Foreign Origins


The Journal: An Exchange of Foreign Origins provides a blueprint to the 4N universe, chronicling the beginnings of 4N and its backstory.

The Journal features text by Wen-You Cai on inspirations for the 4N magazine format, and her experience as a visa sponsor and recommendation letter-writer. Mirrored throughout is Special Special’s designer, Panny Chayapumh’s, personal journey on the opposite side of the visa journey–measuring adulthood through three-year O-1 visa cycles, and inspirations for the magazine’s design.
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>ABOUT  4N
Stemming from the creative platform of Special Special, 4N is a biannual
magazine showcasing extraordinary foreign talent in America. We recognize
the challenges faced by foreigners in obtaining sufficient credentials to
demonstrate their value for staying in the United States, and 4N acts as a
platform for those artists to present their work in the company of other
talented creatives. Our goal for 4N is to create a community-based publication
that honors and highlights the exciting work and personalities involved.


>ABOUT SPECIAL SPECIAL
Special Special is a creative studio based in New York City, founded by Wen-You Cai. 
The studio began in 2016 as an arts project space and shop in the East Village, showcasing 
everyday art editions produced in collaboration with artists of all mediums. Special Special 
continues to uphold a collaborative spirit with like-minded creatives, and is committed to 
fostering community through our unique perspectives.

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>STOCKISTS
NY
Accent Sisters
Bungee Space
Codex
McNally Jackson
LRCNYC.online
Printed Matter
54 Hudson


LA
Skylight Books

EUROPE
Archive Souq
Do You Read  Me?!
Print Room

>CONTACT
For general inquiries please email
4N@specialspecial.com