Vivo Journal: A Human Bookology Magazine Launches Second Issue on Care

Vivo Journal, an independent magazine founded in 2022 by Chiara Adele Ruozzo, investigates contemporary culture through books as anthropological tools. The magazine, initially developed as a thesis project in London and now based in Milan, published its second issue in September 2025. The issue focuses on the theme of care, featuring international contributors from diverse fields. It explores archives, public versus private book ownership, and includes contributions like artist Agata Ferrari Bravo's interpretation of Pinocchio as an archetypal childhood experience. The magazine also highlights the Post-Digital Publishing Archive by Stefano Lorusso in conversation with Federico Nejrotti, the Fashion Research Library in Oslo, and the Transplantation Library in Paris, a space promoting Afro-diasporic culture. Future plans include a third issue starting January 2026 and events beyond print, such as exhibitions and talks.