© DT500 MAG IS A PLATFORM FOR SYMBOL MAKERS 

The initiative is orchestrated under the direction of Arthur Sopin and Andreas Rød, distinguished MA alumni of the University of the Arts London, are the driving forces behind the initiative. With extensive tenure in the realm of contemporary art, they established DT500 Mag in New York City in February 2013. This magazine epitomizes a conduit for emblematic creators, dedicated to transcending conventional artistic boundaries. Embracing a fanzine format, it fosters a comprehensive, cross-platform approach that converges diverse cultural narratives.

Thus, DT500 Mag stands resolute at the crossroads of artistic insurgency, fortifying its mandate as a beacon for intellectual exploration and cultural resonance in contemporary discourse.

At its essence, we undertake the responsibility of creative custodianship, engaging in innovative cultural pursuits and nurturing emerging talents. DT500 Mag identifies with ‘The New Productivist,’ embodying the principles of Post-Humanism and documenting their journey as key influencers of 21st-century excellence. Our inspiration stems from the editorial expertise of Andrew Marr, the economic vision articulated by Dr Mariana Mazzucato in “Mission Economy,” and the profound insights of King’s College luminary Professor Nick Wilson’s Realist Theory of Art.

Central to our investigation are the interconnections binding human creativity, art, and culture. We scrutinize Truth and Post-Truth dynamics, probing the cultural faculties that underpin societal evolution. Our compass navigates the exigencies of Cultural Capability, Development, and the imperative of Cultural Care.

Chronologically structured, our editorial dossier unearths the candid narratives of emergent and venerable luminaries across the arts spectrum—artists, visionaries, activists, and trailblazing ideologues. This platform is the vanguard for collaborative engagement, fostering a milieu conducive to unfettered expression and the perpetuation of cultural symbiosis.

DT500 Magazine’s genesis is a homage to the avant-garde spirit of ‘The Village Eye,’ an iconic fanzine that galvanized New York City’s creative ferment during the early 1980s. It pays homage to the renegade spirit of #Downtown500NewYork—also synonymous with the NO! art movement—comprising luminaries such as Allen Ginsberg, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Nan Goldin, among other indelible Art Bruties.

Along with our essential tribute to the British version of the Ritz magazine, which was launched in 1976 by our inspirations David Bailey and David Lichfield, who served as co-editors.

AWARDS / EXHIBITIONS

2009 Cyan Analog Photography Award, Oslo, Norway

2014 KREM Norge Funded, Oslo, Norway

2016 Sommerøya, Oslo, Norway

2017 Em Re Un Gallery, Group Exhibition, UK

2017 By Other Means Open Group Exhibition, London

2017 FLUX EVENT  SOLO ART TALK, London, UK

2018 By Other Means, NO IT IS NOT NOT ALWAYS Solo Exhibition, London, UK

2018 DYSPLA International Film Festival London Finalists, UK

2018 Gorilla Zoo Gallery, Modern Panic London, UK

2019 Florence Biennial 2019, Florence, Italy

2019 For the 58th Venice Biennial at Democratic Pavilion by ODBK, Italy

© Established the 3rd Feb 2013, Avenue B & E 6th St, New York, NY 10009, USA

by Arthur Sopin and Andreas Rod