2024 / Germany

Fukt Magazine is a Berlin based independent and award-winning magazine for contemporary drawing founded by Björn Hegardt in 1999. It is renowned for its editorial, its unique selection of contemporary drawing positions, and its playful design. In 2019 it was an Independent Magazines Wood Pencil Winners at D&AD Awards. Art direction by Ariane Spanier.

FUKT #22—The Nature Issue

In the latest edition, the timeless bond between drawing and the natural world takes center stage. This issue brings together artists from six continents who capture nature from different perspectives. It features conversations on queer ecology, stories of pioneering female botanists, and reflections on how drawing can deepen the connection to the environment. Personal memories tied to nature are shared alongside discussions on the urgent need to preserve the planet's diverse ecosystems. From the forests of the Amazon to prairies and landscapes shaped by wind and fire, this issue invites readers to reconnect with the beauty and significance of the world around them.

English, published annually
256 pages, 23 × 17 cm, softback