Founded by Brazilian Creative Director Isabela Lima, MOLA is dedicated to creating a space for cross-cultural exchange through various formats, including an annual digital publication featuring commissioned works, exhibitions, and events. MOLA seeks to challenge and expand mainstream media narratives by encouraging collaborative works from talented artists, photographers, filmmakers, and writers, fostering meaningful connections, and placing the Global South at the heart of cultural dialogue.
The first digital issue will feature works from renowned photographers such as Mar+Vin (Brazil), River Claure (Bolivia), and Marcelo Mudou (Brazil), along with stylist Stephania Yepes (Colombia). Among them there are also twoPhotoVogue artists: Ana Margarita Flores (Peru) and Delali Ayivi (Togo). Highlights include an exclusive interview with Brazilian artist and legend Augusto de Campos, who also created MOLA s visual identity, and an inspiring environmental piece by social scientist P. Momag.
To celebrate the launch, a one-day exhibition showcasing selected photography and moving images from the issue will be held at Photobook Cafe in Shoreditch, London, on July 17, 2024.
Isabela Lima, who has honed her skills in both Brazil and the UK, has a passion for bridging cultural gaps. She has previously served as Art Director for renowned publications such as AnOther Magazine, Nataal, and The Beyond Noise. Lima launched MOLA to foster meaningful cross-cultural connections and place the Global South at the center of the conversation. “At MOLA, we believe that artistic excellence knows no geographic boundaries,” she said. “Our mission is to create a space that honors the powerful creativity of the Global South, moving beyond mere documentation to focus on soulful creative expressions.”
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