Butu Mag #2 Anthropology140 x 210 mm, 76 pages London, UK Annual First published in 2024 Editor in chief and creative director: Joseph Yorke Westcott Design: Lukman Ipese Launched at the tail end of 2024, Butu Mag is a small format arts and culture magazine with a focus on platforming artworks, creatives and stories often overlooked in mainstream discourse. Combining candid photography, meditative essays, interviews, poetry and artheld together by a vibrant and no nonsense
It’s a clever idea
this sophomore issue opens a dialogue on identity and belonging through the illustrated story of Ed (Thread)
profiles the fashion designer Victor Barragán
the logo is subtly embossed on a sparkly pearlescent paper
US & London
Design: Juan Areizaga
catch shop manager Danielle's piece on page 166)
and photographer Enzo Tonati—some of whom are featured in more depth in the interview section of this edition
because the references and way that we inspire the wider industry is more visible than we are
Read our At Work With interview with editor Maria Jourdina-Robinson
This issue for Spring 2026 features portfolios of work from Thomas Haywood
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