Originally established in 1987 as a naturist (FKK) magazine, Jung und Frei (Young and Free) spent decades documenting European nudist colonies and the lifestyle of "free body culture". After a period of decline and legal challenges in the late 1990s—culminating in its "indexing" by German authorities in 1996—the title has undergone a modern revival.
9/10 (Deducted one point for the spine cracking too easily—cheap glue, expensive soul). Jung Frei Magazine 117
So, what makes Jung Frei Magazine 117 stand out? The answer lies in its eclectic mix of content, which effortlessly blends high-fashion editorials with thought-provoking features and interviews. This issue is no exception, boasting a visually stunning cover that showcases a young woman in all her glory – confident, unapologetic, and free. Originally established in 1987 as a naturist (FKK)
Limited to a print run of 5,000 copies, Issue 117 is numbered and includes a perforated postcard readers can mail back with their own “shadow confession”—anonymized confessions will be published in Issue 118. This participatory ritual blurs the line between reader and contributor, an ethos central to the Jung Frei project. So, what makes Jung Frei Magazine 117 stand out
But if you are a creative professional, a student of visual culture, or simply someone who feels exhausted by the sterile perfection of Instagram, this issue is a breath of exhaust fumes. It is raw, it is confusing, and occasionally it is illegible. But that is the nature of being young and free.
