40-Polaroid Book

It is the summer 2024 issue of the Berlin-based magazine 032c, which provides an in-depth look at the American opioid crisis and its reflection in culture and society. The subtitle "The Opioid Crisis Lookbook" refers to a historical and aesthetic study of this serious issue, with themes explored through photographs, essays, and interviews.

Editors Dasha Zaharova and Dustin Cauchi present a comprehensive dossier dedicated to this drug epidemic, accompanied by photographs by Tobio Spichtig documenting Berlin streets affected by the same phenomenon. The magazine also features unique visual narratives - for example, Petra Collins and Helena Tejedor capture singer Rosalía in surreal scenes, while Sebastián Faena and Ras Bartram present Kate Upton and Loli Bahia in contrasting settings, from luxury rooms to rural farms.

The issue also includes fascinating interviews, with Luka Sabbat sharing his views on contemporary culture and Bryan Johnson sharing his experiment in longevity, involving the daily consumption of hundreds of supplements. Among the essays, we find deep reflections on the identity of chromium or the impact of cultural appropriation.