Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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"Photographer John Kilar’s site will tell you, simply, that he is a nomad. Portraits and landscapes by Kilar will show you that too, with a raw presentation of untamed characters and equally wild and beautiful locations. Variety does not shake the colorful, documentary aesthetic that is true to his photos, which show a curious admiration for each subject.

John Kilar’s images can be found in Oyster Magazine, VICE, Dazed & Confused, Purple Fashion, and DIS Magazine. His client list includes Heineken, Urban Outfitters, The Cobra Snake, and several other lifestyle-saavy brands which Kilar worked with while living in Venice Beach, California."

Text by Linnea Stephan @ Juxtapoz

Topics Discussed In This Episode:
His journey into a nomadic lifestyle
Synchronicities
Following your bliss
Deactivating technology to be more focused on the present moment
Expanding consciousness
Identity
Having empathy towards others

John's Website:
johnkilar.com

Artist Decoded Patreon:
patreon.com/artistdecoded

Originally Posted 7. 7.17