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ISSUE 7 2019
ISSUE 7 Autumn/Winter 2019 www.theartgorgeous.com
From Female Activists to K-Pop Stars These People Are Pushing Art Forward in the Digital Era
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CONTENT The Very Honest Gallerist p. 88
Art Gent Deconstructed p. 78
Olivia Locher’s Weird and Wonderful Laws p. 62
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Emma Allegretti’s Girls Girl Gang
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Game Changers Power Duos Emma Allegretti’s Girls Girl Gang The Gentlemen The Think Tank En Vogue Olivia Locher’s Weird and Wonderful Laws Art in No Man’s Land Celebrities Art Gent Deconstructed In the Hood The Very Honest Gallerist
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On the Cover Olivia Locher, Self-Portrait 2018
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ello Gorgeous, This cover made you curious? Great. We are excited to present you a different kind of art world players’ “power list” we have been working on over the past several months. You will find some of those names that you might expect, but equally you will come across new faces. It`s not a gathering of the most powerful artists, collectors, or gallerists but a listing of those opinion makers in and around the art world whose digital presence makes a difference. How? Read on from p.18.
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Even so, this is a special issue, you will still find our signature features, including our in-depth interview highlighting Lolita Cros, who created her own dream job in curating art inside the leading female-only members club: The Wing. And we talked to the NY-based photographer Olivia Locher about weird laws, beauty standards, and her #45protestsigns and are very happy she also graces our cover. Our stickers have become collectibles, and you will find a new set included as well, this time in collaboration with the Rome-based illustrator (and Nike & Gucci muse) Emma Allegretti. Last but not least, read all about Paris high-flying Galerie Derouillon in The Very Honest Gallerist questionnaire. In addition to working on this issue, we launched some new formats that we proudly present to you. Our digital platform theartgorgeous.com has been extended with a full career section. It not only delivers the most sought after global job vacancies in the art and creative industries daily right on your screen but also includes career advice and Q&A with women who shape the art world. We continued our conferencing format Art x Lux and held our 4th roundtable at Hong Kong’s private art club Duddell’s this summer. In case you missed it, no need to worry: mark 26 November on your calendars for the next edition taking place in Zurich, featuring expert speakers offering insight into various forms of art engagements. Moreover, we embarked a new milestone of our journey by releasing our very first merchandise in collaboration with König Souvenir. Inspired by the memes from our Instagram, we kicked off with a series of T-shirts paying tribute to three art world situations: Tinder, travels & street art. And there is even more brewing. Stay tuned for our next adventures.
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Celebrating London’s architecture, Barbican Centre. Photograph: Dan Tobin Smith.
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Jamie Bennett
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.
Lizzy Vartanian Collier CON TR I BU TORS
Founder of Gallery Girl, Lizzy Vartanian Collier is a writer and curator based in London. Having been published by Dazed, Hyperallergic, Vice and Vogue Arabia, she has also curated exhibitions in London, Jordan and Armenia.
Bárbara Borges de Campos
Bárbara is Berlin-based writer working for The Quietus, The Guardian, TheArtGorgeous and other publications as culture expert. Her love for art writing took off after reading Frank O’Hara. She studied English literature at University College Dublin.
Emma Allegretti
Emma is a Rome based artist and illustrator, who could eat buffalo mozzarella every day. With her mother being an art teacher, she started to get into drawing early. Her work represents the female universe in all its facets, from pain to irony. In addition to collaborating with the likes of Gucci or Nike, Emma encourages a whole generation of girls looking for their own identity in becoming independent women.
Katya Lopatko
Katya Lopatko is a recent college grad, based out of Los Angeles. Her favorite stories to write are the ones that bridge the gap between fine art and pop culture – and the ones that lend themselves well to a light sprinkle of philosophising. Her work has appeared in GARAGE magazine and on VICE.com, where she spent a semester churning out transcriptions, researching, and stockpiling mugs at her desk as an editorial intern.
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Pushing contemporary art forward in the digital era — that was our postulation for the selection of the 200 top voices from the arts and beyond. Second, you can see how these people use their voices and wide reach to address subjects that matter beyond the art scene (or are actually their very own reason for creating their art, depending on one’s perspective). Think of how Wolfgang Tillmans or OBEY encourage their followers to vote, or how Jochen Zeitz not only builds the foremost contemporary museum in Africa but also advocates restlessly for environmental protection.
Our approach for compiling this power list differs from other rankings. Of course, you will find those art world fixtures with wide reach and a massive following. However, there are also other types of influencers: a new breed of game changers having their roots in other creative and fashion industries, female voices with a strong mission statement, and celebrities from the music and film industries who all share their passion for contemporary art widely via their various platforms.
