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featured Illustration

An elemental figure cloaked in Fire and Water, simultaneously burning and quenching the land. This evokes the practices of traditional land stewards, who used controlled burning to promote ecological diversity and reduce wildfires. The black figure, challenges the negative connotations often associated with the color. She symbolizes rich, fertile earth, the nurturing darkness of the womb, and the vast expanse of space.

Asen James

A symbiosis of the arts

Welcome to Art Dialogues, an online magazine created by photographer Anita Goes with the goal of expanding art dialogues between Brazil and the world.
Anita has been living in New York for a decade. Despite being far from her homeland, she thought about how to stay connected with Brazil’s artistic production.
This gave rise to the idea of founding a magazine that focuses on artists, going beyond the final artwork. Through conversations, we explore the thoughts, inspirations, and creative processes of a diverse community of collaborators.

We invite you to be part of this family.

Our Team

Anita Goes

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Anita Goes (b. 1985) is a Brazilian photographer and visual artist, currently based in New York with over a decade of creative presence in the city. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Senac, The Brazilian School of Art and Photography, and pursued a diploma in Art History at the Museum of Modern Art São Paulo.

In 2017, Anita was invited to join Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst School of Fine Art in Leipzig, Germany, as a Resident Artist, where she resided and honed her craft for a year. Simultaneously, during her time in Leipzig, she assumed the role of Creative Director for fashion at ONLY Mobile Magazine.

As a photographer, she has collaborated with renowned publications such Harper’s Bazaar Brazil, Schön, Iki Italy, FFW Magazine, Key, S/N, and Serafina. In July 2023, she found The Art Dialogues Magazine, further solidifying her dedication to art and dialogue within the industry.

Dean Nicastro

Creative Director - Design

Dean is a multidisciplinary creative director with over 20 years of brand building experience. He has worked across an array of industries with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. He creates engaging, meticulously crafted work that fits the needs of his clients and inspires meaningful connections with their brands. Dean’s design has been consistently recognized and has earned numerous awards from the Type Directors Club, Print Magazine, the Art Director’s Club, and AIGA New York.

Raquel Andrade

Carol Deelay

Brand & Artist Collaboration Director

Carol is a Costume Designer and Fashion Stylist based in NYC. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she attended Senai Cetiqt Fashion School and worked for several brands in Rio, including La Estampa in partnership with Farm Rio. In NYC, she has worked as a stylist on countless commercials and fashion publications for VOGUE, NYLON, FFW, BILLY MAGAZINE, and REMIX. Since 2016, she has been a member of the unions for Costume Designer and Wardrobe Costumer, working on projects for TV and film such as GOTHAM (Fox), MANIAC (Netflix), BLACKKKLASMAN (Spike Lee Joint), UNCUT GEMS (Safdie Brothers), THE DEUCE (HBO), THE HUNT (Amazon Prime), and SEVERANCE (Apple TV), to name a few. Carol has been living in New York for over 10 years and working as a designer for over 20 years.

Cam McIver

Creative Director - Web

Cam McIver is a web designer, sought-after DJ, avid record collector and Lot Radio presenter based in Brooklyn, New York. His sets encompass a wide range of groove-based genres and he has had the honor of sharing the stage with an array of legendary artists such as Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Maseo (De La Soul), Pete Rock, John Morales and Sir Norman Jay.

His web design agency, KRS-Creative, is a premier web design firm nestled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, New York. With a legacy spanning over 15 years, the agency is dedicated to crafting exceptional websites that seamlessly marry form and function.

Featuring a diverse portfolio spanning from small businesses to high-profile organizations, KRS-Creative have collaborated with industry leaders such as TIDAL streaming service, A/D/O (owned by MINI/BMW Group), BHP Billiton, and Evan Williams Bourbon.

Luisa Graça

Contributing Editor

Luisa Graça is a culture writer and film curator and consultant from São Paulo, Brazil. Her work has been published in renowned publications such as Tank, Billboard, The Guardian, Serafina, Vogue Brasil, ELLE Brasil, and Harpers Bazaar Brasil, among others.

Asen James

Guest Illustrator

Asen James is a Brooklyn-based artist who engages with music, visual art, and performance. He is a co-founder of FON Adaptive, a conceptual arts incubator and DJ collective. Throughout his career, collaboration and community have been central themes, reflected in his diverse experiences that include event curation, production, and mentoring youth as a member of the grassroots organization Brooklyn Combine.

Currently, Asen’s visual work explores the cultural and societal power dynamics shaped by language and symbolism, inviting viewers to critically examine the connections between art, identity, and community.