SOVO// Editions

Format → quarterly print publication

Location → los angeles, california 

Dates → april 2017 - june 2021

Current Status → closed


SOVO// was brought about by a convergence of creatives, from a multitude of artistic backgrounds to employ experimental storytelling techniques with transformative results. Each issue of SOVO// has been tailored to a theme or topic of interest. Experimental format and printing techniques allow the viewer to feel the magazine itself as an artistic experience. SOVO// only published original photography shot on film—35mm, 120, 4×5, 116, 616, 600, and FP-100c film, as well as stills from Super 8, 16mm, and VHS. While no two editions are alike, all reflect the internal process of the individual’s personal exploration to self-express. In addition to these tangible publications, SOVO// hosted an online platform, managed a private collection of fine art, and offered an annual writers residency. 


sovoprojects.com


Farida Amar, Publisher + Creative Director


Contributing Artists: 

Adam Hutsell, Arjun Ray, Ashley Guo, Autumn Palen, Blake Jensen, Caylin Ellowitz, Caroline Cox, Christos Tejada, Emily Colvin, Erika Çilengir, Genna Moroni, Jack X Proctor, Jacob Limon, Jeff Leavitt, Kemal Çilengir, Kio Griffith, Kythe Heller, Lauren Davis, Lauren Lakin, Lawrence Lanoff, Li Pallas, Lorrin Brubaker, Lynsey Saunders, Maranda Stelly, Marcus Soto, Marizó Siller, Meka Tome, Nedda Afsari, Niko Sonnberger, Rowynn Dumont, Sam Kelly, Sarah London, and Tyler Hubby, Alejandro Ohlmaier, Alex Kozela, Alex Powers, Ali Babu Che, Allen Sovory II, Alyesha Wise, Amanda Roberts, Andru Perez, Anthony Carfello, Anya Johnson, Ben Tse, Brad Wilder, Dr. Cara Quant, Casey Parsons, Cheryl Agustin, Chiho Harazaki, Daniel Smith, Damian Gomes, Daniel Yoo, Elyse Cizek, Genie Davis, Gianfranco Cioffi, Gina Canavan, Greg Salyer, Ph.D., Hannah Martin, Hassan Galdary, Heidi Miller, Ian Gresik, Jackson Rockwell, Jelena Markovic, Jennica Mae, Jessica Scicchitano, John Calabrese, Jon Pham, Jovette Elise Cutaiar, Kate Ferguson, Keldine Hull, Ken Whiting, Kevin Carter, Kevin Knighton, Labkhand Olfatmanesh, Lela Lois Beard, Marlee Sherwin, Meeno Peluce, Megan Warden, Milana Burdette, Molly Simon, m. ouse, Nicky Loomis, Patrick Mattes, Patrick Quinn, Pete Helvey, Peter Da Silva, Ross Farrar, Ruth Adkins Robinson, Scott Listfield, Shannon M. Hoffman, Shaun Lang, Tobias Levene, Vanessa de Horsey, Veronica An, Virginia Rand, Viktoria Raykova

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Issue 7 : Existence

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Poster insert illustrated by Andru Perez

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shot by Niko Sonnberger

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shot by Marizó Siller

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shot by Marizó Siller

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shot by Kemal Çilengir

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painted by Lauren Lakin

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shot by Milana Burdette

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shot by Nedda Afsari

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Issue 6 : Structure

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Rockhaven Sanitarium shot by Nedda Afsari

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Google Union 76 shot by Ashley Guo

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Thomas Albright, PhD of the Salk Institute shot by Shaun Lang

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Mount Wilson Observatory shot by Jon Pham

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Goldstone shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

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shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

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shot by Tyler Hubby

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Lincoln Heights Jail shot by Kemal Çilengir

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Video about SOVO//

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Issue 5 : Entrepreneurship

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Charlie James shot by Ashley Guo

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Electric Pony shot by Adam Hutsell

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Oren Pius of Cosmic Vinyl shot by Milana Burdette

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Theresa Baxter of Allmost Studio & Gallery shot by Jon Pham


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shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

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shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

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shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

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shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

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shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

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Zine : The Analogue Negative

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Self-care swag for SOVO// artists.

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Issue 3.5 feat. Milana Burdette

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Issue 4 : Sex

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Tom of Finland shot by Viktoria Raykova

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shot by Milana Burdette

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Muted Fawn shot by Milana Burdette

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shot by Adam Hutsell

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shot by Adam Hutsell

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shot by Milana Burdette

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shot by Viktoria Raykova

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Betty Dodson shot by Lawrence Lanoff

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Issue 3 : Women in Music

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Aziza Miller shot by Gina Canavan

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Jasmine Solano shot by Adam Hutsell

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Gianna Gianna shot by Labkhand Olfatmanesh

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Allee Willis shot by Ashley Guo

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Lalah Hathaway shot by Farida Amar

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Poster insert signed by Alice Bag. Limited edition 150.

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Issue 2 : Fine Art

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Sadie Barnette shot by Milana Burdette

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Vince Wilburn, Jr. shot by Adam Hutsell

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Charmaine Jefferson shot by Milana Burdette

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Alyesha Wise shot by Meeno

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Ben Caldwell shot by Gina Canavan

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Alex Fink shot by Alejandro Ohlmaier

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Charles Dickson shot by Farida Amar

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Eve Kemp shot by Meeno

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Yu Maeda shot by Ashley Guo

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Issue 1.5 feat. Gianfranco Cioffi

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Issue 1 : Nice to Meet You

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Lee Busch shot by Milana Burdette

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Psolomon Williams shot by Gina Canavan

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Ali Babu Che shot by Milana Burdette

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Jewel Thias-Williams shot by Milana Burdette

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