Don’t be surprised to not find the ’grams of most of the major galleries, artists, or museums, solely introducing their own programmes and works on social media. While that’s legitimate to do, we want to look at a bigger picture; original content created with a mission. It goes beyond self-promotion, and we value more than just the number of one’s followers; it is about creating awareness, giving new insights, and going beyond the expected. Following these guidelines, we boldly name figures shaping the art world in the digital realm and spot the individuals that make a difference. Scroll now, detox later.
Why did this cross-industry expansion come to fruition? Because we believe it is all about making art accessible to new audiences. These are the two things we found quite outstanding. First, you can observe how some of the big power players take new faces under their glittery wings by putting young artists’ creations up in the digital sphere and introducing their names to their massive fan bases. Without a doubt, it is a pretty big deal when Murakami features a sculpture by a young artist or when Beyonc and Jay-Z pose in front of a painting, helping the artist behind achieve overnight fame.
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01 Edoardo Monti Curator
Edoardo Monti has an unmistakable sense for art and design and has channelled this into an artist residency programme in Brescia that aims to foster creativity, productivity and meaningful collaborations.
02 Boychild Artist
Gender norms are set aside by performance artist Boychild who uses her body, enhanced with otherworldly makeup, to express herself through movement. @boychild
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Image credit: Instagram, Art Streiber/Robb Report, MoMA
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03 Natalie Massenet Entrepreneur
Former fashion journalist, celebrated agent-of-change and influential entrepreneur, Natalie Massenet is the founder of online retailer Net-a-Porter and the owner of an extensive modern and contemporary art collection. @nat_mass
04 Stuart Comer Curator
A curator extraordinaire: Stuart Comer currently works as the chief curator of media and performance art at MoMA, snapshots of which grace his account. @stuartcomer
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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
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From a Frida Kahlo painting to Erwin Wurm’s Fat Car, artist and curator Danielle Krysa started The Jealous Curator as a way to flip her envy of other artist’ skills into an admiring homage. @thejealouscurator
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Helen Downie, more commonly known as Unskilled Worker, is a textbook example of how an artist can find fame through posting on social media. Her unique work has most notably been used as inspiration for luxury fashion house Gucci and the rest is history. @unskilledworker
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07 Elena Soboleva Dealer
Influencer Elena Soboleva brings the digital tools to the art world. She made headlines in the art world in 2018 when she was appointed Director of Online Sales at David Zwirner Gallery. @elenasoboleva
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09 09 Kylie Ying Entrepreneur
Kylie Ying, a celebrated art and fashion influencer, is leading the new generation of young Chinese art collectors. She is the co-founder of ART021 and JINGART art fair. If you were impressed with her Instagram followers, her Chinese Weibo account will absolutely astound you.
Image credit: Courtesy of Art021
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Actor and model China Chow is a true art enthusiast. Not only could you admire her as a reality TV host on the show Work of Art: The Next Great Artist, but she is also the producer behind a new TV show format by Alex Israel. @china_chow
10 Paul Octavious Photographer
A self-taught photographer who is known for his composition and originality, Paul Octavious brings us a daily dose of weird, from rainbow dumplings to an offbeat selfie with Murakami. @pauloctavious
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13 Alex Israel Artist
Alex Israel is an artist who has set the standard for California cool through his colourful selfportraits and account visuals that both collectors and brands are in love with. @alexisrael
12 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 - in style. @caseyfremont
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14 Vera Bertran Art Lover
Aside from writing and directing films, Vera Bertran is also a contemporary art advisor, collector and all-round art expert who takes us along to every major museum show via her feed. @vera_bertran
15 Amanda Shadforth Artist
Amanda Shadforth is an Australian powerhouse who began in the arts and moved towards digital & creative strategy while regarding her own agency as a giant mood board. @oraclefox
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16 Mickalene Thomas Artist
Award-winning artist, Mickalene Thomas, delves into notions of female sexuality, beauty and power and how these are represented in art and pop culture through her collages of African American women. @mickalenethomas
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Art runs in the blood of the König family. This particular König is an art dealer, gallery owner and founder of König Galerie (something he achieved before he’d even left school). Follow him for a backstage pass to major art fairs and studio visits. @johann.koenig
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18 Virgil Abloh Entrepreneur
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Artistic director of Louis Vuitton Mens, CEO of Off-White, art curator and furniture designer, Virgil Abloh leads a busy life. His feed blends contemporary art with streetwear and music, giving us a streamlined insight into where all of these disparate worlds collide. @virgilabloh
19 Yoon Ahn Entrepreneur
From a selfie within a teamLab installation to images with fellow artist legends, Ahn’s innovative style, heavily influenced by 90s skate culture and street clothes, has elevated her to become the jewellery director of Dior Homme. @yoon_ambush
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With great power comes great responsibility. Few would know that better than Andelman who can send up-and-coming designers and artists’ careers skyrocketing with just a post. @sarahandelman
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Game Changers
The people with the unbelievable ability to predict the future, revealing the artists and trends we most definitely should be keeping an eye on. How do they do it? We can’t know for sure, but whatever their secret is, their IG accounts hold all the clues.
