The project is part of Make Space, Lenovo’s ongoing creative series designed to empower the next generation of artists by giving them access to the latest technology, cultural collaborators, and real-world opportunities to explore, play, and make boldly. Whether through gallery takeovers, workshops, or digital-first activations, Make Space exists to support artists and uplift their opportunity to shape the future of creativity.
twentynine isn’t just a zine—it’s a blueprint for what Make Space can be: immersive, collaborative, and unafraid to question the creative status quo. And for Lenovo and Intel, it’s proof that when artists lead the way, technology can expand possibilities.
Created as both a mini magazine and physical exhibition, twentynine isn’t your average zine drop. Modeled after publications like Seventeen, Teen Vogue, and shopping catalogs like Delia’s, it blends absurd AI-assisted spreads with fashion and performance art, questioning the beauty standards, identity politics, and influencer archetypes that shaped a generation. “We’re using technology, our human brains, and the assistance of a beautiful energy called AI,” Maya jokes. Think: quizzes like “Are you a good influencer?” or “Are you a good friend?” next to dreamy, AI-aided Beepy Bella jewelry ads and plush dolls pulled from their imagined editorials. Dreamy kaleidoscopic colors, far out collages, cute cartoon-inspired characters and fashion-forward style moments also fill the pages with more playfulness and whimsy.
