TheArtGorgeous - Issue 11 - 2024

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MR.

JOHAN CRETEN

THILO HEINZMANN

GABRIEL DE LA MORA

CHIHO AOSHIMA

HERNAN BAS

JULIAN CHARRIÈRE

KLARA KRISTALOVA

JR

KELLY BEEMAN

HONG KONG

OTANI WORKSHOP

IZUMI KATO

TAKASHI MURAKAMI

NEW YORK

XIYAO WANG

JOHN HENDERSON

KATHIA ST. HILAIRE

GAHEE PARK

JASON BOYD KINSELLA

VIVIAN GREVEN

ALEX GARDNER

CHARLES HASCOËT

JOHAN CRETEN

FEBRUARY — JUNE 2024

TOKYO

LAURENT GRASSO

NICK DOYLE

ROBIN F. WILLIAMS

SHANGHAI

MATHILDE DENIZE

DANIELLE ORCHARD

XAVIER VEILHAN

MARTY SCHNAPF

SEOUL

SANG NAM LEE

GREGOR HILDEBRANDT

LOS ANGELES

IZUMI KATO

MSCHF

CHEN FEI

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ello Gorgeous,

this is Maja’s rst letter of the editor and Cordelia’s last. A joint venture if you will. While we have the most professional set-up to deal with this—our founder Cordelia’s new venture The Grief Friends— good-byes are always bittersweet.

After four years of collaboration, admiration and honest partnership, this was the logical next move as The Grief Friends is slowly growing and TheArtGorgeous—Cordelia’s rst creation—needed to be passed along to free her headspace. In this next chapter, Cordelia is staying on as CVO and Maja is taking over as CEO. Not to worry, we talk all the time, and so this 11th issue of the globally beloved magazine was created by us together with some amazing contributors. We are delighted to present TheArtGorgeous in its original print form.

EDITOR’S LETTER

While the Top 200 List is something we have done in the past, this edition has a few twists.

As usual, it is not strictly focused on ne art, but also includes names from commercial art, fashion, the creative industries, anyone we can imagine could inspire you. However, we did away with the numbers. This was never meant as a ranking, and we decided number 17 is in no way more important than say 178.

We also included eco and equality warriors, as we call them, still from the realm of creativity but with an extra focus within their practice on doing a little better for the planet and humanity at large, as we think this is very important. We are sure you do, too.

In addition, and as always, this list features all kinds of creatives as well as their “enablers:” Those who make up the infrastructure of the art ecosystem, the people behind museums, collections, magazines, and so on. Take this list as inspiration, look these folks up, and see what their stories can do to enrich yours.

We are of course very thankful to the incredible Cindy Sherman for contributing the stickers for this edition and to Margherita Missoni Maccapani Amos for gracing our cover.

If you happen to be on this list: Congrats, we like your vibe. If you are not amongst the chosen, fret not. This only means we don’t know you yet and how awesome you are. Your time to shine will come, trust us

You are all wonderful!

Love

Founder / Editor-in-Chief cordelia@theartgorgeous.com /

maja@theartgorgeous.com

#artgirlsdoitbetter

Peigi Mackillop

Peigi, a London-based art marketing specialist and freelance writer, likes to explore the city’s vibrant art scene when she’s not enjoying time with her rescue pup. She holds a particular special affinity for modern and contemporary female artists.

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). Trained as an artist, Maria works interdisciplinary as an independent curator, art education practitioner, and art writer with regular contributions to various magazines. Apart from art, she has a passion for scents. Her current collection consists of over 30 niche perfumes and counting.

Jamie Bennett

Based in Hong Kong, Jamie is a freelance writer, researcher and social media manager with a keen understanding of the global art collector scene. Her passion for art and travel has taken her all over the world in search of contemporary masters.

Dearest Reader,

imagine you are entering the fantastical, flourishing gardens of a villa with water elements and lush plants. There is the music of your choice playing, and the food and drinks options are all your favourites.

Welcome to the imaginary TheArtGorgeous Garden Party. Our Top 200 is less of a “these-200-people-matterand-everyone-else-does-not” compilation and more of our dream guest list for this afternoon, with you as the surprise addition. So, grab a champagne, lemonade, tea, whatever your vibe is, and go mingle.

Everyone at this party is someone we at TheArtGorgeous either know and love, admire from afar, or have recently discovered and found exciting. Newly Discovered, by the way, does not mean they started doing what they do recently; it just means we became aware of it only now. There are some amazing poets, curators and artists to watch out there, and now you know them, too.

The Think Tank section covers entrepreneurs, patrons, curators and more that, as thought leaders, shape the creative industries’ tomorrow.

In the section titled Eco and Equality Warriors, we spotlight those of the creative realm who put their energy towards making our world a better place.

Digital Pioneers that work with AI, use algorithms and incorporate gaming into their creative output make up

another exciting chapter.

Then there are the Power Duos: siblings, lovers, friends who thought, “Why go at it alone when you can do it as a team?”

The En Vogue section brings you the latest in fashion since TheArtGorgeous knows all forms of creative expression to be equally important.

Celebrities also join the party because it is always fun to see what those fancy people are up to.

Then we have The Street Crew with their collectors, designers and artists as well as the Guardians of the Art Canon, because what would this industry be without those that make it accessible and the patrons who champion creation from its first spark?

And we of course have the Heavyweights, those that stand as examples at the top of the art world. This section, to name one, includes Cindy Sherman who kindly also contributed the much sought-after stickers to this edition. In short: Step into the party, find inspiration and, first and foremost, have fun!

Cheers!

ART WORLD INFLUENCERS

Sheena Liam-Zacharevic Artist

Malaysian model Sheena Liam Zacharevic is one of the names making waves in the revival of embroidery, creating her art under the moniker ‘Times New Romance’ and exploring the symbolic power of hair in relation to femininity. @sheenaliam

Harry Nuriev

artist, architect and furniture designer Harry Nuriev established Crosby Studios in New York City and Paris. His bold, futuristic designs follow a monochrome theme and this season it’s denim all the way. @harrynuriev

Gstaad Guy In uencer

The art world glitterati tend to spend their summers on boats in the Mediterranean and winters in the Swiss Alps. Or at least they pretend to. Gstaad guy, with his on-point parody expressed through split alter egos—Constance, the London-based Loro-Piana-loving aristo, and the NYbased Gen-Z TikTok-enthusiast counterpart, Colton— pokes fun at certain members of the art world we are all too familiar with. @gstaadguy

Artist

Uber-creative

Angelle Siyang-Le Art Fair Director

Recently appointed director of Art Basel Hong Kong, Angelle Siyang-Le has risen to the top of the art world after cutting her teeth in Dubai when the scene there was just beginning to take off. She’s also a proud mum, proving women can really do it all!

@angelle_says_hi

Mika Yoshitake Curator

Mika Yoshitake, an accomplished independent curator of postwar and contemporary Japanese art, has organised museum retrospectives for renowned artists like Yayoi Kusama and Yoshitomo Nara. She is currently co-curating Breath(e): Towards Climate and Social Justice (2024) at the Hammer Museum in LA. @mikayoshitake

Edna Dumas Collector

Big things for African art are happening in Tokyo thanks to Edna Dumas. Founded on her passion and collection, space Un, opening in April 2024, is a newly conceived platform for amplifying contemporary African art in Japan and Asia. @spaceun.tokyo

Evelyn Halim Collector

Hailing from Jakarta, next generation collector Evelyn Halim puts her focus on contemporary Indonesian art as well as new media art. She is known for loaning her collection out to local exhibitions.

