TheArtGorgeous - Issue 10 Summer 2022

ISSUE 10 SUMMER 2022

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Discover an uplifting immersive art installation by floral artist Ruby Barber of Studio Mary Lennox The dream-like piece incorporates a dozen piloted drones into a new-to-the-world viewing experience.

It is part of Porsche’s series of special art and design commissions „The Art of Dreams”.

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ello Gorgeous, After kicking off TheArtGorgeous’ first art world power list more than two years ago, and after finally emerging from under our rock to this new normal, we’re ready to present our latest power list: The Top 100 Creators. Now, take note, it differs from many other design, future entrepreneur or art world rankings you may have seen before. Accompanied by easily recognisable high-profile names, a new breed of game-changer is proudly gathered and presented in this issue.

While slowly mastering the art of how to #homeoffice right, we lost touch with some global networks and got stuck in our own realities, so starting to follow these global creators is like a juice cleanse for our brain cells.

Their stories inspire and energise us. Never forget that there is no limit and that the ambitious think out of the box. As a dear friend just reminded me: Fight for fantasy.

Use your power and network to create awareness for something, find your niche. It can be frustrating to see things around us on fire and to be plagued by feelings of limitations in trying to make the world a better place.

But you can make a difference in your community, your network, your circle – what are you waiting for?

Stay safe, healthy and sane!

And know that we love you all...

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If you know us, you will have noticed that we have a thing for industry crossovers and love to explore all that is boundary-pushing. Conversations about emerging trends in environmental architecture, interior design in the metaverse or how to revive the centuries-long tradition of glass blowing can be so much more exciting than discussing the latest evening sales (unless it was your work that made the new record, of course).

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Anna Maja Spiess Anna Maja Spiess is a conceptual artist, leader of TheArtGorgeous HOUSE, the CVO at PINSL – an NFT startup – and occasionally writes. She delights in all forms of creativity, is deeply inspired by her fellow humans and loves alonetime in the forrest with her dogs.

Sophia Thowinsson

A true global citizen, Sophia Thowinsson was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia and has lived in places like Mexico City and Milan before moving to Paris to become an art expert. Currently, she is developing her career as a consultant in contemporary art, production and journalism, and is looking for new projects with a multicultural approach and an emphasis on women’s rights. Sophia is the creator of V Collectif, a socio-cultural art collective dedicated to empowering women.

Maria Nitulescu

Maria Nitulescu has been exploring the world through art since an early age. She holds a B.A. from the National University of Arts in Bucharest, an M.A. in Creative Communication for Cultural Heritage from Brera Academy, Milan, and a postgraduate degree from the Institute for Art in Context - Berlin University of the Arts (UdK). Maria is a trained artist and works as an independent curator, art education practitioner and art writer with regular contributions to different magazines.

Apart from art, she loves scents. Her current collection consists of over 30 niche perfumes and counting.

Kaj Lehner

Kaj Lehner is a Paris-based fashion and portrait photographer with a strong affection for brutalist architecture.

Jamie Bennett Peigi Mackillop

Peigi Mackillop started her career in the arts in Hong Kong and is now the marketing and PR manager for Roseberys Auctioneers in London, on top of being a freelance art writer. Peigi has a particular interest in modern and contemporary art with a keen eye on emerging female artists.

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Jamie is currently based in Hong Kong. She is a freelancer extraordinaire who dabbles in a little of everything from writing to social media management. Her passion for art and travel has taken her all over the world in her search for contemporary masters.

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AKIS JOANNOU DEST FOUNDATION ATHENS

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Every summer, DESTE hosts a contemporary art exhibition within a former slaughterhouse on the Greek island of Hydra.

The space is assigned to a single artist or team. Previous exhibitors include Kiki Smith, Paul Chan, Kara Walker, Doug Aitken, Matthew Barney and Elizabeth Peyton, and David Shrigley.

reek-Cypriot industrialist and art collector, Dakis Joannou, didn’t enter the art world to start his own collection. Rather, the self-proclaimed “anti-collector” became involved to broaden the reach of contemporary artists, especially those who were emerging.

Even his fascination with contemporary artists was somewhat reserved. Joannou took the position of only promoting artists that he had met, including Maurizio Cattelan, Urs Fischer, George Condo and, most noticeably, Jeff Koons. To this day, Joannou is a patron of the artists he collects, many of whom are now blue-chip artists.

This year will be one of the most exciting collaborations to date, not least because of the events’ hiatus due to the ongoing pandemic. DESTE has invited Jeff Koons, one of Joannou’s longest companions and one of the most recognised artists in the contemporary art world, to take over the space.

Joannou has featured Koons’ work in his collection since 1985. Their most renowned collaboration yet is a 115 ft luxury superyacht, which serves as a floating piece of art, entitled “Guilty”.

In 1983, Joannou founded DESTE (transliterated from the Greek verb “to look”), a non-profit that organises contemporary art exhibitions and supports projects of emerging and established artists alike.

Koons’ concept is still very much under wraps – all will be revealed at the upcoming event this June in Hydra.

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Ahead of the Koons-Joannou collaboration, we have teamed up with DESTE to offer a limited set of stickers to celebrate this once-in-alifetime event.

This issue comes with DESTE Stickers by Jeff Koons. If the stickers are gone already, someone else was quicker! Write to us at contact@theartgorgeous.com

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Gorgeous Jungle Meta-Crew p. 24 / High Street p. 30 / The Talent Spotters p. 36 / The Newcomers p. 38 / The Eclectic Collectors p. 42 / Power Duos p. 44 / Made in Italy p. 48 / En Vogue p. 50 / Foodies p. 56 19

Introducing the Top 100 Creators from around the world who are raising the bar in everything they do, spearheading the creative worlds into new territories and all the while inspiring us to greater heights This power list differs from many other design, entrepreneur or art world rankings. Yes, you will find those well-known and universally loved art and design scene fixtures. However, there are also other types of trailblazers: a new breed of game-changer with roots in other creative industries, new voices with strong mission statements as well as the eclectic collectors supporting and influencing the possibilities available for mould-breaking creators.

We, too, want to promote fresh ideas and new perspectives.

