magazine editorial layout for its last page titled “nine perfect minutes” of music interviews. this one featured interview with godfather of goth/rock alice cooper. interview by jean uhelszki. view all work related to this project.
Editorial / Art Direction
editorial: the suburban dream fashion story
magazine art direction by ucef hanjani in collaboration with photographer greg sorensen. view all work for editorial / art direction.
editorial: the red and the black story
the red and the black, an editorial story, is a play upon laid back luxury. the story is an ode to the use of fashion as social commentary in stendhal’s famous novel, le rouge et le noir. art directed by ucef hanjani in collaboration with photographer karen collins. view all work for karen collins.
editorial: Anti Graffiti with photographer Tony Hamboussi
in the process of ideation for the “street issue” of our magazine, there was discussion around which prominent graffiti artists in new york we should cover. the idea was apt, but rather cliche especially for an issue on such a topic. after long afternoons over coffee and research we settled on the idea of photographing […]
editorial: interview with jean genet
for an art magazine editorial design and selection, the focus was on french writer jean genet. being a prominent and controversial french novelist, playwright, poet, and essayist, genet was certainly a perfect candidate. moreover, he is credited with penning the biography of swiss artist alberto giacometti l’atelier d’alberto giacometti, in addition to numerous films and […]
editorial: 5 O’Clock Hero with photographer Russ Flatt
art direction by ucef hanjani. photographed by russ flatt. view all work for editorial / art direction.
editorial: pieces featuring raf simons and stella mccartney
one of the many editorial features created as an on-going section of soma magazine. the pieces featured important figures in fashion, art, music, and design. the candidates were invited to submit a copy of their right hand for a palm reading to accompany their interviews. the identities of the candidates would be keep secret from […]
editorial: 85 with photographer karen collins
an exploration of music, rhythm and color across 12 pages. mixing art and fashion where the subject matter is not taken literally (what to buy) but emotionally and intellectually (what i want to be). the story is both modern and full of aspiration, but also sustains the essence of art and fashion. editorial story by […]
press: nike be free featured in designcollector
ceft and company’s nike be free campaign with art photographer denis darzacq and photographer/director barnaby roper landed in blogs around the world. it is featured here, in designcollector, an exclusive website providing a visual overdose of creativity to their international readers.
press: creative review future stars of fashion with lee swillingham
karen collins featured in creative review for her beautiful work with soma magazine. an interesting article featuring the photographer’s inspirations and otherwise. view all work for karen collins.
press: picture magazine feature on creative director ucef hanjani
picture magazine’s editorial on ucef hanjani and his immaculate contributions to soma magazine while working as their creative director.
editorial: the power of small
soma editorial with creative direction by ucef hanjani. view all work for editorial / art direction.
editorial: berlin story
creative direction from ucef hanjani for soma magazine. view all work for editorial / art direction.
