How does tradition, transformation, and myth stand the test of time? In ODE Issue 2, three distinct artistic voices explore how the past and present collide—revealing new ways to experience wonder today. Their work invites us to rethink how history, identity, and imagination intersect. Photographer Jimin Son captures the enduring spirit of Korean martial arts masters and everyday people who keep tradition alive in a fast-changing world, challenging the idea that heritage belongs only to history. The duo ICTM reflect on transformation as a fluid journey of emotions and moments, reminding us that change shapes our identity without erasing who we truly are. Bridging myth and reality, Paris-based artist Shuo Hao animates hybrid creatures drawn from ancient stories and personal rituals—inviting us to see how invisible connections weave through cultures and time. Explore their full works in ODE Issue 2, distributed internationally in partnership with KD Presse, and available at select newsstands and online at kdpresse.com. The issue’s exhibition is open to the public in Paris at LVMH Métiers d’Art 22–29 May and Milan at 10 Corso Como 29 May–4 June.