DUST Magazine

Dust is a biannual magazine that was established in 2010 and operates between Berlin and London, reaching readers all around the globe. The magazine aims to delve into the world of youth during a time characterized by ongoing challenges. We focus on highlighting the authentic and unfiltered experiences of young people and the new generation, steering clear of conventional norms and trends. Instead of conforming to the standardized portrayal of youth, we seek to present a diverse and unregulated perspective on their experiences.

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Golden Bear. Drømmer, by Dag Johan Haugerud

1 month ago | dustmagazine.com | Paul Kircher |Luigi Vitali

Drømmer, the latest feature by Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud, has won the Golden Bear at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Third film in a trilogy (Sex, Love, Dreams), Drømmer is a brilliant, formally inventive work that reshapes cinematic grammar into something fresh, immersive, and incredibly smart. At its core is Johanne, a 17-year-old girl overwhelmed by an intense desire for her female teacher.
KONTINENATAL 25, by Radu Jude

1 month ago | dustmagazine.com | Paul Kircher |Luigi Vitali

One of the new geniuses of European cinema, fresh off the breakout success of Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World, instead of scaling up—as any director in his position might—strips everything down, shooting in just 10 days on an iPhone 15, with no lights, no grips, no budget.
About World-Building and Black Quantum Futurism

1 month ago | dustmagazine.com | Luigi Vitali

About World-Building and Black Quantum FuturismEdward Buchanan in conversation with Moor MotherCamae Ayewa, known as Moor Mother, is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, musician, and activist from Philadelphia whose work redefines creativity and its impact on Black communities. As co-founder of Black Quantum Futurism (BQF) with Rasheedah Phillips, Moor Mother explores the concept of time, drawing on a fusion of quantum physics, Afro-diasporic traditions, and practical community action.
Bella | Dust Magazine

1 month ago | dustmagazine.com | Luigi Vitali

Tilda / BellaTilda Swinton in conversation with Bella FreudTilda Swinton needs no introduction. A cultural icon, the Scottish actress has redefined cinema with her androgynous beauty and fearless performances.
Fireworks, Fathers, and Futures

1 month ago | dustmagazine.com | Luigi Vitali

Paul Kircher in conversation with Ludovic and Zoran BoukhermaPaul Kircher, born on December 30th, 2001, grew up in a family of actors. His mother, Irène Jacob, is renowned for her role in Kieslowski’s Three Colors: Red, while his father, Jérôme Kircher, has had a career in both film and theatre. Acting runs in the Kircher family.
What if we could uncancel the future?

1 month ago | dustmagazine.com | Luigi Vitali

What if we could uncancel the future? Rob Hopkins, a pioneer in sustainability and community-driven change, believes that the future isn’t something we stumble upon—it’s something we actively create or fail at. At the heart of his work lies a question: what happens when we lose the ability to imagine a better world? For Hopkins, imagination is more than just creativity—it’s a survival tool essential for unlocking the sustainable, resilient, and equitable futures we are desperately in need of.
Let’s Go Back To a Future

2 months ago | dustmagazine.com | Luigi Vitali

In a political landscape increasingly marked by division and stagnation, Volt Europa stands out as a rare source of excitement, offering something refreshingly different: a pan-European movement led by motivated and competent young leaders who dare to articulate a bold, positive vision for the future and, crucially, a pragmatic path to achieve it.
Smile Though Your Heart is Aching:

2 months ago | dustmagazine.com | Anders Christian Madsen |Eugene Rabkin |Luigi Vitali

Forensic Gazes, Death and Smiling for a PhotographA text by Xaver KönnekerThis piece explores how visual artist Xaver Könneker, during his research into urban loneliness, uncovered a unique relationship between smiling for the camera, a Kodak in this case, and the forensic identification of the deceased. His original study, Kodak Knows No Dark Days: Forensic Gazes, Death and the Photographed Smile, was published in 2021 and inspired a multi-channel video installation in 2022.
UNCANCELLING THE FUTURE

2 months ago | dustmagazine.com | Luigi Vitali

The future hasn’t vanished from our horizon due to fears, crises, or uncertainty—it’s gone because we gave up imagining it. As climate collapse looms, wars escalate, inequality deepens, unchecked technology threatens, and liberal democracies falter, we remain fixated on the past, trapped in a nostalgic loop, unable to envision anything better or different. The future hasn’t been stolen—it’s been quietly erased from our aspirations.
The Smiley: From Hippie to Punk to Raver

Dec 4, 2024 | dustmagazine.com | Luigi Vitali

The Smiley: From Hippie to Punk to RaverThe explosion of the rave scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s marked a cultural revolution. Originating in the UK and spreading globally, these underground, often illegal events became symbols of freedom, unity, and resistance, breaking barriers between subcultures and social classes and leaving a lasting impact on music and youth culture.