@halimevelyn

Image credit: Instagram, Tory Ho. Courtesy of Art Basel

Craig Robins Collector

Craig Robins is at the forefront of the art scene in Miami as an avid collector as well as co-founder and co-owner of Design Miami, developer of the Miami Design District and founder of arts education non-profit Anaphiel Foundation. He shares his love of luxury fashion wholeheartedly on Instagram. @craigrobins

Chris Shao Entrepreneur

Chris Shao, the visionary behind the boutique design firm Chris Shao Studio LLC, transforms everyday essentials into iconic statements, moulding the global design landscape from his ateliers in both New York and Shanghai. @chris.c.shao

Yusaku Maezawa Collector

Japanese billionaire collector Yusaku Maezawa is launching the art world into space. Literally. His dearMoon project will see him and eight civilians orbit the moon to inspire creativity among the travellers and promote global peace through art created during the voyage. @yusaku2020

Image credit: Instagram

Alex Israel Artist

Alex Israel is an artist who has set the standard for California cool through his colourful self-portraits of abstract gradients which, beyond simply art, have become a logo loved by collectors and brands alike. @alexisrael

Danielle Krysa Artist

From a Frida Kahlo painting to Erwin Wurm’s Fat Car, artist and curator Danielle Krysa started The Jealous Curator almost 15 years ago to flip her envy of other artists’ skills into an admiring homage and source of motivation to keep pursuing her own art. @thejealouscurator

Ariel Adkins

In uencer

Ariel Adkins makes her own hand-painted dresses and fashion items to match the masterpieces she encounters, sharing her incredible outfits online. She recently moved on from curator of art, culture and community at Twitter (now known as X) to managing director at ART FOR CHANGE. @artfullyawear

Tony Gum Photographer

South African photographer Tony Gum shot to fame through her collection of beautifully composed self-portraits on Instagram and has since become a powerful voice within a rising local art scene. @tony_gum

Image credit: Instagram

Chen Man Photographer

Chen Man’s photography lies at the intersection of technology, art and fashion. She has captured global icons like Rihanna and Michelle Yeoh, collaborated with top fashion brands and embraced the virtual space, including several NFT drops. @chenman

Art Fair Director

From Sotheby’s Japan to THE CLUB gallery in Ginza, this seasoned art professional now leads the innovative Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) art fair and serves as a visiting professor at Kyoto University of Art. @yukako_yamashita

Curator

Co-founder and curator of @curatedbygirls, a platform which celebrates femininity and female empowerment, Laetitia Duveau is also an artist and musician. Based in Berlin, she’s the author of This Isn’t Brave, an arty guide to body positivity and self-acceptance. @little___voice

Laetitia Duveau

Image credit: Instagram

Yukako Yamashita

Wiyu Wahono

Collector

Wiyu Wahono, a third-culture art enthusiast, curates a diverse collection spanning bio art, sound art and more, serving as a timeless wellspring of knowledge and contemporary spirit for future generations. @wiyuwahono

Hannah Gadsby Comedian

Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is an under-the-radar art historian, blending jests about art history figures into their standup comedy. They recently co-curated the highly controversial It’s Pablo-matic: Picasso

According to Hannah Gadsby at Brooklyn Museum. @hannah_gadsby

Sending imitation Andy Warhol works to the Warhol Authentication Board to be formally DENIED, Charles Lutz’s art challenges originality and explores our relationship with consumer culture. Oh, and his tongue-incheek cartoons and memes are perfectly spot-on. @charleslutz

Onka Allmayer-Beck Artist

Onka Allmayer-Beck, a Giorgio Armani alum, is a master of design, illustration and ceramics. Nestled in her hometown of Vienna, she creates one-of-a-kind ceramic treasures, accompanied by her loyal canine sidekick, Knurrli @onxydizzyfingers

Image credit: Instagram

Charles Lutz Artist

Ecoand Equality Warriors

Within the diverse and ever-evolving landscape of the arts industry, e identified these outstanding creative talents ho are championing environmental sustainability and social equality. hese co and quality arriors are fighting to raise a areness, inspire change and challenge the status quo.

Anita Chhiba Entrepreneur

Anita Chhiba, the founder of the iet aratha agency, is on a mission to celebrate and uplift South Asian creative talent. She has a passionate commitment to positivity and a disdain for cancel culture, unlike the infamous account of similar name, iet rada @achhib

aul Hill is the en founder of gallery and online marketplace Strada, revolutionising the art orld by championing transparency, fair representation and equal opportunities for emerging and established creatives. @paulhill.here

Heath Lowndes  Art x Sustainability Consultant

Holding the art orld accountable for its environmental impact is no small feat, yet Heath o ndes, managing director and co-founder of the allery Climate Coalition, is making sustainability an active part of art organisations around the orld.

@galleryclimatecoalition

In uencer

Cultural critic, curator of Black art experiences, author and associate director at ace allery, imberly re is a dynamic force ensuring equal representation hile she shapes the future of the art orld.

@museummammy

Paul Hill Entrepreneur

Kimberly Drew

Destinee Ross-Sutton Gallerist

use to the likes of Amoako oafo and errick Adams, millennial founder and curator of her o n gallery, estinee ossSutton and her signature braids are doing things differently. She’s all about responsible collecting, especially of the lack artists she represents. @desti.knee

oya hadjavi is a dynamic presence in e ork’s art milieu as both an independent curator and cultural producer. She’s dedicated to championing young ranian artists hile also fostering cultural dialogue across borders and has been a arded for her pioneering ork in international education. @royakhadjaviprojects

Roya Khadjavi Curator

Image credit: Instagram

Jasmin Hernandez Writer

Since 1 , digital platform allery urls has been celebrating lack and C art orld changemakers, all thanks to the talent and passion of riter asmin Hernande . She also writes for several other art orld publications hile gallerytrotting around C and the orld. @gallerygurls

Nicoletta Fiorucci Collector

icoletta Fiorucci, an talian art collector based in ondon, fervently supports global public museums and cultural initiatives through her icoletta Fiorucci Foundation. Her focus is on advancing contemporary art and design ith an emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity. @ni o e fior i ondon

Alice Audouin

Art x Sustainability Consultant

Alice Audouin has been dubbed the art orld’s go-to person for all things sustainability. Curator, art advisor and author, she’s the founder and chair of Art of Change 1, a non-profit that links the role of artists ith major environmental issues. @alice.audouin

Image credit: Instagram, Courtesy of Thebe Magugu

Yasin Müjdeci Entrepreneur

Wu Tsang  Artist

Inclusivity is the core ideal behind Yasin Müjdeci’s VooStore, which has been a cult fashion destination in Berlin for more than 10 years. He is also the brains behind Berlin’s Café Luzia. @yesyasin

Carlota Guerrero Photographer

Spanish photographer Carlota Guerrero explores femininity through her work, elevating women to the status of goddess. She gained international recognition for her album covers for pop star Solange and has since worked for Dior, Givenchy, Mugler and Helmut Lang amongst others. @carlota_guerrero

American filmmaker, artist and performer Wu Tsang explores “in-betweenness” as she blends documentary and narrative practices while subverting notions of binary understandings, especially within queer culture and identity. @wu_tsang

Tadeos Podracky Designer

Experimental designer Tadeos Podracky brings a new sense of expression and individuality to his creations. His design pieces have been featured in fairs such as Design Miami, London Design Festival and Venice Design Biennial. @tadeaspodracky

Emanuel Perrotin Gallerist

Pushing the Berlin art scene to new extremes, Anne Imhof came into the international spotlight at the 2017 Venice Biennale representing Germany with her provocative, nihilistic durational performance piece, FAUST, securing her the Golden Lion award. @anne_imhof

Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, Dubai and Los Angeles are all homes to Perrotin, the gallery founded by Emmanuel Perrotin, who is renowned for making his artists’ (Hirst, Cattelan, Murakami, etc.) ambitious projects become reality. His parties? Legendary! @emmanuelperrotin

Anne Imhof Artist

Caroline Walker  Artist

The lives of women both at home and out in the workforce make up the subject matter of Caroline Walker’s oil paintings, which take a voyeuristic perspective allowing the viewer an intimate insight into these everyday experiences. @carolinewalkerartist

experiences.

