The inaugural issue of mates magazine brings together 50 emerging creatives; Photographers from Accra, nail artists from Hong Kong, dub musicians from Bristol, fine art painters from Brighton, and young creatives from Kuala Lumpur. Curated profiles, interviews, personal stories and imagery dominate the 200+ pages of the issue with one simple goal: to showcase emerging creatives across the industry. Selected works and artists were featured in our group exhibition at a London gallery in September 2025.