Photographer · Filmmaker · Director
The article profiles designer and sculptor Neat Rodanant, whose experimental publications treat books as sculptural, tactile objects. Through projects like 'Gum Girl', 'Psycho', and 'El Lissitzky On Type + Books', she explores the sensory and material possibilities of print, using unconventional materials and layouts to evoke emotion and narrative. Her work reflects influences from Irma Boom, Ben Denzer, and cinematic partnerships like Yorgos Lanthimos and Vasilis Marmatakis.
The article profiles Greek graphic designer Vasilis Marmatakis, known for his surreal and emotionally charged posters and title designs for Yorgos Lanthimos’ films such as Poor Things, The Lobster, and Bugonia. It explores his traditional, collage-driven process, his early career at UpSet!, and his ongoing collaboration with Lanthimos and screenwriter Efthymis Filippou. Marmatakis discusses his experimental approach, use of thousands of film stills, and the emotional logic behind his visual storytelling.
The article spotlights Yorgos Lanthimos’ new photobook, 'i shall sing these songs beautifully', published by MACK. Shot on the set of his 2024 film 'Kinds of Kindness', the analogue photographs capture haunting, surreal moments that mirror the filmmaker’s cinematic style and draw inspiration from Sappho’s fragmented poetry.
It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2024: Top 50 Most Read’ highlights the most popular stories of the year, spanning rebrands, creative industry debates, and projects exploring technology’s role in design. The roundup includes features on major rebrands by Wolff Olins, JKR, and Order Design, as well as cultural commentary from writers like Elizabeth Goodspeed and Thomas Steeles.
It’s Nice That’s ‘Review of the Year 2024: Top 25 Photography’ highlights the most popular photography stories of the year, celebrating projects that transport viewers into new worlds. The feature spans surreal behind-the-scenes imagery from Yorgos Lanthimos, ethereal landscapes by Female Pentimento, and playful campaigns by Max Siedentopf, alongside community-driven and documentary projects from around the globe.