Zhong Lin Photographer

Hailing from Malaysia, Zhong Lin is a self-taught photographer working at the intersection of fashion and fine art. Her surreal, dreamlike style is full of vibrant colours, often referencing elements of Chinese opera. @zhonglin

Camilla Engström Artist

Swedish-born, LA-based Camilla Engström quit fashion to become a full-time painter of uplifting, sensuous landscapes and Husa, her curvy Mother-Earth cartoon character. She is also known to dance to her heart’s content, posting delightful videos of her moves in front of her canvases on IG. @camillamengstrom

Yusuke Hanai Artist

Yusuke Hanai takes inspiration from American countercultures of the 50s and 60s like Beatniks and surfers, which he blends with Japanese aesthetics to create his signature style of oil paintings and sculptures. He has collaborated with the likes of Vans, Burton, ACME Furniture, UNIQLO and more. @hanaiyusuke

Hassan Hajjaj Photographer

Although Hassan Hajjaj works across sculpture, video, fashion and performance, he is best known for his photography in which he blends Moroccan and pop culture references. His subjects have included Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Will Smith and Madonna. @hassanhajjaj_larache

Lucy Donovan In uencer

Looking to learn more about the art world and discover new artists and exhibitions? Then follow Lucy Donovan, host of the Girl & Gallery podcast, who spreads her passion for art through social media. @lucymdonovan

Image credit: Instagram

Introducing the Digital Pioneers, a dynamic group redefining the boundaries of art and technology. They breathe life into pixels, transforming screens into mesmerizing canvases that blur the lines between the virtual and the tangible. With their visionary approach and cutting-edge techniques, they are the ones bringing the digital revolution to the art world.

Mario Klingemann Artist

An AI-powered robot dog that poops out art criticism? Nothing is too far-fetched for German artist and neurographer Mario Klingemann who uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to create his art or have it do it for him.) @quasimondo

AI and neural networks whiz kid Robbie Barrat has been using technology to create art since high school, from a rapping bot to AI-generated nudes and alenciaga-inspired outfits to surreal oil painting Minecraft gameplay. @robbie.exe

Prada, Marni and Hermès are just some of Charlie Engman’s top-tier clients. The New York-based AI artist, photographer and art director draws inspiration from both his degree in Japanese and Korean studies and his training in modern dance. @charlieengman

stanbul-born, A-based efik Anadol is at the forefront of the post-digital architecture movement ith his three-dimensional data sculptures and paintings, live audio visual performances and immersive installations. @refi n do

Charlie Engman Artist

Robbie Barrat Artist

Anna Ridler Artist

Anna Ridler combines the natural world with technology through her use of handmade datasets created laboriously by manually selecting and classifying images and text. Her reoccurring motif? The humble tulip. @annaridler

Re k Anadol Artist

hat do you kno about F s robably not as much as ason ailey, one of the earliest proponents of the crypto art movement and founder of F platform Club F and its a liated online publication Right Click Save @artnome

he very first F drop happened all thanks to live Allen, a pioneering F artist and entrepreneur. Also, her F art ork, Post-Death, became the first F sold at a major international art fair when it was bought at Art Basel in Switzerland in 2021. @olive_allen

New York artist Rachel Rossin is a pioneer in the orld of virtual reality, creating captivating digital realms. Her work, described as algorithmic collages, merges art history, pop culture and modern tech to redefine immersive e periences. @rachelrossin

Rachel Rossin Artist

Olive Allen Artist

Jason Bailey Entrepreneur

MARGHERITA MISSONI MACCAPANI AMOS

“NEVER FORGET IT’S JUST FASHION AT THE END OF THE DAY”

MMMA talks to us about her latest venture

“Maccapani,” her art, her thoughts on social media and what superpower she would choose.

Interview with Margherita Missoni Maccappani Amos

In ve years I hope I won’t be acting as chau eur for my children anymore and I really do hope that I will have a structured team at Maccapani with a dedicated sales, merchandising and retail department.

MACCAPANI, SERE JUMPSUIT

Congrats on Maccapani! Wanna share some thoughts on how this label came about a er your departure from Missoni in 2021?

Maccapani came right after the pandemic; after Covid, nobody wanted to give up comfort. I started to think about how to retain it in a functional attractive aesthetic that could follow modern life, and that unlike a lot of contemporary casual clothing that is derived from menswear, could be rooted in a fundamentally female point of view. ere seemed to be a new space in the market for an alternative to streetwear or athleisure that starts from women and a feminine mindset. Maccapani is very much built around the shape of a woman and fully developed in jersey, just not a sweatshirt jersey. It’s much richer, textured, and elegant.

What are the three things you never leave the house without (apart from phone, wallet, keys, etc.)?

The vintage merchandise bag from my grandfather’s old travel agency that inspired the name of the brand (Maccapani), my sunglasses and of course my Oura Ring that helps me monitor sleep, exercise, heart rate and blood oxygen levels at night.

Who do you have in mind when creating Maccapani designs?

Maccapani, for me, is a model of uniqueness that transcends rules, codes, and canons, and our clothes are connected to the liberation of the woman’s body. As the years went by, I started noticing that when taking on new roles—as a mother, as a grown woman—people expected me to dress ‘modestly’ to avoid a reaction. With Maccapani, I want women to feel comfortable and confident dressing at any age; women should be able to showcase their bodies because they are happy and not out of fear of a reaction or to create a response.

Maccapani was designed and created with the women in my life in mind, how they live and how they dress. Women who need a functional wardrobe that can cover the various activities of the day that each of us has to face, from work to family commitments to the private sphere.

Whats the best advice your famous Nonna Rosita has ever given you?

“Never forget that it’s just fashion at the end of the day.” Of course, this world makes you dream and have fun, but we are not saving the world; we only make clothes. is is part of my family philosophy.

You share a very real/ personal version of “you” on your insta. What are your thoughts on lters, manipulation and curation on social media? Social manipulation can be culturally very harmful, although I live some of it as a performance, a form of escapism.

Assuming even Margherita Missoni Maccapani Amos sometimes has a shitty day of self-doubt and misery, what do you do to cheer yourself back up and put yourself back in I-can-do-it-all mode? Meditate, meditate and meditate.

Fast forward ve years. What do you hope you still do/no longer do?

In five years I hope I won’t be acting as chauffeur for my children anymore and I really do hope that I will have a structured team at Maccapani with a dedicated sales, merchandising and retail department.

If you had a superpower, which one would it be and why? De nitely be in multiple places at the same time.

Favourite art work you own? And favourite artists or artwork you wished you owned? (Maybe they are reading this ;)

My favourite art piece in my house is Set Piece by Caroline Walker. Also, right now I’m very attracted to Skuja Braden’s work, an artist duo based between Latvia and California represented by Kaufmann Repetto Gallery with whom Maccapani had the honour of collaborating with on the occasion of the last pop up at Webster in Miami. eir works are all related thematically and conceptually, exploring how the private and the public are intertwined.

What are you really excited for in 2024? Moving house.

Caroline Walker, Closing Scenes, 2014, from Set Piece series, Oil on Linen, 165 x 215 cm.

MACCAPANI MOTO T, 2023

POWER DUOS

Introducing the dynamic Power Duos shaking up the art world scene. Because, let’s face it, sometimes two heads are better than one when it comes to creating art world magic. From those keeping it all in the family, like the artistic sister act Ami and Aya Suzuki aka AMIAYA to the unstoppable dynamic duo that is Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, these pairs are taking #couplegoals to a whole new level.

