''032c'' magazine is a bi-annual, English-language contemporary culture magazine that covers art,
fashion
Fashion is a form of self-expression and autonomy at a particular period and place and in a specific context, of clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, and body posture. The term implies a look defined by the fashion in ...
, and politics. It was founded in 2001 by Joerg Koch and is published in
Berlin
Berlin ( , ) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constitue ...
.
History
The magazine was founded in Berlin in 2001 by Joerg Koch, a freelance journalist who had previously run a gallery, and Sandra von Mayer-Myrtenhain . It was originally created as a way to win attention for the domain 032c.com.
The original cover featured a giant red square, a reference to the bold color in the
Pantone
Pantone LLC (stylized as PANTONE) is a limited liability company headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The company is best known for its Pantone Matching System (PMS), a proprietary color space used in a variety of industries, notably graphic ...
Matching System for which the publication is named.
Reception
''032c'' has received acclaim for its design and was awarded one of Germany's Lead Awards for National Visual Lead Magazine in 2006 . The magazine's new design layout in 2007 became a hotly debated issue in the fashion and media world.
''032c'' was awarded the German media award Lead Magazine of the Year in 2008 . Its fashion editorials have been awarded Lead Mood and Fashion Photography awards in 2014 and 2015 .
References
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External links
Official website
2001 establishments in Germany
Biannual magazines published in Germany
English-language magazines
Fashion magazines
Visual arts magazines published in Germany
Magazines established in 2001
Magazines published in Berlin
Biannual magazines