That is why you will find missing from this list the ’grams of most of the major galleries, artists and museums, which mainly introduce their regular programmes and works. While that’s an absolutely legitimate thing to do, we want to look at a bigger picture: original content created with a purpose beyond the commercial, the revival of centuries-old crafts, social missions – that which steers the art world towards new innovations.

So how have these industry expansions and creative crossovers come to fruition? We believe it’s all about making art, design and creativity accessible to new audiences and thinking out of the box. And the big powerhouses taking on new faces under their established wings, uplifting emerging artists to achieve overnight fame also have their part to play.

We are talking about creating awareness and using one’s visibility and power to challenge existing structures and change the game. Following these guidelines, we are excited to gather creators shaping the future conversation, those who will inspire you to find your niche, to fight for fantasy and to make a difference for yourself and others.

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01 Monica Hernandez Artist

Working in the traditional medium of oil painting, Dominican Republic-born, Bronx-based Hernandez investigates womanhood, body, sexuality and identity through her art. Her Instagram has a massive following and acts as a platform where relevant topics such as mental health, representation and self-love play a crucial role.

02 09 Rachel Cole Art Advisor

Focusing on works of BIPOC, LQTBQ+ and female-presenting artists, Mexican-American art advisor, Rachel Cole, has been placing works worth several million in private and public collections from Brooklyn Museum to ICA Miami. @rachelcoleartadvisory

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04 Louisa Clement Artist

Right now, it feels like the closest we can get to anyone is through a screen, so Louisa Clement’s art is right on brand.

Her artwork involves avatars and virtual reality as her practice explores the new forms of communication brought along by the digital age. Most striking? An AI doll that’s a look-a-like of the artist herself. @clement_louisa

03 Kendall Bessent Artist

An intimate insight into Black emotions and the complexity of Blackness are the central topics of Atlanta-born, New Yorkbased photographer Bessent, who has been featured across major media outlets and has also exhibited at Fotografiska NYC. @kendallbessent

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05 05 Shira Barzilay Creator

Instagram sensation and artist, Shira Barzilay – aka KOKETIT – is often described as a doodle poet. KOKETIT is known for her digital and ink one-line minimalist drawings, which can be found all over, including magazines and adorning garments in fashion collections. @koketit

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07 Shona McAndrew Artist

Shona McAndrew uses her Instagram account and art to combat gender inequality. She created the movement #SkinIsTheNewCanvas, elevating her feed into a statement of celebration of all female bodies without fetishising them.

06 Lærke Bagger Designer

Lærke Bagger is a Danish knitwear designer and mother of two who began knitting as a hobby when she was on maternity leave as a remedy for loneliness. Via her Instagram and new book Close Knit, this young textile artist is rapidly gaining a fanatical worldwide following.

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08 08 Andrés Reisinger Designer

Argentina-born and Barcelona-based Andrés Reisinger dubs himself as the ‘unclassifiable artist.’ His practice spans from IRL design practice to metaverse exploration of nature and environment. He creates virtual places of longing that give a sense of peace and tranquility. @reisingerandres

10 Alissa Aulbekova and Paula Sello Creative Directors

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DotPigeon is an artist based in Milan who is known for sleek interior canvases. His signature: each work includes his black-masked alter ego. DotPigeon has also translated his interior dreams into the crypto art world. @_dotpigeon

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The London-based creative duo Aulbekova and Sello, founders of Auroboros, build up digital garments for in-game avatars and Instagram filters. With the backing of LVMH’s Sustainability Prize and high-level funding, they are creating a ‘metaverse fashion house’ merging digital designs with physical haute couture pieces. @aal.ssa and @paulavsello

11 Nicole Ruggiero Artist

Nicole Ruggiero is a 3D visual artist from NYC. Her work focuses on technology and the emotional and social culture around it, including topics such as the female gaze. She expresses these themes through 3D figures and nostalgic relics. @nicoleruggiero

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12 Thomas Webb Artist

Forget real estate agents in NYC, Paris or Milan when you can buy an apartment in the metaverse. The London-based new media/AI/AR/technology artist, creative hacker and video game developer, Thomas Webb, runs his own meta-world, and owning a slice should be at the top of your list. @webb

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13 Tabitha Swanson Artist

Refik Anadol – Los Angeles-based media artist and director at RAS – is embedding collective data into media arts within exciting architecture. Digital dreams come true. @refikanadol

Taking innovation to the next level, Berlin-based Tabitha Swanson is a multi-disciplined artist working across creative technology, from AR to XR and everything in between. @tabithaswanson_

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15 Bethan Laura Wood Designer

Bethan Laura Wood is an internationally recognised British designer with a passion for colour and detail. She has run her multidisciplinary studio since 2009, where she designs jewellery, furniture, decorative objects, lighting and installations. @bethanlaurawood

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16 Cassi Namoda Artist

Cassi Namoda is a multifaceted creative whose art explores the intricacies of social dynamics and mixed cultural and racial identities. Having straddled the art and fashion worlds for over a decade, it is Namoda’s paintings of daily life in her native Mozambique, with soft brushstrokes and rich tones, that are currently catching collectors’ eyes. @icasamandaasz

17 Delia Lachance Entrepreneur

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Delia Lachance is trailblazing the German tech industry.

The influential businesswoman founded Westwing in 2011, a ‘curated shoppable magazine’, now present in numerous European countries. Westwing offers daily inspiration with the newest trends, themes, stories, brands and products from the world of home and living. @delia_westwing

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18 Hajar Benjida Photographer

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Her IG account @youngthugaspaintings started in 2016 when she was still studying photography at Utrecht School of Arts. The ‘gram, which compares rapper Young Thug’s poses with classical paintings, went viral, and her photography about rappers and strippers has been featured in the Guardian, Vice, Vogue Italia. The rest is history. @hajarbenji

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MATTER of COURSE is a new collective by eleven Berlin-based designers. Operating in the dynamic intersection of design, art and craft, they strongly believe that mutual support is the way for future success and drive their fast growth by acting as a community. @matter_of_course

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My Queer Blackness, My Black Queerness (MQBMBQ) is the brainchild of Jamaican Anderson. The site offers a platform for Black queer identity through fashion, music, art and other creative outlets. He is the editor-atlarge for the fashion magazine nss and has contributed to Vogue Italia. @symbiosity