Russell Tovey and Robert Diament Podcast Hosts

Actor and collector Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament are the pair behind Talk Art. Join them for exclusive interviews with leading artists, curators and their talented friends, exploring the magical and unifying power of art. @russelltovey / @robertdiament

YOUNG EMPERORS Artists

Prateek and Priyanka Raja Gallerists

Prateek and Priyanka Raja, the forces behind Experimenter in Kolkata, rewrite the rules of gallerist norms. Melding backgrounds in textiles and strategy, this husband-and-wife duo turned their creative venture into a hub of unconventional exhibitions, dynamic learning and visionary digital initiatives. @experimenterkol

Isabelle Chaput and Nelson Tiberghien are the two halves of YOUNG EMPERORS, a matchy-matchy artist couple that explores high fashion through performance, fashion photography and film. @young_emperors

Benjamin and Alice Paulin Collectors

The co-founders of Paulin, Paulin, Paulin, a family business dedicated to promoting the late French designer Pierre Paulin’s works, also avidly collect modern and contemporary artworks, proudly displaying them in their Parisian home. @paulinpaulinpaulin

Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst Artists

Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst are digital pioneers charting ne territories and influencing discussions on blockchain, NFTs and digital art. As tech visionaries, their collaborative journey explores the implications of disruptive technologies, paving the way for a more positive digital future in the art world. @holly_herndon / @matdryhurst

Image credit: Instagram, courtesy Experimenter

AMIAYA Designers

Identical twins Ami and Aya Suzuki, jointly known as AMIAYA, bring their Japanese pop sensibilities to the music and fashion worlds as DJs, models, designers and creative directors of the brand jóuetie. @amixxamiay / @ayaxxamiaya

Elvina Chan and Henry Law Art x Food Collaborators

With over 10 years of experience, Elvina Chan has started her own pop-up exhibition series, Something Easy, to promote and support young emerging artists. For every opening, her partner Henry Law mixes cocktails that resonate with the theme.

@chanelvina / @hehenhenrhenry

Phoebe Saatchi and Arthur Yates Gallerists

Phoebe Saatchi Yates (daughter of mega collector Charles Saatchi), along with her husband Arthur, spearhead one of London’s hottest galleries, Saatchi Yates. As two of the art world’s most youthful and innovative gallerists, they’re reshaping the landscape by breaking brand-new stars into the market. @saatchiyates

Alex

Mor and Philippe Charpentier Gallerists

Between Paris and Bogota, the powerhouse duo Alex Mor and Philippe Charpentier form the gallery mor charpentier, which represents both emerging and well-established artists whose conceptual practices are anchored in the social realities, history and politics of contrasting geographic regions, with special attention to the Global South. @morcharpentier

Image credit: Instagram, Teddy Leung (photographer)

CINDY SHERMAN

Cindy Sherman, the artist who helped make photography a fine art, maintains her unique touch through both humour and criticism in her photography, questioning the influence of mass media on our individual and collective identities.

Starting as a realist painter in art school, Sherman shifted to photography in the mid 70s to explore common role models and personas. Turning the camera on herself, she navigates identity as mass deception through performative behaviours, unravelling the roleplaying in Hollywood fantasies, fashion, advertising,

popular culture and desire alongside the inherent grotesqueness found within these industries. Mostly working in series, since the early 2000s Sherman began shooting digitally, subtly manipulating the images to play upon society’s fractured sense of self in the 21st century and, more recently, collaging photographs to create entirely new characters. Distorting the visual and cultural codes of art, Sherman has also experimented with AI-generated images, presenting them as “studies” on Instagram. Her art stands as a hallmark of the explosion of images at the end of the 20th century.

This issue comes with stickers by the one and only Cindy Sherman. If the stickers are already gone, write us at thegirls@theartgorgeous.com

Cindy Sherman

Image credit: Cin dy Sherman

Text by Maria Nituslecu

Entering the domestic interior transformations crafted by American designer Julie Hillman is akin to stepping into an art gallery. With seamless precision, Hillman blends decorative and functional art in her projects, weaving unique narratives inspired by her daily immersion in the world of art and architecture. @juliehillmandesign

as he discovers art luminaries in their

As a contemporary artist challenging and embracing stereotypes of Africa, the Black performing body and aesthetic, dance theory and practice, Nora Chipaumire uses her body to explore theoretical, historical and personal material. Her practice, rooted in decolonialism, expresses “a poetic insolence that rebels against ignorance, honors ownership of the body and imagination, and conveys freedom and strength.” @norachipaumire

French-born Australian Elise Pioch Chappell is the founder of cult homeware brand MAISON BALZAC. We simply love her playful, quirky glassware, which she aptly describes as jewellery for the table. @elisepiochbalzac

Barcelona-born, Brooklyn-based Cristina BanBan paints her largescale canvases with colourful, voluptuous, semi-autobiographical women, taking inspiration from art history’s Rubens. @cristina_banban

Elise Pioch Chappell Designer

Cristina BanBan Artist

Nora Chipaumire Artist

consultant Alessandro Arensberg shares his travels around the world native settings.

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Julie Hillman

Interior Designer

Blob sofa, curly lamp and chunky tableware. Swedish architectturned-designer Gustaf Westman splashes colour and fun across his made-to-order furniture, custom design pieces and homeware ceramics. @gustafwestman

Estonian rapper Tommy Cash broke out in the art world in 2019 with his mind-boggling collaborative show with Rick Owens at Tallin’s Kumu Art Museum. Since then, he has become known for his outlandish performances at front rows of Fashion Weeks around the world. @tommycashworld

Jewellery specialist and previous sales director for Sotheby’s, Joanna Yuan Gong is now part of the curatorial team for the Republic of Benin’s 2024 Venice Biennale pavilion. Her passion for luxury jewellery still shines through on her IG. @joanna.y.gong

Entrepreneur Sarah Andelman is a trailblazing fashion curator and entrepreneur, best known for her role in cofounding the legendary now-closed Parisien concept store, Colette. Her recent projects include collaborating on an auction with Pharrell and spearheading JUST AN IDEA BOOKS. @sarahandelman

Spain’s art landscape owes much to Elvira Dyangani Ose, a curator ho navigates the contemporary scene ith finesse. As the director of the MACBA Contemporary Art Museum in arcelona, she is the first oman to helm the institution since its establishment in 1987. @edyanganiose

Tommy Cash Artist

Gustaf Westman Designer

Joanna Yuan Gong Curator

Elvira Dyangani Ose Curator

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Sarah Andelmann Entrepreneur

Sabrina Amrani Gallerist

Sabrina Amrani opened her eponymous gallery based in Madrid in 2011. French of Algerian origin, she was raised in a mix of cultures, traditions and habits that are common grounds to most of the artists she works with. The gallery represents artists across East and West, eliminating cultural gaps and promoting a dialogue exchange and intellectual growth through it. @sabrinaamrani

Sara Ricciardi Designer

A continuous flo of ideas and innate creativity radiate from multifaceted, award-winning designer Sara Ricciardi. Her works are full of passion and include interior and retail projects, public installations and product design. @sara___ricciardi

Bernardo Mosqueira Curator

With a focus on Latinx art, Bernardo Mosqueria has played a pivotal role in establishing Rio de Janeiro’s contemporary art scene. Now in New York, he’s curated standout sho s at the e useum and is the first chief curator of The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art. @bernardomosqueira

Marlene A. Schenk Gallerist

Marlene A. Schenk, a dynamic presence in the German art scene, is injecting a new vitality into the Friedrichshafen Art Association as its freshly appointed artistic director. Originating from Frankfurt, she stands at the forefront of the emerging generation in art, shining as a curator, editor and author. @marleneaschenk

Legacy Russell’s academic, curatorial and creative work focuses on gender, performance, digital selfdom, internet idolatry and new media ritual. Author of Glitch Feminism: A Manifesto, she is currently the executive director and chief curator of the experimental arts institution The Kitchen in NYC. Her highly anticipated new book Black Meme is coming May 2024. @ellerustle

Mickalene Thomas, a celebrated contemporary artist, is renowned for her vibrant mixed-media portraits that defy conventional beauty and identity standards, often with a rhinestone sparkle. Her art dives into themes such as race, gender and sexuality. @mickalenethomas

Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, is one of fashion’s youngest CEOs. Former CEO of suitcase brand Rimowa and now executive vice president of product and communications at iffany Co., he’s known for his daring approach to luxury and his passion for art. @alexandrearnault

Christopher K. Ho is an artist, educator and organiser. His multi-component projects address privilege, community and capital, drawing from both learned material and lived encounters of power and otherness in a multi-polar, networked world. He also serves as the executive director of Asia Art Archive, Hong Kong. @ckh7ckh7

Christopher K. Ho Artist

Alexandre Arnault Fashion Executive

Legacy Russell Writer

Mickalene omas Artist

Discoveries NEW

In the dynamic realm of the creative industries, the emergence of fresh talent never fails to inspire. Here we highlight individuals who we recently discovered, presenting to you innovative perspectives, groundbreaking techniques and distinctive voices for a new era.

