Plaster magazine
Plaster is an independent art magazine covering visual culture and offbeat stories from the contemporary art world. Founded in 2020 as a poster zine and relaunched in 2023 as a print and digital publication, the magazine positions itself as “the art magazine that won’t hurt your head.”
The logotype is based on the sharp, zeitgeisty serif Cirka – informal and connected, yet structurally tight. It sets the tone for a brand that resists academic rigidity while staying firmly rooted in graphic design culture.
Three typefaces define the magazine’s typographic system. Brubeck, a condensed display typeface with loud, expressive forms, is used for headlines, section openers, and large typographic moments that demand attention. Its compressed rhythm and distinctive counters give the magazine an edge in web and social media applications.
For body copy and general content, Brut Grotesque provides contrast and readability. Its pragmatic, slightly awkward geometry lends the layouts a human, non-neutral tone – consistent with the magazine’s editorial voice. Boogy Brut, used for subheads and pull quotes, adds an informal punch with its compact proportions and gestural details. Rather than creating a strict hierarchy, the three fonts interact dynamically, creating shifting layers of tone and emphasis.
