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Pessima
Pessima Vol.1 Cover - Filippo B. Chilelli Edition
Categories
FrequencyAnnual
Format
FounderSimona Coltello, Marte Livio
FoundedApril 2021; 3 years ago (2021-04)
Based inMilan, Italy
Language
  • English
Websitepessimart.com

Pessima is an annual Magazine based in Milan, Italy focused on Transgender and Non Binary Artists.[1][2] Founded in 2021 as an Artist collective for the Exhibition Euphoria - Oltre il Binarismo, it quickly developed into different fields such as Contemporary Art, Design, Music and Fashion, leading to the decision to evolve into a Magazine that would highlight all of its projects and artists involved.[3][4][5]

Mission

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Pessima was born in 2021 from Simona Coltello and Marte Gastaldello to support the growth and creation of Trans* and Non Binary projects. The aim of the project is the creation of a network in which it becomes possible to support, both economically and artistically, emergent Trans* artists in a state of mutual growth. Pessima is the first fully Trans* run, independent Art Magazine in Italy with only Trans* contributions, and one of the first in the world. It was born mostly as a response to the lack of such editorial projects, created by our community for our community. Having experienced the difficulties of existing as a young Trans* person in the art world in Italy, Simona and Marte decided to unite their remaining strengths to create a platform that could function as a safe space for subjectivities that could be facing discrimination elsewhere.

The name “Pessima” reminds of a derogatory semantic field ("Very Bad, The Worst" in Italian Language, linked to what the public opinion often associate to the Trans* community. The mission is to reclam it, overturning the social paradigm and replacing hate with the pride that comes with self-determination.

Publication History

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Vol.0 (2021–2023)

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Pessima originally was a website created as a platform to publish and distribute indipendent Publications and Artist's Books from emerging transgender creatives and its members.

In Autumn 2022, Simona and Marte decided to make an original product, and make a book to summarize and archive all the artists and project involved in one year of collaborations. It soon evolved into a prototype of the Magazine taking the name "Vol.0", getting reprinted in various format and sizing, and involving its first foreign international artist, Anthr0morph.[1]

Vol.1

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Given the praise of Vol.0, the team greenlighted the next issue, and expanded the team with new contributors such as Editors, Graphic designers, Photographers, Fashion Stylists and Art Directors. Pessima "Vol.1" succeeded into producing its first original contents and Photo shoots, and involving sixteen artists from all over the world.

The release was held at Bim Milano on the 17th December 2023, featuring the Art Exhibition Devonian Mater of Filippo B. Chilelli, the Movie Screening of "Eternidade" of Aun Helden, and world premiere of Indie Videogame "Bloodborne Kart" from Lilith Walther.[6]

Vol.2

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Opia's Performance for the Pessima Vol.2 Release

In October 2024, Pessima releases "Vol.2" producing all of its content, photo shoots and Editorials. The magazine features international artists such as:

Jenna Marvin (Russia), E.R. Fightmaster (USA), Opia (UK), Vampy (USA), Lux Aeterna (Italy), 2 Dual (Australia).

The release was held at Bim Milano, and featured an exhibition and performance of the british duo Opia.[7][8]

Lists of Artists Involved

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Below is a list of Trans* and Non Binary Artists involved in Previous Pessima's Publications.

 
Gena Marvin & FakeTrailers for Pessima Vol.2
Name Volume
  Jenna Marvin Vol.2
  E.R. Fightmaster Vol.2
  Vampy Vol.2
  2 Dual Vol.2
  Opia Vol.2
  Lux Aeterna Vol.2
  Mel4ever Vol.1
  Archivo De La Memoria Trans Vol.1
  Aun Helden Vol.1
  Coin Stupid Vol.1
  Kunthug Vol.1
  El Hogg Vol.1
  Ela Falone Vol.1
  Elise Goodman Vol.1
  GIU & Shane Reynolds Vol.1
  Lilith Walther Vol.1
  B. Filippo Chilelli Vol.1
  Sathyan Rizzo Vol.1
  Savior Lunastorta Vol.1
  Cyb3rknight Vol.1
  Sunday Russel Vol.1
  Bones Tan Jones Vol.1

References

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  1. ^ Macciocchi, Simone (2024-08-30). "Parlare di arte e persone Trans* è un'idea PESSIMA!". FORME UNICHE (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. ^ "Very bad". Mag To Mag.
  3. ^ "Specific presenta straordinari presso Bim". MilanoToday.
  4. ^ "PESSIMA x ZONA BLU - Coeval Magazine". COEVAL. June 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Cristofaro, Salvatore (June 5, 2024). "Come viviamo lo spazio? Due mostre alla Manifattura Tabacchi di Firenze".
  6. ^ "Pessima Volume 1 Release".
  7. ^ "#VotePessima". zero.eu.
  8. ^ "PESSIMA VOL. 2".
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