Hanif Abdurraqib Poet

Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist and cultural critic from Ohio, USA. Be sure to get your hands on a copy of his A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance and to check out his Insta for his inspirational blurbs on albums he loves and candid moments with his dog Wendy. @nifmuhammad

French-Senegalese artist and mentee of Kehinde Wiley, Alexandre Diop takes the objects he collects from his everyday surroundings and turns them into captivating artworks. Book pages, rope, car parts, hair and more feature in his palette.

Still studying at the academy of fine arts ienna, Melanie has been making waves with her colourful alpine-girl aesthetic paintings, dreamy, multicoloured reminiscence of her childhood in the Tyrol mountains. @mellithoeni

This self-taught American artist with global solo exhibitions, from London to Mexico, boldly utilises her stylised nude self-portraits as a recurring motif, delving into themes of trauma, recovery and introspection with profound catharsis. @scoutzabinski

Singaporean-British artist Hannah Lim explores themes of colonialism, Orientalism and the Chinoiserie aesthetic in her work. She creates ornamental snuff bo es as well as watercolours and paintings, all of which are animistic and intricate. @__hannahlim__

Alexandre Diop Artist

Scout Zabinski Artist

Hannah Lim Artist

Melanie oeni Artist

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Anne Buckwalter Artist

Drawing from her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and inspired by folk art traditions, Anne Buckwalter explores female identity and paradoxical themes. Her paintings—a blend of invented subjects and personal elements— tackle questions about the female body, intimacy and gender roles.

@annebuckwalter

Tang Shuo Artist

Tang Shuo, a Chinese artist now residing in the UK, infuses his work with childhood memories from a southern Chinese village. Through his paintings, he explores themes of profession, nation, identity and alienation, offering a contemplative perspective on individuals and their connection to society.

@gltangshuo

Georg Haberler Artist

his ienna-based artist crafts mixed media paintings that playfully arrange animals, still lifes and architectural structures in an engagingly awkward manner.

@georghaberler

Sho Shibuya Artist

New York-based, Japaneseborn Sho Shibuya is a graphic designer by trade but paints as a daily practice. His Sunrises from a Small Window series— the sunrise painted as a gradient on the front cover of The New York Times—created during the pandemic struck a chord with many. @shoshibuya

Tjioe Meyer Hecken Museum Director

Tjioe Meyer Hecken is the director of Berlin’s Wehrmuehle art museum and its annual Art Biesenthal where she emphasises working with women to redefine artistic boundaries and open up new perspectives.” @tjioe.hecken

Moral Turgeman Artist

Tel Aviv-born, LA-based Moral Turgeman’s diverse portfolio spans interactive works, redesigned homes, multisensory experiences, bespoke design objects and installations, like sculptural mushrooms and her sound-healing vibrational Caterpillar Chair designed to interact with the body and nervous system. @raisethemoral

Anna Weyant Artist

From selling paintings on the street for $400 to reaching $1.6 million on the secondary market within a few short years, Anna Weyant has quickly become one of the most in-demand emerging artists of the day. Oh, and she’s dating art dealer Larry Gagosian. @annaweyant

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This Australian artist of Palestinian and Jordanian descent is instantly recognisable for the distinctive subtitles within her work. With a unique blend of photography and storytelling, she creates intimate portrayals of millennial femininity, relationships and desires through her lens. @sarahbahbah

Meet Katy Hessel, the celebrated art historian, curator and bestselling author of The Story of Art without Men. She’s also the driving force behind @thegreatwomenartists, the Instagram that’s all about championing women artists. @katy.hessel

ebe Magugu Fashion Designer

South Africa’s Thebe Magugu is representing the new wave of African fashion making headlines on the international scene. His recent project, Heirloom Shirts, allowed customers (including Michelle Obama) to personalise wax print blouses with images of their own friends and family. @thebemagugu

The anonymous Saint Hoax is an artist and socio-political activist that revels in satire, describing their work as “POPlitically incorrect.” @sainthoax

Sarah Bahbah Artist

Saint Hoax Artist

Katy Hessel

Writer

Justine Alexandria Tek, daughter of late museum founder Budi Tek, is upholding her family’s artistic legacy as the new director and CEO of the Yuz Museum. She’s committed to showcasing Shanghai on the global art stage, championing contemporary Chinese art and promoting cultural exchange between East and West. @alexanj_yu

British photographer Max Miechowski explores community, human connection and our relationship with the environment throughout his work. Renowned for his deliberate, contemplative style and passion for analogue photography, he’s a rising star worth watching.

@maxmiechowski

Kira

In uencer

Meet Kira, the digital creator behind the coveted @theartrevival Instagram and TikTok account. With an impressive fan base, Kira sprinkles her unique and witty perspective on all things art and design.

@theartrevival

Pia Graf Artist

Pia Graf, a creative force split between Berlin and Tbilisi, masterfully navigates the realms of animation, illustration and visual art. Her lively line drawings evoke the charm of 1930s animation, crafting colourful worlds and characters that captivate brands like Nike and Kenzo. @piagraf___

Arvida Byström Artist

Swedish model-turned-artist Arvida ystr m first made aves ith her unshaved legs in an adidas campaign, sparking a dialogue about beauty standards. Her vibrant, empowering art challenges societal norms, delving into themes such as identity, feminism and self-expression. @arvidabystrom

Mia Novakova Photographer

Bulgarian photographer Mia Novakova crafts captivating, cinematic nightscapes through post-processing double exposures. Guided by intuition, Mia likens her process to composing a painting, resulting in unexpected outcomes.

@coughh_syrup

Manssur Photographer

Ecuadorian photographer Vicente Manssur embraces experimentation, shifting effortlessly bet een monochrome and colour, film and digital. nspired by iconic photographers such as William Eggleston, his evolving style spans landscapes, street scenes and portraiture. @vicer_

Anicka Yi embarked on her artistic journey relatively later in life, having previously worked in fashion. Today, she stands as a conceptual artist whose creations seamlessly blend fragrance, culinary arts and scientific e ploration. @anickayi_studio

Dan Mahboubian Rosen In uencer

Dan Mahboubian Rosen, the comically unapologetic connoisseur of questionable taste, has gained fame for his fierce interior reviews and art world skits across TikTok and Instagram. @thedanrosen

Max Miechowski Photographer

Vicente

Anicka Yi Artist

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Justine Alexandria Tek Museum Director

TANK THE THINK

Imagine an art world nexus where brilliant minds converge to dissect the industry’s depths. These thought leaders, with their wisdom and foresight, confront pressing challenges head-on, while forging connections, weaving together resources and trailblazing ideas to elevate the art scene to new heights. You can depend upon them to take an analytical perspective in their expertise and unwavering dedication to art in all their roles.

Tokini Peterside-Schwebig Entrepreneur

Tokini Peterside-Schwebig is reshaping the African narrative as the founder and CEO of ART X Collective including ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier art fair; ART X Live!, a platform for emerging artists and musicians; and ART X Prize, spotlighting emerging talents from Africa and its diaspora. @tokinipeterside

Nicolas Berggruen Collector

If you had a billion dollars, what would you do? Aside from setting up a think tank, charitable trust and media publication, Nicolas Berggruen has invested heavily in art, particularly to the benefit of os Angeles County Museum of Art. @nicolasberggruen

Philip Tinari Curator

The director and CEO of UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, Philip Tinari has made a name for himself putting on blockbuster shows by the likes of Picasso, Warhol, Maurizio Cattelan, Daniel Arsham, Xu Bing and Cao Fei. @philiptinari

Yvonne Force Villarea Entrepreneur

Yvonne Force Villareal, a cultural entrepreneur, jumped into the art scene in ‘95, specialising in private collections and foundations. In 2000, she co-founded Art Production Fund, known for projects like Prada Marfa. oday her consultancy firm, Culture Corps, continues to fuel creativity by partnering with artists and the private sector. @yvonneforce

Frédéric Jousset Entrepreneur

A museum truck taking modern and contemporary art from Centre Pompidou around rural France and a catamaran sailing to more than 15 Mediterranean countries with an immersive exhibition designed with Musée du Louvre are just some of entrepreneur and philanthropist Frédéric Jousset’s initiatives to make culture accessible through his Art Explora foundation. @fredericjousset

Adrian Cheng Entrepreneur

As the mastermind behind the K11 empire, Adrian Cheng is blending art into the retail experience while also placing himself at the vanguard of contemporary art as a voracious collector. @adriancheng

Alia Al-Senussi Patron

An art patron ith a flair for bringing people together, Princess Alia Al-Senussi is the ultimate art world “It girl.” She sits on advisory councils, acquisition committees and boards for more than 15 art organisations worldwide.

