formaadists
Formaadists are adherents of Formaadism, a contemporary cultural and theoretical movement that centers on form as the primary creative force across music, literature, architecture, and visual arts. The movement began in the late 1990s among experimental poets and architects in Northern Europe, spreading through collectives and online forums.
Tenets include formal constraint, modular composition, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Formaadists prescribe methods such as constraint-based writing,
Practices include manifestos, collaborative projects, and public forums called Formapods—annual gatherings where practitioners present modular works
Notable figures include Iris Makinen, Jun Ho Park, and Mateo Velin; influential works include The Shape of
Impact and reception: Some universities have integrated Formaadist principles into interdisciplinary design and literary programs, while