Spike Art Magazine × TOSHIKI (2020)
Spike Art Magazine is a contemporary art publication founded in Vienna in 2004. With contributions from artists, critics, curators, and scholars, it offers sharp and multifaceted perspectives on art and its surrounding culture. Editor-in-chief Rita Vitorelli—an artist herself—envisions Spike not merely as a source of information, but as a platform for critical thought and dialogue. The magazine features exhibition reviews, artist interviews, and essays that venture into philosophy, politics, and social issues, expanding the discourse beyond traditional art boundaries.
In addition to its Vienna base, Spike also operates a space in Berlin, where it hosts talks, performances, and events—continually probing the intersections of theory and practice in contemporary art.
This collaboration bag with Spike is deeply personal for Toshiki Yagisawa (TOSHIKI). As a longtime reader and admirer of the magazine, Spike has served as a compass—guiding his reflections on art and its role in daily life. His profound respect and quiet admiration for the publication became the driving force behind this project.
The exterior of the bag features bold drawings by editor-in-chief Rita Vitorelli, while the interior is lined with an archive of past Spike covers—paying homage to the magazine's visual identity and intellectual legacy. Crafted entirely from 100% recyclable materials, the bag embodies a balance of ideals and aesthetics.
This is more than just a collaboration item; it is a quiet dialogue between art and its beholder. A tangible essay where Spike's words and ideas intersect with TOSHIKI's personal gaze.
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Spike Art Magazine × TOSHIKI (2020)
Spike Art Magazine is a contemporary art magazine founded in Vienna in 2004. It has created a forum for criticism and dialogue by sharply capturing art and its surroundings from a variety of perspectives, including those of artists, critics, curators, and scholars. Editor-in-Chief Rita Vitorelli, herself an artist, positions Spike not simply as an information magazine but as a "media for thought." In addition to exhibition reviews and artist interviews, the magazine also features discussions that go beyond the boundaries of art, including philosophy, politics, and social issues.
The group also has a space in Berlin, where they continue to present the current state of contemporary art at the intersection of theory and practice through talk events and performances.
This collaboration bag with Spike has been a favorite book of Toshiki Yagisawa (TOSHIKI) for many years, and it has been like a guidepost that helps him think about art and connect it to his life. Deep respect and personal admiration are the driving force behind this production.
The bag features a bold drawing by editor-in-chief Rita Vitorelli on the surface, while the inside features an archive of Spike covers. Respect for Spike's visual identity and intellectual heritage is evident in the details. The bag is made from 100% recyclable eco-friendly materials, achieving a balance between philosophy and aesthetics.
This bag is more than just a collaboration item; it is like a quiet dialogue between art and its recipient. It could be described as a tangible essay where the words and ideas that Spike has delivered and TOSHIKI's perspective come together.