The new director of the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong brings a decade of arts experience and a strong commitment to cultural support. With her extensive background in Hong Kong and beyond, Alexandra Seno is poised to lead ACC HK into its next phase of advancing cultural exchange. @aaseno

This seasoned curator has put Brazil on the art map with his critical eye and contributions to the contemporary art scene. Not only is Adriano Pedrosa the artistic director of the São Paulo Museum of Art but also the curator of the 2024 Venice Biennale. @adrianopedrosa

Victoria Siddall’s visionary leadership at Frieze and her advocacy for addressing climate change in the art sector as co-founder of the Gallery Climate Coalition position her as a trailblazer shaping the contemporary art world. She is also the current cultural trustee to the UK’s National Portrait Gallery. @victoriamaysiddall

Antwaun Sargent Critic

A director and curator at Gagosian Gallery, Antwaun Sargent is an art critic and writer who is giving a voice to young Black contemporary artists. Follow his fashion addiction via his IG. @sirsargent

Alexandra Seno Patron

Victoria Siddall Art Fair Director

Adriano Pedrosa Curator

Seoul-based collector Hee Jae Kang is the founder and CEO of Uptown Girl (UTG), an online fashion store. She has been a role model for younger entrepreneurs and uses her voice to share her passion for contemporary art. @heejaeholic

Patricia Urquiola Hidalgo, the celebrated Spanish architect, industrial designer and art director, is most known in the industry for her remarkable ability to seamlessly meld minimalism with playful elements. @patricia_urquiola

Casey

Financial Times and The Art Newspaper columnist and author of Art as an Investment ? and The Art Fair Story, Melanie Gerlis is your trusted source for the latest happenings in the art world. @mgerlis

Patricia Urquiola Hidalgo Designer

Casey Fremont Entrepreneur

Fremont not only helms the Artist Production Fund but also proves that motherhood can go hand in hand with rocking major public art projects. And always done in style. @caseyfremont

Hee Jae Kang Entrepreneur

Melanie Gerlis Writer

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Co-founder of the Sloomoo Institute, Brooklyn Museum board member and dedicated art explorer on Instagram, Karen Robinovitz champions emerging artists and celebrates the joy of playfulness. @karenrobinovitz

Polly Staple Museum Mastermind

Previously at Chisenhale Gallery and editor-at-large of frieze magazine, Polly Staple now spearheads Tate’s collection of British art, guiding the institution in acquisitions and research. Her commitment to identifying artistic excellence and advancing art’s accessibility renders her a key player in the art world. @polly.staple

Audun Alvestad Artist

Norwegian artist Audun Alvestad exhibits a vibrant and whimsical style in his na ve figurative paintings, ranging from lively scenes of social gatherings to dreamlike landscapes. @audun_alvestad

Ferren ipson, the ondon-based art aficionado, ears many creative hats. Not only is she the author of The Ultimate Art Museum and Women’s Work, but she’s also the host of the Art Matters podcast. Beyond that, she is a doctoral researcher at SOAS University of London and a textile artist. @ferrengipson

Pascaline Smets Entrepreneur

Pascaline Smets has an unmistakable flair for spotting off-the-radar art and fashion talents from Paris, California and beyond and shares her treasures generously on her IG feed. @pascalinesmets

Ferren Gipson Writer

Karen Robinovitz Entrepreneur

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Isolde Brielmaier Curator

Isolde Brielmaier is the deputy director of the New Museum, as well as a distinguished guest curator at the International Center for Photography in NYC. Her career has been a blend of art and culture characterised by visionary curation and collaboration with artists such as Carrie Mae Weems and Ellen Gallagher. @isolde_brielmaier

Eszter Magyar Artist

In a world where art, make-up and social commentary no effortlessly converge, s ter Magyar stands out as a provocative catalyst, disrupting conventional societal standards and reshaping the feminine gaze through her Instagram page @makeupbrutalism.

Caspar Jopling Entrepreneur

Caspar opling, a ritish art aficionado ith an enterprising spirit, possesses an innate passion for contemporary art. As the nephew of White Cube’s Jay Jopling, he has art running through his veins with a knack for skilfully forging meaningful connections ith prominent figures and art galleries. @casparjopling

Manjit app Artist

Manjit Thapp works in digital and traditional artistic mediums to craft her stunning illustrations. Her creative focus centres on female characters, drawing inspiration from emotions, the natural world, vibrant colours and everyday life. We particularly enjoyed her recent collaboration with @dishoom. @manjitthapp

@magyareszter

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Izabela Depczyk Entrepreneur

Izabela Depczyk, a creative entrepreneur splitting her time between New York, Lisbon and Warsaw, is the founder of @herclique. Her mission: celebrate and empower women and non-binary artists, democratise art collecting and support crucial charities.

@izabela.depczyk

Pamela Hornik is an avid art enthusiast known for uplifting the arts community by championing artists, exhibitions and cultural institutions. Recently she hosted Some Dogs, a vibrant celebration of the sheer splendour of our canine companions. @pamelahornik

A favourite of Saatchi Yates gallery, American artist Will St. John dedicated years to immersing himself in the intricacies of Renaissance painting techniques in Europe. Now, he artfully bestows this wealth of expertise upon a vibrant community of Bohemian New Yorkers posing as his subjects. @willstjohnart

Ruth Millington

Writer

She is also the celebrated and This

Ruth Millington, a highly regarded art historian and critic, specialises in modern and contemporary art with a keen focus on women artists and regional art histories. She is also the celebrated author of MUSE Book Will Make You an Artist. @millington_ruth

Will St. John Artist

Pamela Hornik Collector

Taylor Mckie Photographer

Taylor Mckie, an up-and-coming photographer based in Miami, expertly captures the elegance and beauty of Black culture through her lens while revealing the hidden beauty concealed within everyday moments. @awquakiss

Laila Gohar Artist

Laila Gohar, an Egyptian-born multidisciplinary artist, food stylist and culinary consultant based in New York, draws inspiration from her multicultural background. She’s achieved global acclaim for her distinctive approach to food styling, mixing art, design and gastronomy into one big melting pot. @lailacooks

Maryam Keyhani Artist

Angeliki Kim Perfetti Curator

Angeliki Kim Perfetti is your go-to art guru. The brains behind DYNAMISK Independent Curating and Art Advisory, she passionately explores the global art scene and fosters relationships with artists, institutions and industry luminaries. Oh, and she’s got a cool podcast and top-notch fashion sense, too. @dynamisk

From her intricate drawings and joyful paintings to her hats (do look at her hats), gowns, homeware and jewellery, Maryam Keyhani is a woman after our own hearts. Creating for the joy of creation, her shop in Berlin is a melting pot of child’s play, community and experimentation. @maryamkeyhani

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Alex Duve Dealer

Alex Duve is an art dealer with an eye for originality and new talents. His salon-style gallery specialises in emerging artists. @duveberlin

Eva Langret Art Fair Director

Eva Langret is the artistic director of Frieze London. Her prior work with Black British artists at 198 Gallery in Brixton and her dedication to artists from North Africa and the iddle ast at the elfina Foundation showcase her commitment to global artistic connections. @evalangret

Koyo Kouoh Museum Mastermind

Koyo Kouoh, the visionary curator and executive director of Cape Town’s Zeitz MOCAA, holds international acclaim as a prominent advocate for African art. She told the Financial Times, “I’m here to serve first and foremost the continent of Africa and its diaspora.” @madamekoyo

Yoram Roth Entrepreneur

Yoram Roth, 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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EN VOGUE

Art and fashion are two chic industries that often sashay down the runway of collaboration tête-à-tête. From the visionary pioneers at Vogue to emerging designers, we look at the trendsetters ho find deep inspiration in the realm of art and are at the vanguard of their industry.