21 Derek Blasberg Media
With Gagosian’s Derek Blasberg running the show, CNN has built up some sway in its outlook on style and fashion. Using the platform, his definition of style has found its way into the homes of millions around the world. @derekblasberg
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Kimberley Drew’s IG mood board mixes images of Tyra Banks and Kimora Lee Simmons with artworks by black artists. A curator of black art experiences, she runs the blog Black Contemporary Art and was previously the social media manager at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. @museummammy
23 Michael Dupouy Entrepreneur
Founder of All Gone – an annual publication devoted to street culture – Michael Dupouy also curates French boutique Club 75. His IG feed includes images of his adventures at Art Basel, ComplexCon and his biggest love: his mum. @michael_lamjc
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Stunning art in the most beautiful homes? The work (and IG account) of prolific French interior designer influences countless artists and designers via his curated, mouth-watering feed. Also some major private collectors are on his client list. @jacques.grange
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25 Alessandro Michele Tastemaker
Alessandro Michele not only elevated Gucci to one of the most powerful brands, but also masters merging images of Jared Leto and Co. with gothic gems into an inspiring mood board.
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26 Pascaline Smets Entrepreneur
Pascaline Smets has an unmistakable flair for spotting offthe-radar art & fashion talents from Paris, California and beyond and shares her treasures generously in her feed. @pascalinesmets
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Dolls, miniature objects and staged domestic scenes exploring female roles in society are all part of Laurie Simmons’ easily recognisable oeuvres spanning across decades. @lauriesimmons
27 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 and developer of the Miami Design District. So it doesn’t surprise that some of the most exciting architecture and celebrities grace his feed. @craigrobins
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28 Diana Widmaier Picasso Curator
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 jewellery company, Menē. @dianawpicasso
Image credit: Instagram, Menē, Siyoung Song
29 Jeff Koons Artist
Jeff Koons and his stainless steel balloon dogs are a household name; we also don’t mind getting a glimpse of his family or joining him for a baseball match. @jeffkoons
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31 Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis Art Lover
Princess von Thurn und Taxis is a German journalist, author and a staple at the world’s most exclusive art events. She is also a style editor-at-large for Vogue magazine and an avid Instagrammer. @elisabethtnt
32 Virginie Mouzat Journalist
Style icon and fashion journalist Virginie Mouzat takes the pragmatic view that fashion is “a way of practicing art on a very commercial level” and we can’t wait for her updates of art and fashion during the global fashion weeks. @virginiemouzat
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South African photographer Tony Gum shot to fame through her collection of beautifully composed self-portraits on Instagram and is a powerful voice within a rising local art scene. @tony_gum
Susi Kenna is a pure-atheart art lover who currently works as global social media manager for Art Basel. She rose to internet fame through her unique manicures recreating famous art and rocks mind-blowing outfits. @susikenna
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Power Duos
The arty pairings taking the art world by storm. Sometimes, it helps to have a little help from a partner in crime. From those that keep it in the family, like Brooke and Chloe Wise, to the unstoppable team of two that is Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith these duos take the meaning of #couplegoals to the next level.
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Image credit: Olivia Malone for Violet Book
Can cool be highbrow? The Wise sisters, best described as the Gigi and Bella Hadid of the art world, certainly make the case for it. @chloewise_ / @wisebrooke
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Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, a Scandinavian artist duo, have been working on mischievous and provocative sculptures and installations since the 90s. From a gay marriage urinal to the Prada store in the Texas desert, their aim isn’t to make people laugh, but to help question the norms and power structures of society. In times of Brexit, their “Anger Management” punching bag is more relevant than ever. @elmgreenanddragsetstudio
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This mother and daughter duo are esteemed collectors. Tiffany curates too. @tifzab / @anitazart
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Image credit: Will Sanders / Sunday Times Magazine, Instagram, Twitter
Criticism match made in heaven: she works for the NYT, he works for New York Magazine. @robertasmithnyt / @jerrysaltz
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Founders of Unit London in Mayfair, they’re two of the youngest and most progressive gallerists in London. @joekennedystill / @jonnyburt_
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Christto & Andrew are an internationally acclaimed photography duo who have caught the eyes of the art world with their surreal and humorous still life portraits. @christto_andrew
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Her Girls Take on the Greatest Existential Challenges of Our Lives text by Katya Lopatko
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he first thing you should know about Emma Allegretti, according to Emma Allegretti, is that she could eat buffalo mozzarella every day — and she does. The second thing: she’s a Rome-based illustrator sublimating the emotional struggles of modern existence, one Instagram post at a time.
