The arts in Russia: an east-west tug of war

My experience of Russian art and music has taught me to open the mind; the learning curve never stops—because what we know now isn’t necessarily the whole story.

Artist Die Goldene Inge : Street photography without smoke and mirrors

We ask artist Die Goldene Inge to introduce our readers to her art in a few words, and showcase some of her pictures. This post is the first of 2, presenting her vision of street photography.

Our Autumn 2020 / Winter 2021 catalogues are now available online

Based in Malmö, Sweden, we are a collaboration of enthusiastic people from the world of publishing, editing, photography, graphic design and creative direction.

On birds, love and cold by Jaqueline Vanek

Birds have generally found themselves involved in mysticism, religion, folklore and artistic culture of many civilizations which have passed through this planet, each one attributing to them their own meanings.

A guide to Shooting Minimal Landscapes

I fell in love the first time I shot a minimal landscape photo. One morning I watched a stand-up paddler out in the middle of a calm sea that stretched out far around him. A speck in a sea of negative space.

“I am winter” by Barretta

I am Paolo Barretta and far too often, I have no idea of who I am.

Paintings by Gee

We speak with talented painter, Christopher Gee, about his work, influences and latest project.

NHP Diary – April 2017

Time seems to fly at New Heroes & Pioneers. That is often down to the fact that we are having a lot of fun with our projects, but we are also extremely busy! We thought it would be a great opportunity to put a little diary of our own ...

The art of popping-up

When a permanent store in a specific place just isn't quite the answer, did someone say pop-up?

Winter Diary by Robin Lucas

In 2016, New Heroes and Pioneers profiled the up and coming Garden and Interior Designer and Illustrator, Robin Lucas. We recently caught up with Robin to learn about his latest projects and what he has generally been up to the past few months.

Understanding the Role of the Photographer: An Interview with Uroš Abrams

Most artists and photographers are quick to offer stories of an epiphanic moment that led them to pursue their chosen path; not Uroš Abram. The Slovenian photographer nonchalantly explains that his passion was born from lazy curiosity.

Creating Gardens of Eden – A talk with London Terrariums

We had the opportunity to visit London Terrariums, an urban plant crafting outfit based in the near Peckham. Heading the workshop is Emma Sibley, who for the past couple of years has been creating intricate gardening landscapes inside glass vessels.

The Sand and the Hourglass – An interview with artist and traveling chef of OITF, Jim Denevan

Wildly interesting human being, sand artist and traveling culinary impresario responsible for Outstanding in the Field, Jim Denevan offers NHP some sound time to share what it’s like being a maker of experiences and spanning time.

Photo Spread – The Natural talent of Milla Koivisto

Milla Koivisto is a photographer, writer, filmmaker and artist with a focus on environmental issues. Her interests lies in the natural world and our connections and relationship with it, with a particular interest in the remote parts of our planet.

Zotter, Wrapping Chocolate for Artistic Souls

Zotter's art director Andreas H. Gratze treats chocolate bars as canvases. Inspired by flavours, his quirky illustrations transform the chocolate experience into an artistic encounter.

Porto’s Best Live Performance And Festivals 4/5

We highlight the vibrant Porto live performance scene with recommendations by our curator and award winning performer, Emanuel Sousa. He shares tips for both audiences and performers alike. Get your notebooks out kids.

Pretty (Cool) Paper Dolls

Anna Nilsson’s paper doll series is anything but flat. Peopled with vivacious personalities, attitude and self possession, these characters leap off the page into a world where fantasy discos with reality in perfect time, exquisitely illustrated.

Making Cereal – A conversation with creative director Rich Stapleton

We interviewed Rich Stapleton, creative director and co-founder of Cereal. He lists the three essentials it takes to publish what is literary/visual crack to lovers of good taste and an enviable lifestyle.

A gem of a guesthouse in Porto’s art district 1/5

In the heart of Porto is ROSA ET AL, a contemporary guesthouse created by two talented siblings. Inspired by their own travels while growing up this ‘bed and brunch’ boutique hotel is a dream for those who love travel, art and what’s beautiful.

Menswear Essentials – the company essentially doing it right.

Menswear essentials quintessentially make up the majority of my wardrobe. They provide a clean and simple ‘uniform’ in which I can present myself in a whole host of settings.  

The Beauty in the Calm

London photographer Mark Sanders is a regular contributor to well followed periodicals including Vanity Fair, Kinfolk and Esquire, among others. His style captures both observed and voyeuristic angles that echo the quiet and the calm.

Stories Behind a Fading Haze

Some of the best photographs are the product of feeling rather than following rules. These are the type of images that evoke an atmosphere, pictures that lure out emotions you didn’t even know you had.

Capturing Distant Dreams of the Past

Katrin Braga is a Vancouver based photographer with roots in Iceland - roots that can be felt in her starkly bewitching images of. We spoke to her about her inspirations and her desire to capture distant dreams of the past.

Is this the end of the starving artists?

Patreon is a different kind of crowdfunding platform, where fans pay a set amount of money per month or project to their favorite creatives and artists. Shayla Maddox, tells us how she manage to live of her art, with the help of her followers.

Making Cutting Boards From The Family Tree

If you feel like you should spend more time with your relatives, maybe you should consider creating a family company, that’s what Ugglan & Eggen did and it seemed to work for them.

Heartbreaking Photos Depict Sad Tails From the World’s Zoos

The more we look, the more focused we become. Swedish photographer Julia Lindemalm uses her keen eye to highlight the lonely and bleak world of animals kept in captivity.

Swedish Photographer Creates White Magic

In a world obsessed with Swedish photography, may we introduce you to the next generation which will keep that fascination fuelled?