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21 Lotti Adam Artist

Charlotte Adam, also known as Lotti, is a Berlinbased artist with a fondness for interiors, food and fashion. Also being the CMO of influential lifestyle media Journelles, we love her pastelhued fortune cookies and french fries. @lottiadam

22 Nicole Xu Artist

Even before Nicole Xu graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, the Shanghaiborn illustrator was already commissioned by the New York Times. She’s worked for the New Yorker, Time Magazine, the Washington Post and others, illustrating sensitive themes like police brutality, abuse, gender and racial issues. @nicolexu_

23 Andrew Stramentov Entrepreneur

Together with his business partner, Verity Brown, Andrew Stramentov is on a mission to bring a green revolution to the art world. How? Through ROKBOX – a reusable and highlyprotective crate that dramatically reduces the environmental impact of artwork shipping. And the best, all at a fraction of regular shipping costs. Their design even won the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best Award. @rokbox

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24 24 Kevin Poon Entrepreneur and Fashion Designer

Kevin Poon is a Hong Kong-based serial entrepreneur, fashion designer and blogger.

Poon co-founded CLOT, a lifestyle brand; Juice, Asia’s premier retailer for streetwear; and WOAW Gallery, a contemporary art gallery. And these are just a few of his many business ventures, which all share the goal of bridging Eastern and Western cultures. @kpee

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Spending most of his career in the commercial industry and helping brands understand culture, unsurprisingly, Eduardo Enrique’s artworks humorously explore people’s relationships with consumerism. In Brand Love, his recent show in Singapore, he converts Nike golf balls, basketballs and other accessories into a series of provoking fetish and bondage objects. @eduardo_______enrique

26 Liu Qinmin Art Entrepreneur

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Liu Qinmin is a Beijing-based artist and founder of ANGELHAHA, an art- and tech-driven lifestyle group. Based on the ethos of inclusivity, she strives to spread the message of “BE YOU, BE TRUE.” In doing so, she collaborates with scientists, artists and anthropologists. Expect the next surprise soon: the release of a series of playful, collectible and clean beauty products. @qinmin_liu

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27 Harry Nuriev Tastemaker

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Architect, furniture designer and founder of Crosby Studios, Harry Nuriev has emerged as a master of style and taste. Aside from collaborating with heavyweight brands including Nike and Balenciaga, he just worked on the first pixel furniture capsule to add to your digital home. @harrynuriev

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eL Seed is a French-Tunisian contemporary artist who uses Arabic calligraphy in a distinctive style he calls ‘calligrafitti’.

Through his disciplines of painting and sculpture, he plants messages of peace and unity. You can find his street art all around the world with multiple projects in the Middle East and even one in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. @elseed

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29 Titi Finlay Sneakerhead

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Titi Finlay is the ultimate champion for female sneakerheads. Today, she brings her unique perspective to the stories of major brands (think: Nike) as an experienced content creator, specialising in sportswear, streetwear and sneaker content across all social media platforms. @ttfinlay

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30 Anselm Reyle and Tanja Linke Artist and Architect

Since 2017, German artist Anselm Reyle has lived alongside the Spree River, Berlin, together with his wife, reknown architect Tanja Lincke, who skillfully transformed the land once belonging the former German Democratic Republic Harbor Police into a magical oasis with home and studio facilities.

Inside is a treasure trove of works by artists they admire alongside art and design pieces Reyle has made himself. @anselm_reyle

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Paris-based Kristen de la Vallière is an art and American design curator, consultant and the founder of say hi to_. The multifaceted platform and magazine inspires curiosity via interviews with global creatives on how they run their creative businesses. say hi to_ also operates as a discovery platform for upcoming talent as well as a creative consultancy agency. @kristendelavalliere.

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31 Kristen de la Vallière Curator and Consultant

33 Vincenzo De Cotiis Interior Designer and Architect

Vincenzo De Cotiis is an Italian minimalist architect and designer known for his austere renovations. He is the founder of Vincenzo De Cotiis Architects based in Milan. His work arises from an incessant process of analysis – shifting between artistic and intellectual experimentation. @vdecotiis

32 32 Michael Bruno Entrepreneur

Michael Bruno is a design-savvy serial entrepreneur with a specialty in developing digital technology for the design industry. He is the founder of many tech brands including 1stdibs, an online marketplace for luxury antiques, furniture, jewellery and fine art from thousands of dealers worldwide.

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34 Sophie Dries Interior Architect and Designer

With studios in Paris and Milan, Sophie Dries creates ceramics and collectible design pieces while also working on interior design and architecture projects.

Her ethos is centred on honouring traditional techniques while bringing them into modernity, and always with natural materials and minimalist colour palettes. @sophiedriesarchitect

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35 Audrey Large Artist

Eindhoven-based, French-born Audrey Large pioneers 3D-printed sculptural pieces that explore the relationship between our virtual and analogue worlds in surprising and mind-bending ways. @audreylrg

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36 Patrizia Urquiola Interior and Design Expert

The trained architect Patricia Urquiola has designed hotels for the Mandarin Oriental Group, created a chair collected by MoMA and has collaborated with Kvadrat, Cassina, Molteni and plenty of other major design brands. Her success comes from designs that are equally experimental and uplifting while blending humanist sensibilities with technical expertise. Emotion, innovation and mental comfort are driving forces for all of her creations. @patricia_urquiola

37 37 Teo Yang Interior Designer

South Korean designer, Teo Yang, is the mastermind behind Teo Yang Studio, a firm which specialises in high-end residential and branding commercial projects, from museums to residential restoration projects with an emphasis on modern architecture. In his practice, Teo focuses on translating Korean traditional heritage into modern language. @teoyang

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Maria Cristina Didero is an independent design curator, consultant and author based in Milan and working internationally. Didero has curated numerous exhibitions for galleries and institutions around the globe. This year, Maria will serve as curatorial director of the fair Design Miami, leading both the Basel and Miami editions. @mcdidero

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39 Sarah Andelman Creator and Tastemaker

Sarah Andelman was the founder and creative director of the renowned chic Parisian concept store Colette, which sadly closed its doors after 20 years of business in 2017. However, the spirit of Colette lives on, inspiring cult concept stores around the world.