Marine Serre Fashion Designer

French fashion designer Marine Serre really does make our hearts beat with her athletic, futuristic style, signature crescent moon print and use of recycled fabrics. Her designs have been worn by the likes of Beyoncé, BLACKPINK and Dua Lipa. @ rineserre o i

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Lukresia Model

From her backyard in the Philippines to Mugler’s fall 2023 ready-to-wear runway, queer Filipino model and designer Lukresia’s creative flair has seen her star rise to ne heights as she represents her local LGBTQIA+ community and country on the global fashion stage. @ ird or d

Harris Reed Fashion Designer

Creative director of Nina Ricci and founder of his eponymous brand, Harris Reed is on a mission to fight for the beauty of fluidity. His style? Romanticism gone nonbinary. @ rris reed

MSCHF Artists

MSCHF’s Big Red Boots were the viral shoe of 2023. This New York artist collective not only brings anime aesthetics to the fashion world but also produces browser plugins, kooky consumer products, AI-generated foot photographs and chopped-up Damien Hirst spot prints following their trend-or-die ethos. @ s

Leslie Sun Media

Leslie Sun, Vogue editorial director for Taiwan, India and Japan, also wears the editorin-chief hat at Vogue Taiwan Her passion extends beyond fashion into the world of art, where she is particularly admired for her collection of contemporary Western art. @s n es

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Kim Jones Fashion Designer

Kim Jones is best known for bringing different orlds together in the fashion scene. As creative director of Dior Homme, he’s collaborated ith art orld figures like Daniel Arsham, KAWS, Hajime Sorayama and Raymond Pettibon. @mrkimjones

Edward Enninful Media

Edward Enninful, editor-in-chief of Vogue UK, has transformed the fashion industry with his commitment to diversity and cutting-edge storytelling. While he recently revealed his soon-tobe departure from British Vogue, his influence ill continue to thrive as he becomes Vogue’s global creative and cultural adviser. @ed rd ennin

Dilara Findikoglu Fashion Designer

Dilara Findikoglu, originally from Istanbul and now based in London, is a celebrated womenswear designer known for subculture-inspired collections that tackle feminism, religion and politics. She combines artisan traditions with a punk sensibility, redefining lu ury fashion through innovation, challenging industry norms and setting new standards. @di r findi og

Simon Porte Jacquemus Fashion Designer

Simon Porte Jacquemus is the French fashion maverick and mastermind behind the celebcoveted brand Jacquemus. With a dash of editerranean flair and a pinch of avant-garde charm, he’s serving up a delightful, fun-filled twist on modern elegance that’s turning heads worldwide. @si on or e e s

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Margaret Zhang Media

Margaret Zhang, the multifaceted Australianborn influencer, re rote the fashion industry’s history books when she became the youngest Vogue editor ever at Vogue China. As a photographer, consultant, filmmaker, model and social media influencer, she continues to redefine the fashion and media landscape today.

@ rg re z ng

Jonathan Anderson Fashion Designer

Jonathan Anderson, the force behind J.W. Anderson and Loewe, is a fashion designer deeply connected to the art world. Not only is he an avid collector and a trustee of the V&A, but he has also curated several e hibitions, reflecting his impeccable taste and clout in both realms.

@ on n nderson

Phoebe Philo Fashion Designer

Phoebe Philo, the revered fashion icon and former creative director of Céline, is celebrated for her timeless, minimalist designs that have made an indelible mark on the industry. Her recent return to fashion has sent waves of excitement through her devoted fan base. @ oe e i o

Maria Grazia Chiuri Fashion Designer

Maria Grazia Chiuri, the accomplished Italian fashion designer, transitioned into her role as creative director at Dior after successful tenures at Fendi and Valentino. Her time at Dior has been marked by a powerful emphasis on feminism, making her impact extend beyond fashion and into the realm of social consciousness.

@ ri gr zi i ri

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CELEBRITIES

You’ve seen them gracing red carpets around the world, and you might have also spied them at the hottest gallery openings. These celebrities are bringing their passion, success and critical eyes to the art world, often as avid collectors but also as art creators themselves.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Patrons

One of the biggest power couples in the music industry, Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean and Alicia Keys are also A e s op collectors ho focus mostly on lack artists. ean also founded the o Commission art fair and the Sm art Collection app to connect artists directly ith buyers. @ i i eys @ ere s izzz

So a Coppola Collector

American filmmaker Sofia Coppola collects contemporary art reflecting themes of identity and femininity, paralleling her cinematic vision. She also recently released the art book Archive, offering an intimate behind-the-scenes look at her filmography. @sofi o o

Lee Min-Ho

Art Enthusiast

Lee Min-Ho is a multifaceted South Korean artist renowned for his acting and singing talents. Beyond his impressive entertainment career, he’s a fi ture in the art orld, frequently seen at prestigious events such as Art Busan and Frieze Seoul, showcasing his passion for creativity beyond the screen. @ or ee in o

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Elliot Perry  Collector

Retired NBA player and partowner of the Memphis Grizzlies, Elliot Perry is also a passionate art collector preserving African American and African artistic culture and history through the erry Art Collection. @e io erry

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Collectors

ot only did eyonc and ay- film their APESHIT music video in the Louvre with the Mona isa chillin’ in the background but their multimillion-dollar art collection champions both influential contemporary orks and emerging artists, emphasising inclusivity and diversity in the art world. @ eyon e @ yz

Pharrell Williams Curator

Pharrell Williams, celebrated musician and producer and newly appointed men’s creative director at Louis Vuitton, also holds a significant presence in the art world. His impact spans diverse creative domains, including collaborations with modern artists and ownership of the global auction house Joopiter. @ rre

STREET CREW

The Street Crew are the art world players at the epitome of urban cool. Street artists, designers and entrepreneurs, their style is a walking gallery, both showcasing and dropping limited-edition kicks, exclusive collabs and eye-catching art pieces that resonate with the pulse of the streets.

Bigboy Cheng is a sneaker collector from the Philippines whose collection surpasses US$1 million. His other passion—artist vinyl toys—led to the creation of his gallery, Secret Fresh, which has since expanded into streetwear. @djbigboycheng

Nike superfan and Australian-born designer Alex Hackett creates at the intersection of luxury and sport, often upcycling unexpected textiles and other unwanted materials, such as Nike lanyards, IKEA umbrellas and NASA space foil, into functional sportswear. @miniswoosh

Teddy bears, mocha pots, canned air horns, boxing gloves and more. If Supreme has its name on it, Joe Migraine has it. He also collects comics and vinyl art toys amongst others, turning his passion into the subscriber Discord channel, Alpha Collectibles. @joemigraine

From adidas to Kanye West’s Yeezy, Jon Wexler established himself as a pillar of the sneakerhead movement before taking his knowledge of collectibles to the trading card platform Fanatics Collectibles. @wex

Alexandra Hackett Designer

Joe Migraine Collector

Jon Wexler Fashion Executive

Christian ‘Bigboy’ Cheng Collector

Sean Wotherspoon Designer

2018’s Nike Air Max 97/1 made Sean Wotherspoon one of the most influential sneakerheads at just 28 years of age. On top of being a designer, Wotherspoon has also co-founded several vintage sneaker and fashion stores as well as collaborated with GAP. @sean_wotherspoon

Yoon Ahn Designer

Streetwear icon Yoon Ahn is the creative force behind AMBUSH®, a brand fusing music and fashion, influenced by her graphic design roots. Since its inception in 2008, her label has swiftly attracted partnerships with industry giants like Louis Vuitton. @yoon_ambush

