Welcome to ART IS LIFE, our debut issue born from late-night conversations about what makes art surge through our hearts and minds. Between these pages, you'll find yourself lost in portraits of artists who dare to challenge the status quo, and pieces that aren't afraid to ask questions (like whether comics belong in the halls of fine art). The Doodler is a monument of creativity in all its forms – from pencil sketches in tattered notebooks to pieces of art that stop you in your tracks.

Take a journey through this issue and meet artists who are pushing the boundaries of creativity in remarkable ways. Join us as we move from Takashi Murakami's vibrant superflat universe to the gold-leafed The Kiss.

We've done this as a digital flip-book because we believe some traditions are worth keeping – that feeling of turning a page, the quiet moment before diving into a new story. ART IS LIFE is a toast to the times when art moves beyond the canvas and becomes something alive that changes how we see the world around us. We invite you to linger here, discover, debate, and perhaps find yourself reflected in these pages.