What if CAN was a magazine? What kind of stories would we tell in a different medium? The web is built for speed and while it is great for skimming and sharing it leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to telling long and in-depth stories. The details, references, influences, the processes that contribute to projects seldom get picked up on, and while we have tried to do this on CAN in the past, the limitations in both time and resources have made it very difficult . Publishing great stories takes a lot more than just being able to discover great projects – it involves travel, photography, spending time with artists, observing and researching.

CAN has always been great for reporting what is happening in the fields of art and technology and we are very proud about what we have achieved. Quick, short, reports has been the primary style on CAN but, four years later, it is time to step up and slow down. The only way we feel we can do this is by exploring a different medium, one that speaks to quality, patience and consistency. About a year ago we started working on something we called “unidentified publishing object”, a magazine we now call HOLO.

HOLO is dedicated to rich, detailed stories that demand time and attention. If CAN is about projects, HOLO is about people. Published twice per year, each issue will be comprised of 150-200 pages and provide intimate views into fascinating studios, workshops, galleries and institutions around the world, as seen through the eyes of stellar photographers and talented writers. The pace, depth and sensibility of print allows us to invest heavily in each story and craft months of research, travel and conversations into nuanced portraits you won’t find anywhere else. In addition to extensive artist features, HOLO will contextualize current trends and topics in visual essays, sweeping surveys, theory, opinion and experimental formats big and small. Each issue’s carefully curated cast of interdisciplinary artists, scientists, technologists and toolmakers will help us map exciting new territory that doesn’t need to be covered faster, but captured better. We’ve got ten exciting features in development and we’re ready to move into production. In order to do this, we need your help.

HOLO has just launched on Kickstarter and besides single issues and year long subscriptions, we have arranged for some truly great gifts for donors from Matthew Plummer-Fernandez, Eno Henze, Niklas Roy, Marius Watz, Zimoun, Derivative Inc., O’Reilly Media, Princeton Architectural Press, Shapeways and Sifteo.

Please support this project and make CAN better.

We are also please to announce that we are launching members area of CAN. Its purpose it not to create exclusivity but reward those that have helped and continue to help support HOLO and CAN. Last year we ran a fundraiser but besides a simple thank you, this year we want to do more. We want to work harder to continue to bring you more great content. For only $20 you will gain ad-free access to CAN, exclusive content, giveaways and much more. For you, less than a coffee a month – for us – the world. If you support HOLO (over $30), CAN membership is included. Important to mention also that for non-members, things don’t change. CAN will continue reporting and archiving most interesting work out there. You can read more about CAN membership here.

So, onto bigger and better things. Come along!

Your CAN/HOLO team: Greg, Alex and Filip

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HOLO 2.5 Launched!

HOLO is ending the year with a bang: a new website. Launched six weeks ago,
HOLO.mg expands the print magazine into a more robust, ‘always on’ editorial and curatorial platform. Already a hub of activity, two major research projects are underway, and a slate of new stories and favourites from the HOLO archive are due in 2021.

HOLO 2 – Aftermath

About a year ago HOLO 2 came rolling off the press and we’ve spent the last twelve months shipping it and presenting it all over the world. We compiled a pretty massive report that collates all the crucial facts, figures, and feedback we’ve received. Thanks to our readers, partners, and contributors alike for your support—HOLO is a tribute to the amazing communities it chronicles.

HOLO 2 – The Future is (Out) Now

From the paradoxical nature of our impending quantum (computing) future to the enduring mystery of the Big Bang – the ideas explored in HOLO 2 could not be any bigger. We think it shows.

HOLO 2 – The Grand Tour

226 pages, 42 contributors, 22 features, HOLO 2 is ready to go to press: the magazine about emerging trajectories in art, science, and technology is back with another issue. Take a tour and order your copy at today.