Overhead still life of a white ceramic ashtray with gold jewelry, a set of keys with a red tag, and an owl tile on a dark wood table.

Still life of a lit candle, diamond earring, carving fork with rings, and vintage pin on blue linen.

An open floral vanity bag with red interior holding cosmetics, beside a disposable camera on floral upholstery.

Model flashing a peace sign while wearing a cropped green plaid shirt and high-waisted floral shorts against a grid backdrop.

Smiling woman holding a cigarette standing behind a banquet table set with glazed ham, asparagus, deviled eggs, and bread.

Framed portrait of a young man in a red blazer and striped tie holding a yellow rope in front of a house and car

Model wearing a captain hat, yellow bikini top, and red gingham bottoms pointing against a beige studio backdrop.

Woman wearing a winter scenic knit sweater seated on a floral sofa and holding an ornate carved picture frame.

A woman wearing a yellow bikini top, red gingham bikini bottoms, and a white captain hat posing against a warm studio background.

Framed portrait of a woman in a red dress holding a lit candle, mounted on a yellow wall beneath a brass picture light.

Young man in an olive green sweater with a red bow tie and blue jeans posed against a cloudy sky with flying seagulls.

Silver chronograph wristwatch with a black dial surrounded by whole white eggs inside a vintage patterned ceramic bowl.

Double-exposure editorial portrait of a woman in striped trousers and an embellished top overlaid with a golden ocean sunset.

Still life on floral armchair featuring glossy red patent clogs, a lime slice chain purse, vintage magazine, and orange check cloth.

Framed portrait of a woman in oversized sunglasses surrounded by household objects against pink floral wallpaper.

Double exposure poster of a woman wearing patterned trousers and top overlaid with a sunset landscape, taped to a textured wall.

Model posing against an ivy-patterned backdrop in a purple floral ruffled crop top and blue bikini bottoms holding a yellow candy box.

Mastermind Magazine Issue 19 2026

About

Issue 19 of Mastermind Magazine serves as a masterclass in editorial versatility, blending high-concept portraiture with an eclectic, curated aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and distinctly contemporary. Through the lens of photographer Roe Ethridge, the project explores a vibrant, narrative-driven visual language that channels the mundane alongside the precious. The editorial direction, spearheaded by fashion editor and stylist Conor Manning, leans into an intricate tapestry of textures—from vintage floral upholstery and checkered patterns to the glossy surfaces of patent leather clogs and silver timepieces. The imagery utilizes a mix of natural light and studio strobe to maintain an intimate atmosphere, while experiments with surreal double-exposure techniques add a dreamlike, cinematic quality to the portrait series. Megan Kiantos’s work as set designer is instrumental in grounding these portraits, creating domestic tableaux that feel staged yet personal. With beauty direction by makeup artist Susie Sobol and manicurist Lolly Koon, the styling emphasizes a sense of playful refinement. The result is a highly tactile, lifestyle-focused collection that navigates the intersection of fine art and commercial editorial, proving that everyday ephemera can be as visually arresting as high fashion. By layering analog sensibilities with modern styling, this issue solidifies Mastermind’s reputation for producing content that demands closer, lingering inspection.