Inside OK-RM And Goldwin 0’s New Book Exploring The Multidimensional Nature of Art

It’s no secret that we live in a world of categorisation, and art is no exception. What makes poetry, poetry? Or photography, photography? And what happens when we blur the lines between practices and mediums? In an ongoing collaboration between London-based design studio OK-RM and Goldwin 0, their newly published limited edition book, Collective Study, is nothing short of a manifesto looking to formalise new ways of examining and making art rooted in collaboration.

Collective Study brings together an eclectic mix of creative minds, including poet Lila Matsumoto, graphic artist Karl Nawrot, and designer Nur Abbas, to explore uncharted territories in art and design. The publication itself reflects this collaborative spirit, where no single art form is prioritized over another. Instead, each discipline — poetry to visual art — coexists within the same space, creating a rich tapestry of ideas and experiments.

At the heart of Collective Study is poetry, serving as the structural backbone that guides readers through the 384 colour plates of imagery. These images, sequenced with care, invite a deep exploration of the compositional elements that emerged during the residency. Accompanying the visuals is a thoughtful essay, presented in English and Japanese, that distils the core concepts behind the project. The essay, like the book itself, is richly illustrated with glimpses into the creative processes that unfolded during the residency.

But Collective Study is more than a documentation of artistic experimentation; it’s a utopian vision. By engaging in this collective practice, the participants offer a proposition for a new way of being and living—one where collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect for diverse artistic practices create a harmonious and forward-thinking community.

Collective Study has a limited run of 500 copies, available exclusively at InOtherWords.