Charlotte Beach
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Articles & interviews
- PBR and Grillo’s Launch Limited-Edition Pickle Beer Collab
Pabst Blue Ribbon and Grillo’s Pickles have teamed up to release a limited-edition pickle-flavored beer. The collaboration celebrates the growing popularity of pickle-inspired flavors and the shared cultural overlap between the two brands. The article highlights the playful spirit behind the partnership and its appeal for summer gatherings.
- James Junk Brings Voice Design to Life
PRINT Magazine interviews Los Angeles-based designer and cultural critic Andrei James Dominiq, known online as James Junk. The piece explores how his design practice emerged during the COVID lockdown, blending writing, social commentary, and bold visual design. Dominiq discusses his purpose-driven approach, emphasizing social impact, authenticity, and cultural participation through design.
- José De Rocco Finds Beauty in Everyday Street Photography
PRINT Magazine’s feature by Charlotte Beach profiles Buenos Aires–based photographer José De Rocco and his 'Bondi' photo series, which transforms the backs of city buses into minimalist compositions of color and geometry. De Rocco discusses his process, influences, and how his daily urban environment fuels his creative practice. The article highlights his disciplined yet playful approach to finding beauty in the everyday.
- Letterform Archive Publishes Monograph on French Sign Painting
PRINT Magazine reports on Letterform Archive’s latest publication, 'Lettres Décoratives: A Century of French Sign Painters’ Alphabets,' a monograph celebrating 19th- and 20th-century French sign painting. The book, designed by Violaine & Jérémy, features reproductions from historical chromolithographic albums and an introduction by sign painter Morgane Côme. The project honors the craft’s legacy while serving as a resource for contemporary designers.
- **The Butter Book Hits Shelves as a Coffee Table Debut**
PRINT Magazine features the launch of 'The Butter Book', a new publication from Chronicle Books designed by Lizzie Vaughan and written by Anna Stockwell. The book celebrates butter’s cultural and culinary significance through playful, packaging-inspired design, complete with a vellum jacket and nostalgic color palette. The article explores Vaughan’s design process, material choices, and collaboration with a creative team of editors, photographers, and stylists.
- Marion Eichmann Turns Paper Into Immersive Art
PRINT Magazine profiles Berlin-based artist Marion Eichmann, known for her intricate paper sculptures and installations that transform everyday objects into immersive art. In the interview, Eichmann discusses her lifelong dedication to art, her fascination with paper as a medium, and her international career spanning residencies and exhibitions from Tokyo to Berlin. The piece highlights her distinctive use of color, texture, and spatial composition in works that blur the line between illustration and sculpture.
- **Chicano Camera Culture Showcases Six Decades of Photography**
PRINT Magazine’s article by Charlotte Beach spotlights 'Chicano Camera Culture,' a major exhibition and book chronicling six decades of Chicana/o/x photography. Curated by Elizabeth Ferrer and presented at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the show features nearly 50 artists exploring identity, activism, and representation through diverse photographic techniques. The project underscores the evolution of Chicano visual culture and its enduring social impact.