Collier Schorr, Tyler Mitchell, Jack Davison, Wolfgang Tillmans, Vivienne Westwood, and Stephen Shore are among the impressive list of names featured in the 176-page magazine supporting out-of-work creatives during the pandemic.
“It was one of those things that started as a mad idea and took on a life of its own,” says publisher Nick Chapin. “When my paying work disappeared I started speaking to friends, and found many in the same position. I thought there must be a way to harness the collective energy. I was also genuinely curious about what artists were thinking and making. I thought readers must want to peek inside that creative headspace and support that community.”
'LIMBO MAGAZINE is a not-for-profit venture to support unemployed artists and creatives. We’ve assembled a team of out-of-work editors, designers, writers, illustrators, and artists and asked them to reimagine what a magazine might look like for the state we’re in. Submissions from an incredible cast of contributors bring it to life. Our aim is to provide much-needed work, a positive outlet for creative energy, and—along the way—a time capsule of this strange moment. LIMBO works as a profit share, with all funds raised from advertising and issue sales going directly to our contributors and staff. Many of our more established contributors have donated their work and waived their fee so that funds can go to those in need.
For readers still in work, we hope that purchasing the magazine will offer an inspiring and affordable way to share a little bit of income with the cultural community. Weighing in at 176 beautifully designed pages packed with art and ideas from the biggest and brightest names, it’s pretty good value. The magazine is available at community pricing rates. Students and those out of work can receive a copy for a minimum cost, and those who can afford a bit more can choose their price.'
“It was one of those things that started as a mad idea and took on a life of its own,” says publisher Nick Chapin. “When my paying work disappeared I started speaking to friends, and found many in the same position. I thought there must be a way to harness the collective energy. I was also genuinely curious about what artists were thinking and making. I thought readers must want to peek inside that creative headspace and support that community.”
'LIMBO MAGAZINE is a not-for-profit venture to support unemployed artists and creatives. We’ve assembled a team of out-of-work editors, designers, writers, illustrators, and artists and asked them to reimagine what a magazine might look like for the state we’re in. Submissions from an incredible cast of contributors bring it to life. Our aim is to provide much-needed work, a positive outlet for creative energy, and—along the way—a time capsule of this strange moment. LIMBO works as a profit share, with all funds raised from advertising and issue sales going directly to our contributors and staff. Many of our more established contributors have donated their work and waived their fee so that funds can go to those in need.
For readers still in work, we hope that purchasing the magazine will offer an inspiring and affordable way to share a little bit of income with the cultural community. Weighing in at 176 beautifully designed pages packed with art and ideas from the biggest and brightest names, it’s pretty good value. The magazine is available at community pricing rates. Students and those out of work can receive a copy for a minimum cost, and those who can afford a bit more can choose their price.'
