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"Culture is what makes us different but it is also what connects us. It is the glue that holds us together and holds the story of our past, present and future." Founded by creative director, designer and visual artist Mike Nicholls, we officially launched in 2017 with UMBER, our themed-graphic journal highlighting the Black and Brown perspective. Through the power of print, we took our readers on

12/25/2025

Thank you to the 150 supporters who preordered the Winter Gallery.

Your early support made this possible.

The Collage Issue is now available to order.
→ Link in bio.

11/22/2025

From Issue 01 to now — every Umber cover has been a timestamp in living culture. Today, we add a new cover to the archive.

Introducing The Collage Issue —
Our winter, 240-page gallery of multidimensional talents and the creative intersections that shape their perspectives.

This 9 × 12 inch archive is built to live on coffee tables, in studios, and in the hands of people who love print. Inside this issue: intimate interviews, and unseen artwork.

Join Umber in this archival movement in art, design, and music.

Presales end December 22nd.
Get yours before it hits the stands.
Link in bio.

12/06/2022

We're opening back up our classic Umber store! We have a limited quantity of all of our releases; the Vulnerability, Sound, Sports & Wealth issue, our popular BBP Digest featuring Souls of Mischief and so much more.

Use the promo code “UMBERHOLIDAY” at checkout and get 20% off everything.

https://shop.thisisumber.com/

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