Artbute Magazine Issue 2 Designed by New Information
February 27, 2026Building on the framework established in Issue 1, a continuous color spectrum threads across the pages, forming a chromatic sequence that moves like a rainbow through the book. This spectrum functions both as navigation and metaphor, articulating diversity while reinforcing unity. Each artist’s spread integrates into this progression, creating rhythm between contrast and continuity. A silkscreened transparent sleeve overlays the cover, foregrounding the artists’ names and introducing a tactile layer that extends the reading experience beyond the printed page.
The result is a publication that treats sequencing, color logic, and material intervention as structural devices, transforming a curated collection of commercial practices into a coherent and materially expressive editorial object.
Creative Direction: Dave Yun
Design: Eddie Kim
Photography: Yixiao Zhao