Sarah recently launched the publishing, collaborations and curating company Just An Idea, connecting people from various disciplines. @sarahandelman

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40 Alice Stori Liechtenstein Design Specialist

Alice Stori Liechtenstein is a curator, exhibition maker and the founder of Schloß Hollenegg for Design, an international project based in Austria. The project’s mission is to support young emerging designers through creating space for design research, thinking and critique, while offering one of the few residency programs specifically for designers, as well as organising exhibitions and workshops. @alicestori Image credit: Instagram

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41 Francesco Ideale Vullo Artist and Entrepreneur

@the.pinklemonade is an Instagram account that collects and curates beautiful visuals into one feed. The creative force behind it is Italian graphic designer and artist, Francesco Vullo, who has described his aesthetic as ‘mind-blowing, colored, unpredictable, contemporary and pop.’ @fra_vullo

42 Nina Yashar Tastemaker

Nina Yashar is the owner of Nilufar Gallery, one of the most respected design galleries globally, which was founded in 1979. Yashar believes in the value of design as a medium to tell stories. Her expertise lies in successfully combining objects from the interdisciplinarity of different cultures. @ninayashar

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43 Gabriela Noelle Designer and Artist

Welcome to the alluring and whimsical world of Gabriela Noelle, a multidisciplinary artist and designer from Miami. Fuelled by an imaginative and childlike curiosity, she views her work in mixed media as a practice in preservation, serving to document our time on Earth for future generations. @gabrielanoellestudio

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44 Andy Kassier Artist

It is time to find yourself with German conceptual visual artist Andy Kassier. His body of work comprises of self-portraits, sculptures and installations in which he discusses matters of wealth, success and self-representation, mainly in the digital sphere. @andykassier

45 Olivia Lee Designer

For Singapore-based industrial designer, Olivia Lee, combining a feminine aesthetic with future-proofed accessories is her secret recipe. Describing one of her signature pieces, the Greek mythology-inspired ALTAR vanity table, upscaled with a ring light and smartphone holder for the perfect selfie moment, Lee comments, “Being in the world of industrial design doesn’t mean having to sacrifice your femininity.” @olivialee_studio

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46 Leo Ortas Designer

Graduating in 2019 from the Design Academy Eindhoven, in no time Leo Ortas has become a prominent figure in the design world with blue-chip gallery representations. He is a founding partner of the artistic duo, OrtaMiklos, and his creations constantly cross the border between the fields of art and design. @leortajunior

46 47Anna Aagaard Jensen Conceptual Designer

Anna Aagaard Jensen is a Danish conceptual designer based in the Netherlands. She works between art and design, where she creates sculptural objects with a focus on the representation of women and the female body, creating alternative narratives to reality through her work. @aaajns

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47 Tadeas Podracky is an experimental designer with a sense for tradition: a hands-on approach, craftsmanship, material research and authenticity all guide his efforts. His metamorphic furniture pieces evoke nature and ocean-based life forms as much as a virtual-tech aesthetic. @tadeaspodracky

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48 Tadeas Podracky Artist and Designer

49 Eny Lee Parker Designer

Eny Lee Parker is a Korean designer based in NYC who initially became known for her chunky clay lamps loved by celebrities and design fans alike. Parker reclaims the essence of traditional crafts (her mum taught her to cross-stitch, which she applied in her Stitch Stool), merged with a certain slowness and respect for natural resources, in creating contemporary objects. @enyleeparker

50 Nata Janberidze and Keti Toloraia Designers

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51 Alex Da Corte Artist

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As a kid who once dreamed of becoming a Disney animator, conceptual artist Alex da Corte creates ironic yet therapuetic works hoping to ease our pains of modern life. Also, he landed The Met Museum’s rooftop commission with a blue bird sculpture in 2021. @alexdacorte

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The projects of Rooms Studio refer to the sculptural forms and abundant materials in juxtaposition to the founders’ personal narratives of womanhood. Born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia, the duo behind the studio, Nata Janberidze and Keti Toloraia, are eager supporters of preserving inherited craftsmanship techniques special to the region. @rooms_studio_

52 League Of Their Own Art Collective

League Of Their Own is an art and lifestyle collective consisting of four NYC-and Washington-based art enthusiasts. Founded to educate and inspire an emerging cohort of upcoming art collectors by, for example, unboxing a Hebru Brantley work on YouTube, the art experts work on collaborative artist drops as well as on pop-up shows, all backed by their fast-growing IG community which closely follows every step they take. @leagueoto

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54 Clémence, Clara and Didier Krzentowski Gallerists and Collectors

Significant voices on the global design circuit and passionate collectors, Clémence and Didier Krzentowski founded Galerie kreo in 1999. Based in Paris and London, Galerie kreo specialises in limited edition contemporary design created exclusively for the gallery alongside vintage French and Italian 20th-century lighting. Their daughter Clara is also part of the family operations. @galeriekreo

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53 Désiré Feuerle Collector

German connoisseur of beautiful pieces, Désiré Feuerle, established the Feuerle Collection in 2016, a private art museum in a former World War II telecommunications bunker in Berlin. The collection juxtaposes early Khmer sculptures with Chinese furniture alongside works by international contemporary artists. @thefeuerlecollection

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55 Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile and Desiree Casoni Art Collectors and Entrepreneurs

Digital art patron Rodriguez-Fraile just co-founded Aorist – a nextgeneration cultural institution supporting a climate-forward NFT marketplace for artists at the edge of art and technology. Together with his wife – Italian architect and designer, Desiree Casoni – he has been a long-time investor in cryptocurrencies and a major collector of NFTs. @pablorfraile,

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Sylvain Lévy is an art collector alongside his wife Dominique and daughter Karen. Together they founded dslcollection in 2005, an extensive collection of Chinese contemporary art. The core aim of dslcollection is to inspire the discovery and study of Chinese contemporary art while embracing innovative technologies for people to connect with it. @dslcollection

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At the Lehanneur’s, creativity is at home. The French couple shares not just a family but also a love for art, design and architecture.