Saddo Illustrator

Saddo, a omanian artist, skilfully melds the influences of Rousseau, Bosch and Matisse with street art, contemporary illustration and hip-hop culture. His diverse portfolio encompasses paintings, ceramics, murals and prestigious commissions. @saddo.ro

SK Lam Entrepreneur

SK Lam, the creative force behind AllRightsReserved, is the go-to for artists turning imaginative concepts into viral public art installations, including floating Florentijn Hofman’s iconic giant duck on Hong Kong’s harbour and taking KAWS’s Companion on holiday. @sklamallrightsreserved

KAWS Artist

Banksy Artist

Trailblazing contemporary graffiti artist and designer, A S redefines the boundaries of pop culture and fine art through his iconic sculptures and paintings. With a unique blend of street art sensibility, mostly featuring his cute Companion, he captivates audiences worldwide. @kaws

Kevin Poon Entrepreneur

From the streets to the art collections of the rich and famous, Banksy’s satirical, politically driven work is immediately recognisable. He is the ultimate social commentator of our time. @banksy

Kevin Poon is an entrepreneur spreading passion for street art and toys among Asia’s youth culture. From artist capsules with his fashion labels to handpicked art on the walls of his hospitality ventures, Poon is a powerhouse connecting millennials with pop culture.

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GUARDIANS ofCANON THE ART

The dedicated individuals who are committed to preserving, protecting and amplifying art for art’s sake are our Guardians of The Art Canon. With unwavering passion and expertise, they actively work to safeguard and conserve artistic practices and make space for new ones as well, whether that’s through taking the helms of established institutions or ushering in new eras with their own enterprises.

A collector with a passion for African photography and president of the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech, Othman Lazraq aims to join forces with other advocates of contemporary African art to foster synergies in their mutual quests to advance art in all forms from the African continent. @macaal_

Diana Widmaier Picasso is certainly not one to simply live off her grandfather’s legacy. She’s a highly educated and accomplished art historian and curator as well as co-founder and artistic director of je ellery company, en , and not to mention an cer of France’s rdre des Arts et des Lettres. @dianawpicasso

Diana Widmaier Picasso Curator

Othman Lazraq Museum Director

Without a doubt, Dakis Joannou is one of the most powerful art collectors in the world. Not only has he turned the Greek isle of Hydra into an art paradise, but he is also a catalyst to the rise of the Greek art scene. @donkey301239

Hailing from Queens, New York, Thelma Golden—the pioneering director and chief curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem—has spent her career championing African American artists. @thelmagolden

Founder of errain.art, an online platform for contemporary South Asian art; co-founder of The Sculpture Park at Madhavendra Palace, Jaipur; and co-director of New Delhi’s leading gallery, Nature Morte, Aparajita Jain is a pillar of the blooming Indian art scene. @aparajita_jain

A curator extraordinaire: Stuart Comer works as the chief curator of media and performance art at MoMA, snapshots of which grace his IG account. @stuartcomer

Aparajita Jain Entrepreneur

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Stuart Comer Curator

Dakis Joannou Museum Founder

elma Golden Museum Director

Laurence des Cars Museum Director

Not just an art historian but also an art history maker, aurence des Cars is the first female director of the Louvre where she is shaking up the programming to reach a wider, more inclusive audience. She is also known for her support of rightful restoration. @laurence.descars

Zélika García Art Fair Founder

Almost 20 years ago Zélika García founded ZONAMACO which has since become the largest, and perhaps most important, art fair in Latin America, helping transform Mexico City into an arts and culture destination. @zelikagarcia

Melani Setiawan Patron

Melani Setiawan is the “mother of Indonesian art.” She has built up her collection of Indonesian art over four decades and co-founded the Indonesian branch of the contemporary art collecting club, One Piece Club. @melanisetiawan

Edoardo Monti Collector

Edoardo Monti is the founder and curator of Palazzo Monti, an artist residency and contemporary art collection in Brescia, Italy, which aims to foster creativity, productivity and meaningful collaborations. @edoardomonti

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HEAVYWEIGHTS

Step into the colourful world of art and you’ll soon discover some truly larger-than-life characters. We’re talking about the Heavyweights, the artistic powerhouses who’ve etched their names onto the canvas of creativity in a way that’s impossible to ignore. Their work? Well, it’s not your run-of-the-mill stuff. hese visionaries have shattered boundaries, flipped conventions on their head and redefined hat it means to express yourself through art.

Kara Walker Artist

Not one to raise questions with easy answers, Kara Walker’s complex black cut-paper silhouettes, colossal sculptures, collages, paintings, performance art, light projections, animations and more all take on serious issues of race, gender, sexuality and violence as she comments on the foundations of American society. @ r er o i

Hyun-Sook Lee

Gallerist

Collector-turned-gallerist, Hyun-Sook Lee is the founder and chairperson of Seoul’s Kukje Gallery. She is often credited with bringing Korean Dansaekhwa (monochrome painting) into international prominence. @kukjegallery

Miuccia Pada Fashion Designer

“Ugly is attractive, ugly is exciting. Maybe because it is newer.” Miuccia Prada has always stood by her minimalist yet eccentric approach to fashion as head designer of Prada and founder of Miu Miu. She is also the founder of the cultural institution Fondazione Prada.

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eff oons, a global art icon, crafts playful yet provocative pieces that defy convention and delve into consumerism, celebrity and spectacle. His art commands staggering prices, even when shattered into fragments. @ e oons

Guerrilla Girls Art Group

The ultimate girl gang. With their anonymity in place and a rotating roster of membership, the all-female, all-feminist Guerrilla Girls have been fighting se ism and racism ithin the art orld since 1985. @g erri gir s

Koons Artist

Carrie Mae Weems Artist

Carrie Mae Weems, a standout American artist celebrated for her diverse creative mediums, particularly photography, delves into themes such as identity, power and social justice. She is best known for her The Kitchen Table series. @ rrie e ee s

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David Chau Entrepreneur

Self-proclaimed collector of many things, this Shanghai-based entrepreneur and cofounder of ART021 art fair began his art journey in 2003, advocating for emerging artists and galleries across the Asia acific.

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Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi Art Foundation Director

The list of roles Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi has taken on in the art orld is endless. Su ce to say that as president and director of the Sharjah Art Foundation and director of the Sharjah Biennial, she has turned Sharjah in the UAE into a world-class art destination. @ oor

Takashi Murakami Artist

King of brand collabs and the artistic wizard behind the Superflat movement, akashi urakami mi es traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop culture. With a brush that weaves dreams into reality, he paints a kaleidoscope of imagination for the world to admire. @ s i o

Teo Yang Deconstructed

Interior designer Teo Yang founded his studio in Seoul in 2009, making reinterpreting tradition key to its success. On top, he’s an avid collector of both Korean and international artists and has even launched his own furniture brand Eastern Edition @easternedition, perfume brand Sinang @sinang.scent and skincare line EATH Library @eathlibrary_showroom. @teoyang

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THE VERY HONEST GALLERIST

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TARQ, Mumbai, www.tarq.in, @tarqmumbai

1. Describe your gallery in one sentence for an art world newbie.

It’s a warm welcoming space, where you’ll always nd someone to talk with about the artwork you see.

All of them!

2. Most gorgeous artist in your gallery program?

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

We love selling works to clients who cherish them and are happy to see them every day.

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

The strong kind.

5. The coolest event you ever hosted?

The opening of our new space was wonderful. We had a lot of friends come by from across the world!

6. What is the dress code for the sta ?

I love pants and a smart shirt!

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

Most hated: Updating databases

Most loved: Artist meetings and workshops at the gallery

8. Does hot sta help selling better?

9. Most used apps or websites used daily by the gallery?

Artlogic all day every day!

Hot artworks sell themselves!

10. Compare the gallery to a brand. Which one would it be? TARQ – we’re our own brand.

11. How many works have you sold via an instagram post? Not enough!

12. Best lunch spot for a client meeting? Our new viewing room at TARQ!

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