Observed arrival · 2026-09-22
Magister Cards, an Alternative Mythology in 54 Paintings
A collectible art card deck presents an original universe across four symbolic worlds, combining mythology, medieval intrigue, alchemy, and modern cultural archetypes.
- For
- Collectors of illustrated mythology and playing-card art
- Worth noticing
- The 54 cards use four classic suits, but their suit and rank symbols are deliberately omitted and must be decoded.
Field notes
The project maps 54 paintings onto the structure of a standard deck while withholding conventional suit and rank markings, replacing them with a symbol system readers are expected to interpret. Its four domains range from Olympic Gods and alchemical secret-keepers to Templars and celebrity archetypes. The site identifies Vasily Pochitsky and Alexander Zhilchik as the artist and mythology co-creators, and frames publishing, production, and distribution as partnership opportunities rather than presenting a live retail checkout.
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