Regarded as one of the most interesting designers of our time, Mathieu has a multidisciplinary approach to creativity and his creations are included in public collections such as MoMA and Centre Pompidou. Jewellery designer, Cécile founded her own brand Cécil and the women’s network Band of Sisters where creative Parisian entrepreneurs come together and inspire each other. @cecilefrickerlehanneur and @mathieulehanneur

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58 Objects of Common Interest Designers

Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis are the co-founders of the research and design studio Objects of Common Interest, based in New York and Athens. With their Greek heritage, the couple has managed to blend the two diverse cultures they dwell in into a dual identity that inspires their work across objects, installations and spaces. @objects_of_common_interest

59 Synchrodogs Creative Directors and Photographers

Roman Noven and Tania Shcheglova from Ukraine are the photography duo who make up Synchrodogs – a collaboration that began in 2008. Together they erase the lines between the real and the imagined. Their work explores the everlasting tension between man and nature with images that are raw, dreamlike and psychedelic. @synchrodogs_official

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61 Festen Entrepreneurs

Festen Architecture is an interior and furniture design company based in Paris. The concept was born from a collaboration between Charlotte de Tonnac and Hugo Sauzay after they both graduated in interior design from Camondo School in 2011.

The duo, who ignored each other for four years only to couple up in the fifth, promote a culture of interior design that’s really unique and with a French touch bien sûr! @festenarchitecture

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60 Theo Stylianou and Andreas Stylianou Collectors and Artist

Cyprus-born brothers, Theo and Andreas Stylianou, have been collecting art for a number of years to build ‘the future new museum’, including names like Robert Nava and Wolfgang Tilmans. Also, Andreas is a soughtafter artist himself while Theo co-founded with his partner and curator, Eleanor Stephenson, Just a Studio in London, aiming to bring fresh art and ideas straight from artists’ studios to collector homes. @stxxth and @and.sty7

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62 Yoon and Verbal Creators and Designers

Having met in Boston, the first pieces of jewellery Yoon ever designed were for her now-husband, Verbal, the Japanese hip hop artist. In 2012 they started their own fashion label, AMBUSH. Since then, the duo’s influence has expanded around the globe. Earlier this year, the couple launched their new jewellery collection, Halbstarke inspired by a 1950s project by Swiss photographer Karlheinz Weinberger. At the same time, they have started to embrace the metaverse with their brand. @ambush_official and @verbal_ambush

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Licia Florio and Francio Ferrari are an Italian duo of entrepreneurs and creatives. They work on researching mind and body balance through projects that help people enjoy the present moment. Everyday objects and mindfulness practices are central to their two projects: Licia Floria, a responsible lifestyle and nail polish brand and, newly added, Ciaomondo, a wellbeing community that breathes together with practices including yoga. @liciaflorio

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64 Mette and Rolf Hay Entrepreneurs and Creative Directors

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HAY is a Danish design brand that falls somewhere between architecture and fashion while adhering to the belief that good design is everyone’s right. Cofounders and creative directors, Mette and Rolf Hay, work with the best designers from all over the world to create high-quality products, made available to a wide audience. @haydesign

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65 Breanna Box and Peter Dupont Creators

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With their signature pieces being handbags, Heven’s Breanna Box and Peter Dupont are the #couplegoal behind the devilish glassware our dreams are made of.

Incorporating playfulness, they give the centuries-long craft of glass blowing a millennial twist, and celebrities including Kim Kardashian carry their lipsticks in Heven’s glass purses. @home.in.heven

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Francesco Risso is the creative director of Marni whose passion and skills were nurtured by his grandmother. Francesco promotes an intellectual fashion concept, delivering his own aesthetic vision somewhere between the dreamlike and the inspiration of Italian literature. Scrolling through his IG feels like a fantasy trip in another world and time. Thanks for being different. @asliceofbambi

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SAGG Napoli is the pseudonym of Sofia Ginevra Giannì, the South London-based, Naples-born artist and meme queen. Her work is a non-stop performance of #unfiltered femininity, sexuality and power, while championing the Italian ‘south aesthetics’ of her hometown. @sagg_napoli

68 Sara Ricciardi Designer

A continuous flow of ideas and innate creativity radiate from the multifaceted designer, Sara Ricciardi. She was born in Benevento, Italy and has honed her skills between Milan, Istanbul and New York. Her works are full of passion and exuberance as she owns the Frida Khalo vibe mixed with Italian “anema e core” surrounded by a beautiful karma of mystery. @sara___ricciardi

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69 Marie-Louise Sciò Creative Director

Marie-Louise Sciò is the hotelier behind the world’s most elegant hotels and the glittering hostess to Europe’s most fabulous parties. With an eye for beauty and effortless style, she is also a tastemaker having founded the e-commerce platform, ISSIMO – a one-stop shopping destination that brings you the Italian dolce vita. @marielouisescio

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Cat Licitra Ponti has creativity running through her veins: she is the greatgranddaughter of Gio Ponti, the multifaceted architect, designer and so much more. Today, she continues the family legacy as an art and design catalyst and curator. @catlicitra

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Maurizio Cattelan is one of the most popular and controversial artists on the contemporary art scene. His satirical approach to art has resulted in him being frequently labelled as ‘the prankster of the art world.’ His recent installation, a ripe banana affixed to a wall with duct tape, became an internet sensation overnight. @mauriziocattelan

72 Massimiliano Giorgetti Entrepreneur and Collector

Italian-born and with an unconventional style and DIY talent, Massimo Giorgetti, the founder and creative director of MSGM, has come up with an innovative and instinctive way of expressing fashion among young people, mixing bold technicolour prints with a hint of lightness.

Sources of inspiration are art, music, film and street culture. @massimogiorgetti

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73 Beate is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist and designer who draws from her own experiences and DIY culture to inspire the production of new meaning in objects.

Her designs that feature oversized bums, hands and finger shoes always attain a level of surprise and are applied to everything, from clothing and accessories to sculptures. @beate.karlsson

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73 Beate Karlsson Artist and Designer

74 Phoebe Philo Fashion Disruptor

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From an early age, Phoebe Philo proved to have a strong artistic flair, thanks to her gallerist mother. After injecting female empowerment into first Chloe and later Celine (where her campaign photographed by Juergen Teller was a huge hit), suddenly, the favourite designer of a huge female audience retired from the scene. Now, we eagerly await the start of her very own fashion chapter set to debut later this year. @newphoebephilo

75 75 J.J. Martin Designer

LA-born, Milan-based journalist and vintage collector, J.J. Martin, has spent years sourcing the very best of Italian fashion and design as a top magazine editor. Now Martin works as the creative director for LaDoubleJ, her multitasking Milanese, mood-boosting, vibration-raising, fashion and homeware brand that edits the very best of Italy. @jjmartinmilan

76 Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Fashion Designer

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is a fashion designer and visionary artist who rewrote the fashion rule-book in the 70s when he created new fashion trends. His clothes embody his passion for history, the world of childhood and pop art.

