is no longer 1939. We are surrounded by uncertainty, whether it be economic implosion, corporate dictation on how we live, lack of trust in our governing leaders or sheer apathy in the face of ever escalating global issues. It's difficult to keep track, to find home or to begin again from an explicit starting point – we're constantly in a state of catch-up. It's not too hard to feel overwhelmed.
Where I find hope, juice if you like, is that even during these times, there are those who are willing and committed, compelled perhaps, despite situation or social background, to drop the mask and share candidly what they think, feel and have had to overcome – dedicated to honoring their truth, sharing their wisdom and in doing so, creating a bond that is
beyond the frenetic minefield that is modern life. In revealing themselves, they collectively invite us all to do likewise. To pause, to centre ourselves and to ask ourselves those questions that define our very essence, our individual souls. John Pearson 22nd February 2008.
SOUL i-D
On Amazon $23.27
Soul i-D is a selection of work collected over the past ten years. Separate projects originally published independently by i-D with the approval and ok of its founding creative director and editor in chief Terry Jones. Undoubtedly, without Terry’s inspiration and guidance I would never have had such a wide, varied and extraordinary selection of contributors and collaborators to call upon. This exhibition is divided into “chapters”. We have also included two sections which appeared in the magazine itself when we felt particularly moved to enter a more political debate. Tricia Jones February 2008
I first came across this project, now compiled as Soul i-D, in February 2002. February 1st actually. I remember the specific date because I have a copy of a card, written fervently that evening to Tricia, thanking her for a gift rich in hope, broad in original expression and unified in the similarities that make up that greatness which is the human spirit.
We are living in confusing times. We have no definitive enemy, no clear nemesis to focus our energies. It is no longer 1939. We are surrounded by uncertainty, whether it be economic implosion, corporate dictation on how we live, lack of trust in our governing leaders or sheer apathy in the face of ever escalating global issues. It's difficult to keep track, to find home or to begin again from an explicit starting point – we're constantly in a state of catch-up. It's not too hard to feel overwhelmed.
Where I find hope, juice if you like, is that even during these times, there are those who are willing and committed, compelled perhaps, despite situation or social background, to drop the mask and share candidly what they think, feel and have had to overcome – dedicated to honoring their truth, sharing their wisdom and in doing so, creating a bond that is
beyond the frenetic minefield that is modern life. In revealing themselves, they collectively invite us all to do likewise. To pause, to centre ourselves and to ask ourselves those questions that define our very essence, our individual souls. John Pearson 22nd February 2008.
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