Absent exists to create a visually and emotionally impactful storytelling platform that documents and preserves the individuality, humanity, and lived experiences of real people.

To encourage deeper human connection by slowing people down long enough to truly see one another — transforming ordinary lives and personal stories into meaningful works of art and archival storytelling.

Issue 001

Coming Winter 2027

A new publication dedicated to culture, creativity, and the stories that connect us.