Today the joyful designer enjoys international success. @jcdecastelbajac

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77 Jesse Dorsey and Wannasiri Kongman Designers

With a simple yet memorable name and a penchant for large buckles atop minimalist bags, Boyy Boutique was founded in New York by Jesse Dorsey and Wannasiri Kongman from Montreal and Bangkok respectively. The label drew global attention quickly from the design and fashion scenes alike. @jesseboyy and @wannacoo

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78 Jonathan Anderson Creative Director

Jonathan Anderson is a Northern Irish fashion designer who established JW Anderson in 2008. One of the industry’s most eminent British designers, Anderson is known for his eponymous label and has served as the creative director of LOEWE. Not only a lover of fashion, the designer has also followed in the steps of his grandfather by collecting ceramics – in particular works by British ceramicists. @jw_anderson

79 Alexandre Arnault Luxury Disruptor

The 29-year-old son of French billionaire LVMH boss Bernard Arnault was flung into the limelight last year with the significant role of executive vice-president of product and communications at Tiffany & Co. Alexandre Arnault is known for his millennial-friendly collabs with artists such as Alex Israel and Daniel Arsham. @alexandrearnault

80 Emilie Helmstedt Artist and Entrepreneur

Emilie Helmstedt’s brand is abundant with whimsical designs and is where art meets fashion. The young Danish fashion designer launched her thriving label in 2017 and has since expanded her collection to include furniture and home décor as well. @emilie_helmstedt

81 Jean Gritsfeldt Designer

Jean Gritsfeldt is one of the most popular Ukrainian fashion designers on the market. Within his work, Gritsfeldt explores the boundaries between fashion, modelling, sculpture and the human body while mixing high-fashion elements with abstract and conceptual ideas. @jeangritsfeldt

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83 83 Micael Barilaro New Business Gaming and Collectibles Director

Over the past year, Gucci clothing has experimented with multiple global games. Micael Barilaro is the new business gaming and collectibles director at Gucci. The tech-oriented, digital evangelist is an experienced digital innovation professional with a history of working in the luxury goods and jewellery industry. @micaelbarilaro

82 Kim Jones Creative Director

Kim Jones is the artistic director for Dior Men’s and Fendi womenswear and couture. The English fashion designer is also no stranger to the art world: his long-time hobby is collecting art, and he often collaborates with artists such as KAWS in his work. @mrkimjones

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84 Ludivine Pont Fashion Disruptor

Ludivine Pont is the chief marketing officer of Balenciaga, who formally worked at Moncler. She spearheads the marketing, communication and engagement strategy at the Kering-owned fashion label, ramping up the pace with creative initiatives. @ludivinepont

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85 Jae Rhim Lee Artist and Scientist

South Korean Jae Rhim Lee is an artist at the intersection of art, science and culture and part of the New Death Movement. She invented the Infinity Burial Suit that neutralises the toxins that build up in the human body over a lifetime as it decomposes. Two million views on her TED talk demonstrate that afterlife topics create strong followings.

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86 86 Ruby Barber Flower Queen

Studio Mary Lennox is a creative studio specialising in botanical design and consultancy that was founded by Australianborn Ruby Barber in 2012. Based in Berlin and operating worldwide, Studio Mary Lennox works on the most beautiful floral installations and clients range from Hermes to Porsche. Ruby is also a master of digital flower dreamscapes. @ruby_marylennox

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87 88 88 Sjarel Ex Museum Director

Under the long-term vision of Sjarel Ex, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has been making its art storage accessible to the public. “An important saying to me is out of sight, out of heart, and out of heart, out of sight,” he says. Since November 2021, the newly purpose-built depot has opened their treasure trove up to exploration. Also, on the digital side, a winning team: The Depot app just won a Webby Award. @boijmans

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Sho Shibuya is an artist, graphic designer and founder of the creative studio Placeholder. Born in Japan, he is now based in NYC. A graphic designer in his professional life, Shibuya then added painting to his repertoire. His paintings depicting the morning sunrise on the cover of the New York Times have caused a viral buzz and dominate Instagram feeds worldwide. @shoshibuya

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90 Fernando Laposse Artist

Art, gastronomy, science, politics, geography, history, economics, alchemy, entrepreneurship, mixology and activism can all be found within the work of London-based, Mexican-born Fernando Laposse, who takes humble natural materials (like corn) and transforms them into refined design pieces. @fernandolaposse

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89 Yoram Roth Cultural Entrepreneur and Investor

Yoram Roth – entrepreneur and chairman of photography museum giant Fotografiska and creative social space NeueHouse – is a life-long entrepreneur with a big passion for culture and hospitality. An accomplished photographer himself, he is rapidly expanding his cultural empire. @yoram_roth

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91 Tilman Lauterbach Creator

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92 Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte Architect and Curator

Designer and artist, Tilman Lauterbach, spent most of his childhood in Ibiza. Apart from previously running his own brand, he also spearheaded the creative direction for several fashion houses. Two of his biggest passions? Collecting stones and conscious consumption. So it comes with no surprise that he started working on a series of leftover marble pieces. We keep on dreaming about his recycled mini bar sculpture. @tillmannlauterbach

Architect and curator, Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, had the vision to create intimate, experience-led events in places that aren’t usually open to the public. So, he co-founded NOMAD, a boutique art and design fair taking place in stunning locations with big history from Capri to Monaco. He is also the co-founder and art director of Beirut’s Carwan Gallery, known for its focus on cutting-edge design. @nb_lecompte

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93 Bacon-and-egg ice-cream, a fish eyeball cocktail and snail porridge are just some of the out-of-the-box food creations by British celebrity chef (or should we say culinary alchemist?)

