Naked Eye

3 Issues
17 x 24cm
Arena Natural Rough 90g
Singer Binding, Uncut Edges
Typeset in ABC Marist,
ABC Gaysir Mono,
Modern Era Mono

Naked Eye is a magazine that explores the philosophy of perception, and the inextricable link between the visible and the invisible. It dives into the vulnerabilities of seeing—what we perceive, what we overlook, and how our eyes both reveal and deceive.

The goal of the magazine is to inspire a more profound and conscious way of seeing, by exposing our blindspots, sharpening perception, and deepening awareness. We cater to an audience who, like us, like to look beyond the immediately observable world.

When curating each issue, we seek diverse perspectives and intentionally blur the lines between science, philosophy, art, and personal insight. By avoiding rigid labels, we invite readers to interpret freely. We pair existing artworks with texts to reframe context, offering fresh meaning and new layers of reflection.

This project was developed in collaboration with Karine Smith, guided by the mentorship of Carol Montpart and Isabel Merino.

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Issue 1:
Objects Too Big, Too Far for
the Eye to See

In this inaugural edition of Naked Eye, we delve into the core themes that shape the foundation of this magazine: the philosophy, art, and science of phenomena too vast or abstract to be seen. From the concept of time and hyperobjects to phantom patterns and shifting baselines, this issue invites you to look directly at the invisible—and consider what lies beyond the limits of sight.

Issue 2:
The Problem of Color

Issue Two explores the problem of color — what we think we see, and whether we can truly trust it. At its core, this issue questions the reliability of our visual perception when it comes to color. It treats color as an open inquiry, examining what this elusive phenomenon reveals about the nature of reality—both personal and collective.

Issue 3:
Between the Eye and the Self

Issue Three delves into how we see ourselves, how we relate to our own identity, and where the boundary lies between the “I” and the outside world. It explores the philosophy, science, and wisdom behind the question of truly perceiving the self. Between symbols and structures, impressions and distortions, the ways we imagine, shape, and sometimes confine ourselves in the mind’s eye are deeply significant.

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