Alex Kazemi
Canadian artist (born 1994)
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Alex Kazemi (born June 22, 1994) is a Canadian pop artist, author, journalist and chief executive officer of VOID Collective. He is best known as the writer of Pop Magick: A Simple Guide to Bending Your Reality, released in February 2020 with a foreword by Rose McGowan.
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| Born | June 22, 1994 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupations | Writer, pop artist, journalist |
| Website | alexkazemi |
Career
In 2009, Kazemi worked as managing editor of Prim magazine for three years, working alongside editor-in-chief Kristin Prim.[1][2] In 2017, Kazemi released a series of Marilyn Manson video ads for the album Heaven Upside Down that were pulled by Manson due to timing.[3] He currently works as a regular contributor at V magazine and editor of his own publication, The Advisor.[4][5]
Yours Truly, Brad Sela and New Millennium Boyz
In 2013, Kazemi wrote his first novel, titled Yours Truly, Brad Sela. After uploading a 50-page excerpt online, it quickly received attention and reached over 132,000 views.[6] In 2014, he signed a book deal with MTV Books for the manuscript. Kazemi has since taken down the excerpt online. It was planned for publication in 2017.[7] In 2023, with Permuted Press, Kazemi published a final version of the novel, now titled New Millennium Boyz.[8] It follows an adolescent boy named Brad Sela growing up in 2000s America. The book has received praise from writers such as Bret Easton Ellis and Poppy Z. Brite.
Snapchat: Mudditchgirl91
In 2015, Oyster premiered his short film live on Snapchat, titled Snapchat: Mudditchgirl91.[9] The film was directed by Kazemi and starred Bella McFadden, who goes by @internetgirl online. The film was reviewed by numerous outlets including Playboy, Paper Magazine, i-D, and Bullett.[10][11][12][13] The film was discussed in Nancy Jo Sales' book, American Girls: Social Media And The Secret Lives Of Teenagers.[14]
The Advisor
In April 2016, Kazemi launched The Advisor, which describes itself as "a new digital platform that features handwritten open letters penned by contemporary male icons to young men".[5] The Advisor has published letters from notable individuals such as Richard Kern, Bruce LaBruce, Justin Tranter, and Moby.
King Kong Magazine
In 2018, Kazemi was a guest pop editor at King Kong Magazine and guest features editor at King Kong Garçon's first edition.[15][16]
Personal life
Kazemi is demisexual.[17]
Bibliography
Fiction
- New Millennium Boyz (2023)
Non-Fiction
- Pop Magick: A Simple Guide to Bending Your Reality (2020)
Songwriting discography
| Release year | Artist | Album | Credit | Notes |
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| 2014 | Ariel Pink | pom pom | "Not Enough Violence" | Writer |