Heston Blumenthal. Considered a pioneer of multi-sensory cooking, he is known for outlandish table props and dining room theatrics. @thehestonblumenthalteam

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95 Paul Pairet Chef

Born in Perpignan, France, chef Paul Pairet is the culinary genius behind Shanghai’s Ultraviolet – a totally immersive gastronomic experience. His cuisine is often described as avant-garde and is based upon his belief that our perception of taste can be altered through engaging different senses and emotional triggers as we eat. @paulpairet

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Berlin-based Lila Steinkampf, the creator behind STEINKAMPF FLOWER CAKES, is a cake artist and food stylist who has perfected the art of aesthetically ugly desserts with an early-2000s vibe. Her captivating IG is a showcase for her culinary masterpieces. @steinkampf_flower_cakes

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95 96 Charlie Harry Francis Edible Inventor

This creator of whacky food contraptions brings your childhood fantasies of Willy Wonka’s factory to life. Charlie Harry Francis is the founder of Lick Me I’m Delicious, an events company that lets you experience his inventions including bubbles you can eat out of the air, a levitating cocktail machine and edible ice-cream pottery. @edibleinventor

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97 Janice Wong Pastry Chef and Food Artist

Reaching new levels of creativity in the kitchen, food artist Janice Wong’s medium is confectionery. Expanding on her award-winning pastry chef skills and following her ethos of ‘pure imagination,’ she conceives food as visual art. Her creations will take you to marine universes or totally edible landscapes. @janicewong2am

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pilota lounge chair designed by Studio BrichetZiegler tavolino2 side table deigned by Julia Chiaramonti king creole table lamp designed by Natascha Madeiski oda stripe floor lamp designed by Sebastian Herkner

Discover more at pulpoproducts.com

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Interior Hacks from Art History Polish Your Home With The Help of Paintings p. 66

Gorgeous Candy My Second Skin p. 60 / Art Gent Deconstructed p. 65 / Interior Hacks from Art History p. 66 / The Very Honest Gallerist p. 72 59

“My Style Feels Like My Second Skin”: An Interview with Sissi Pohle

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What’s your story, Sissi? When did you become a fashion lover?

Already as a child, I was interested in fashion. I wore my mother’s shoes, which were much too big, and dressed up in her clothes. I remember very well that, together with my little sister, I had a big red box in which we kept our favourite clothes. I grew up with a lot of colours, less understatement and I think that also shaped me a little bit. Fashion itself became more interesting as I travelled more and more and got inspired by people from all over the world.

urchasing vintage is more than just buying a piece of clothing – it’s buying a piece of fashion history.

Based on this belief, Sissi Pohle, together with Patrick Scherzer, has created outofuseberlin – an online store and pop-up shop in Berlin where the shopping experience is both a trip around the world and a step back in time. There, one can find a bit of everything, from classic shirts, blazers and cowboy boots to punk paraphernalia to vintage furniture and tableware. There is even merch made from upscaled vintage items.

Pat, the man by my side, is probably the biggest influence; his style and aesthetics have shaped me a lot these days.

The beginning of Sissi and Patrick’s vintage love story dates back about five years when the duo started visiting different flea markets on Sundays, becoming experts at finding beautiful and unexpected treasures. For them, seeking vintage aesthetics is about self-expression and creativity. That is not to say that concepts of sustainability and conscious fashion are neglected – they actively minimise consumption by rarely buying new clothes or furniture.

Moreover, they aim to encourage others to include more vintage items in their wardrobes and lifestyles through their eclectic selection; they want to make unique pieces available for everyone.

There’s a fine line between fashion and style. How would you define your style?

It is really difficult to describe an individual style because my own look feels like my second skin which belongs to me. So, I would say my style is loud as well as rebellious. I feel inspired by music

The affinity that Sissi and Patrick feel for fashion can be attributed to a historical tendency for communicating through outerwear.

In retrospect, with the emergence of the social stratum, fashion took on a new role where dress became an essential element of the rules of behaviour in society. Different professions identified themselves through clothing. However, in capitalism, fashion takes on a whole new character. In Das Kapital, Karl Marx held “the murderous, meaningless caprices of fashion” responsible not just for generating but also for being a product of capitalism. Marx later links artistic bohemianism to a representation of the underclass, where the bohemian position was characterised by economic necessity. This duality between necessity and choice, thrift and economy is essential in understanding the subversive practice of vintage clothing. In particular, the 21st century trend is rooted in bohemianism and artistic self-expression, rather than aristocracy.

Sissi and Patrick are adopting the bohemian approach in their business because their hearts “beat for it”, while their pop-up stores “open their doors around the world temporarily and a wave of vintage lovers travel with them”. Wearing fashion and thinking through fashion are two different practices defined by creativity and complexity. But can vintage fashion become addictive? Let’s see what Sissi Pohle thinks about that as she shares the story behind her success and her thoughts on fashion and vintage:

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Do you think that vintage fashion can become addictive?

Vintage can certainly be addictive because you can find things that you might never be able to buy in brand-new condition. Another reason is that vintage products are cheaper when we compare them with products from big brands or designer labels. The vintage pieces from high fashion brands no longer cost as much as the new ones and often they don’t lose the value for which they are purchased. I would call it a vintage win-win situation. Once you are in vintage heaven, you realise that you don’t want to buy anything new. The market has a lot to offer, even if you want to follow trends.

from the 70s and artists from this time. Important for me is to wear pieces that feel comfy. Sometimes I wear items which make me look like a boy and in the next moment, I like a glittery dress from the 70s.

When did you become interested in vintage fashion and where do you get your inspiration from when it comes to outofuseberlin?

Pat and I never really belonged to the party scene. Berlin is still fast asleep on Sunday mornings and we always took the opportunity to spend the quiet time at flea markets. That’s how our love for vintage started – a real love story I would say.

I know that you are going through some changes in your life right now: you will be moving to the countryside. How will this affect your future projects?

With the move to the countryside, we will have more space to develop creatively and more possibilities to consider larger projects. Therefore, this will be an important step for us to grow privately but also with outofuseberlin.

What is your approach regarding vintage fashion? Does it involve any sustainable aspect or is it purely aesthetical?

