Explore the intricate dance of human existence, a fascination shared by artists, critical thinkers, philosophers, and those intrigued by the delicate yet formidable essence of humanity.

Postmodernism often paints a bleak, irreconcilable picture of our world, but metamodernism beckons a return to a Hegelian-style philosophical discourse. It embraces the pendulum-like swings of history, juxtaposing past and present, destruction and reconstruction, and freedom and restraint into a cohesive, absurdist narrative.

Our quest is for a meta-hero—a visionary who navigates this paradoxical narrative to unearth fresh, critical discourses.

Is this new outlook solitary, delusional, fractured between opposing poles?

If you’re skeptical, ponder…

“ NO, IT IS NOT ”

“ NOT ALWAYS ”

This moment sparks our inspiration!

THE DISCOURSE

HOW TO JOIN?

Submit your artistic alias, preferred medium, website/portfolio, and a brief proposal to dt500mag@gmail.com.

Mediums may include Visual Arts, Performance Arts, Theatre, Spoken and Written Word, Sound Installation, Graphic Design, Sculpture, etc.

Applications are reviewed continuously, closing on March 2nd at midnight.

METAMODERNIST // MANIFESTO

1. Embrace oscillation as the world’s natural order.

2. Free ourselves from modernist inertia and postmodern cynicism.

3. Move forward through oscillating ideas, like a colossal electric machine.

4. Accept the inherent limits of movement and experience, enriching existence by pushing boundaries.

5. Art thrives on creating or revealing differences and exploring paradoxical ambitions.

6. Embrace the simultaneous present, navigating history’s paths with emergent technologies.

7. Seek truth through a poetic synthesis of science and art, embracing error as fertile ground.

8. Embrace a pragmatic romanticism, navigating between irony and sincerity, naivety and knowingness, in pursuit of diverse horizons.

#RAPTURE!

DT500 Mag, under the direction of distinguished alumni Arthur Sopin and Andreas Rød from the University of the Arts London, emerges as a beacon of intellectual exploration and cultural resonance in contemporary discourse. Established in February 2013 against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, DT500 Mag epitomizes a conduit for emblematic creators dedicated to transcending conventional artistic boundaries.

Embracing a fanzine format, DT500 Mag fosters a cross-platform approach that converges diverse cultural narratives, fortifying its mandate at the crossroads of artistic insurgency. At its core, DT500 Mag assumes the mantle of creative stewards, nurturing nascent talents and delving into pioneering cultural endeavors.

Inspired by the avant-garde spirit of ‘The Village Eye’ and the renegade ethos of #Downtown500NewYork, DT500 Mag pays homage to icons like Allen Ginsberg, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Nan Goldin. It stands as a vanguard platform for collaborative engagement, perpetuating cultural symbiosis and fostering an environment conducive to unfettered expression.

Join us in the pursuit of metamodernist discourse and artistic innovation.