
Ishaan Gangavkar
Co-Founder / Editor-in Chief
Raised in a household where literature was deeply valued, I developed an early appreciation for the written word. After a quick break from the field, I found myself drawn back with a sense of urgency, one to create, question and contribute with intent. In founding TwoSteps, a platform built on connection, creativity and opportunity, a spark came back. The Brief emerged as a site of discussion, a space dedicated to intentional discussion and critical reflection. As Editor-in-Chief of the Brief, I curate monthly themes to frame discussions and to challenge perspectives. Each edition, we encourage artists, thinkers and readers to engage with their work, and bring reflection into their creative process. The goal is not simply to publish, but to cultivate a movement to revive interest in the arts and to showcase the power of ideas expressed through creativity.
7 pieces by Ishaan Gangavkar
- Why Not?Why? What doubt lingers in your mind, as it does in mine?°07 · Manifesto · by Ishaan Gangavkar · 3 min read

- Do you remember ?°06 · Manifesto · by Ishaan Gangavkar · 3 min read

- Can you be too Inspired ?What does that even mean, to be inspired? Where does it come from, and how does it manifest?°05 · Manifesto · by Ishaan Gangavkar · 4 min read

- Act Now. Think LaterI’m positive you had plenty of great ideas, but let them slip away far too often. Here’s how to fix that…°04 · Manifesto · by Ishaan Gangavkar · 2 min read

- What if it all works out ?From the 3 AM rabbit-holes on the movie you just watched, to the inquisitive nature of all artists in wanting to explore the limits of possibilities, this month we ask why? Why should I care? When should I start? What if I fail?°03 · Manifesto · by Ishaan Gangavkar · 3 min read

- The Creative IdentityFor the second edition of our monthly magazine, we focus on creative identity. Regardless of your medium of expression, navigating one’s creative identity is a constant battle fought by artists everywhere.°02 · Manifesto · by Ishaan Gangavkar · 1 min read

- The TwoSteps SolutionCreative hiring is broken. Algorithms and nepotism decide who is allowed to work, leaving open access and opportunity behind. For all those who refuse to follow the trends and prefer to focus on their craft, we propose a solution.°01 · Manifesto · by Ishaan Gangavkar · 3 min read

