ENCOUNTERS: The Superyacht Issue
Publication
2023
This thesis publication, presented as a lifestyle magazine, explores the world of superyachts and their normalization as symbols of success and prestige. Sparked by a coincidental encounter with two colossal yachts in Ibiza during the summer of 2022, it delves into how popular culture, social media, cinema, and the yachting industry perpetuate the illusion of attainable luxury—often at the expense of sustainability and equality. Blending field research, including an infiltration of the Monaco Yacht Show, with critical analysis, the publication examines the tension between those who covet luxury and the gatekeepers who define its allure. Spanning 121 pages, it is printed on Munken Polar Rough and Gloss HVMC paper. Limited copies are available.
ENCOUNTERS: The Superyacht, cover