Metal Print

Ana Rujas embraces chaos and vulnerability with fierce honesty. A fearless artist redefining truth through film, theatre and writing. From our print issue METAL 52.

In this METAL 51 interview, Sonoya Mizuno reflects on identity, fate and the quiet power of micro-decisions in a life shaped by transformation.

Alexandre Lavet turns error into language, inviting us to notice what’s usually ignored. In absence, his art finds quiet poetry, tension and care.

Walter Van Beirendonck proves fashion can be joyful, sincere and free. A colourful mind shaped by craft, not spectacle, and rooted in fearless creativity.

Dafne Keen says it all with a look. From child prodigy in Marvel and Star Wars to action icon, she reflects on her career and the emotion of her early projects.

Amalia Ulman blurs reality and fiction to challenge art, identity and class, exposing the fragility of authenticity in a world of simulacra.

From NYC basements to global stardom, LSDXOXO gets candid about "Dogma", queer joy, and the emotional depth behind his club-ready sound.

Omar Apollo turns grief into beauty in “God Said No”, an intimate album about loss, acceptance and new beginnings among trees and poetry.

Kim Petras rips through pop, time and identity with devilish fashion, trans power, and the star force of someone who was always meant to rule the world.

Arnaud Valois, a standout in French cinema, has captivated Europe’s top directors and Dior alike. Now, he shines as Yves Saint Laurent in the new hit show Becoming Karl Lagerfeld.

AJ Tracey, now 30, rose to fame with hits like “Thiago Silva” and “Ladbroke Grove.” His upcoming third album reflects a mature, introspective side, honoring his UK roots.

Gabriel Massan, a digital artist from Rio de Janeiro, blends decoloniality, queerness, and storytelling through digital forms, challenging societal norms and embracing diversity.