We surely follow the idea of acting sustainably by purchasing products that are already on the market and buying fewer new products. This affects not only our business field but our everyday life. We rarely buy new clothes or furnishings for ourselves, and we consciously focus on vintage because our hearts beat for it and every piece brings its history with it. This bonds us to the objects and minimises consumption. What we love stimulates emotions within ourselves and we like to take care of what we have so we keep it for as long as possible.

Last but not least, what advice would you give to your younger self?

You can do anything if your heart is on fire and you are willing to work hard. All doors are open to you because no one can take away your passion and enthusiasm. With these qualities, you will be truly successful.

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We consciously focus on vintage because our hearts beat for it and every piece brings its history with it Vintage Treasures in Their Berlin Store

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Paa Joe Deconstructed Paa Joe is one of Ghana’s most celebrated craftsmen. His focus: fantasy coffins.

His extravagant caskets range from Nike trainers and rare fish species to Cola bottles, representing the life of the deceased in a very special way.

We celebrate him for making funerals much more beautiful and a little less sad.

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Photographer: Instagram, Paa Joe

Examples of Paa Joe’s eclectic coffins

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Movie Night: There is even a documentary Paa Joe & The Lion to watch via Amazon Prime

INTERIOR HACKS FROM ART HISTORY The interior and art worlds have been intricately linked throughout history. It's a no-brainer that a designer would use art to uplift a room. But on the flip side, famous artists often use an interior as their subject, showcasing how they or others chose to decorate their abodes. Today, these interior-inspired artworks act as a historical record and a fascinating insight into how styles can change. And for the artistically-inclined interior designer, the existence of such art is a gift: the chance to gain some home décor inspiration from a creative genius.

Here we highlight five works of art, depicting interiors from the 18th century up to the present day, that can inspire your own decorating tastes.

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Edward Hopper, Western Motel, 1957

Image credit: wikiart, www.EdwardHopper.net

Bedside lamp in brass via design-mkt.com Cylinder velvet cushion via etsy.com

Vintage suitcase via vestiairecollective.com

Hopper-Inspired Nights at the Motel Edward Hopper is widely acknowledged as the most important realist painter of 20th century America, portraying numerous mysterious indoor scenes in his work. Western Motel illustrates the décor of a motel room, familiar to any suburban dweller. Take note of this artwork by furnishing your own room with mid-century modern items that you can easily find online from websites such as 1stDibs or in an antique store. Complete the minimalistic look with a brass lamp.

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Vincent van Gogh, The Bedroom, 1888

Hobnail jug in underlay blue smoke by Klimchi

In Bed With Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh's The Bedroom series depicts the most famous bedroom in art history, giving the viewer a glimpse into the iconic artist’s domestic life. He prepared the room himself with simple furniture and incorporated his own work on the wall, creating an intimate and quiet atmosphere. Start your van Gogh-inspired boudoir transformation by visiting your local hardware store for some blue and yellow paint. Finish off the room with this blue hobnail jug by Klimchi and orange throw from The Tartan Blanket Co.

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Lambswool blanket in acorn melange by The Tartan Blanket Co

Chloe Wise, How not to cry over unspilled milk (Ana), 2018

Sabine Marcelis, Candy Cube, contemporary glossy resin side table in bubble gum pink via 1stDibs.com

Image credit: wikiart, www.chloewise.com

Maya, Yucca guatemalensis from Patch Plants

Pastels and Plants for Millennials Within her solo exhibition, Coast Unclear Seeks Rained Parade, Chloe Wise pays homage to millennial culture by painting her fashionable sitters surrounded by clues to the interior trends of 2018. If you look closely, similar to van Gogh’s bedroom series, Wise also incorporates her own artworks in her interior scenes. The #plantmum trend reigns supreme across these particular works, so take a cue by adding some greenery to your interior. Splash out on this bubblegum pink Candy Cube side table made from glossy resin by this century’s brightest rising designer, Sabine Marcelis.

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Greek Column of Strength stoneware vase

by Minnie-Mae Stott Studio

Climbing Vine rug in lilac

by Campbell-Rey

Eclectic 18th Century Vibes This traditional scene by French neoclassical painter, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, perfectly showcases the eclectic trends of the 18th century. Find inspiration in this artwork by decorating your own bedroom in hues of red and purple. The Climbing Vine rug in lilac designed by duo Campbell-Rey for Nordic Knots would make a perfect contemporary update to your room. Mirroring the lavish bedposts, this handmade ceramic stoneware vase by maker Minnie-Mae Stott would also not look out of place in this interior, despite being made in the 21st century.

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Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Antiochius and Stratonice, 1840

Roy Lichtenstein, Yellow Vase, 1992

White sofa via selency.nl

Image credit: wikiart, guyhepner.com

Cushion with zebra print by Dolce & Gabbana

Red ceramic ashtray via vntg.com

Pop-Dotted Living Room Goals Although Roy Lichtenstein may be best known for his work inspired by comics, his later series, which depicts interior spaces painted large scale, is also celebrated within the pop art movement. The Interiors (1991–1992) is a series of works inspired by commonplace furniture ads the artist found in the media. One of the recurring themes that flows through this collection is Lichtenstein’s nod towards his contemporaries, such as the work by Warhol seen in this specific artwork. Take inspiration in your living room by adding a cute red vintage ashtray or some comfy zebra print pillows.

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Chris Shao Founder of Objective Gallery, Shanghai & NYC / @objective.gallery 1. Describe your gallery in one sentence for an art world newbie.

Sunshine mixed with a little hurricane.

Vincent Pocsik.

2. Most gorgeous artist in your gallery program?

3. Whom would you love to sell an artwork to?

Jared Leto.

Still from recent gallery show 315 Spring Street with works by EWE Studio and J McDonald

4. Does hot staff help selling better?

I believe so and I am looking for one.

5. Most used apps or websites visited daily by the gallery?

Instagram.

6. Compare the gallery to a brand. Which one would it be?

Maison Margiela.

7. What drinks are you serving at an exhibition opening?

White wine.

8. The coolest event you ever hosted?

9. What is the dress code for the staff?

No crocs!

10. What are the most hated/loved jobs of your interns?

Shipping coordination.

11. Best lunch spot for a client meeting?

Zero Bond.

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A BDSM-themed opening for Brecht Gander‘s solo show Don‘t Talk to Strangers.

Tunnelfabrikken, Copenhagen

Enter Art Fair 25 - 28 August 2022