Allegretti aces the challenge by adopting a sort of hand-drawn meme style. Her pictures usually feature one figure in an instantly recognizable situation, accompanied by minimal text. Clean and detailed at the same time, they’re clearly conceptualized and fully fleshed out, but contain nothing extra. Advertisers, designers and aspiring memers — take notes.
Mom was an art teacher, so Allegretti has been drawing since she was in diapers. She began doodling what would become “her girls,” her signature women that can only be described as stressed and unimpressed, on Post-It notes at work. Typically holding smartphones, wine glasses or both, serving deadpan face, Allegretti’s ladies aren’t afraid to call out the big existential problems of Western life. From breakups to mental health issues, every issue is addressed openly, honestly, and with a hearty dose of humor.
But beyond the style, her work resonates for the same reason a good meme goes viral: it hits on something critical, urgent and true about modern lives. Overcoming the embarrassment of sharing her personal messiness on the internet, Allegretti has been able to strike a deep cord in her audience and help us all laugh our way to catharsis. Her work might not make your crush text you back, but it might just help you forget about them, if only for a second. @allegrettiregretti
Image credit: Emma Allegretti
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One theme that pops up again and again is the pressure to put up a front, specifically on social media, hiding all inner struggles, emotions and imperfections behind the glossy screen. And yet, despite the demands it puts on the young generation, social media has its upsides, like allowing Allegretti to share her work with the masses. As her account has grown and evolved, she’s made T-shirts with her designs, drawn commissioned doodles for Gucci Beauty, and recently even modeled for Nike (inspired perhaps by the sardonic “Just Do It Tomorrow” T-shirt that her girls often sport).
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Anne Pasternak is an art world heavyweight. Currently serving as the director of the Brooklyn Museum, her account deals with a wide spectrum of topics from politics to studio visits. @annepasternak
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Cindy Sherman has been dubbed the “chameleon of our times” for her selfportraits in which she turns herself into hundreds of often grotesque characters. While she had a major show at London’s National Portrait Gallery this summer, her biggest show on selfie culture and identity seems to be her IG account itself. @cindysherman
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Celebrity-status lifestyle designer, Teo Yang, travelled the world pursuing his interior and product design career before founding his own studio back in Korea. Reinterpreting tradition is key for him. @teoyang
49 Chen Man Photographer
Chen Man is one of the most influential Chinese photographers out there. Her core theme, redefined Chinese beauty, spreads across her social channels and graces countless magazine covers. @chenman
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Co-founder and curator-in-chief of @curatedbygirls, a platform which celebrates femininity and female empowerment, Duveau’s IG is a reflection of her universe - from performing as singer on stage to setting up a female-gazed show in Berlin and beyond. @itslittlevoice
51 Colby Mugrabi Collector
Colby Mugrabi is the mastermind behind the blog Minnie Muse, which discusses the connections, references and inspirations that occur across creative fields. @minniemuse
53 Hank Willis Thomas Artist
Conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas brings together photography and appropriation to consider racial identity and cultural stereotypes from the perspective of advertising and popular culture. @hankwillisthomas
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52 Dasha Zhukova Collector
Collector, curator, philanthropist, entrepreneur - is there anything Dasha Zhukova isn’t capable of doing? Alongside promoting Moscow as a global art hub, she is also the co-founder of Garage Magazine and Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. @dasha
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KAWS has perfected the formula of graffiti mixed with cartoon iconography to achieve worldwide visbility. He is a grassroots street artist who has grown up to become an art world fixture and occasionally introduces artist friends to his massive followership 2.4 million to be precise! @kaws
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John Yuyi may use a lot of temporary tattoos in her photography, but her art is sure to outlast the tests of time. After all, once something has gone viral, it can never truly be deleted. @johnyuyi
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In addition to being an advisor, curator and collector of contemporary art, Lauren Prakke is also the founder of the Tate’s Young Patrons programme and shares her favourites works in combo with smart words. @culturerow
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Interior designer Vincent Darré is without doubt a Dada dandy. He is famous for his colourful and surreal designs, which can be found in the Parisian homes of notable artists and fashion elite. @vincent_darre
58 Yoshimoto Nara Artist
His signature characters of smoking girls and cute dogs run throughout Yoshimoto Nara’s prolific artistic career. Over the years, he’s built up a cult following and uses his fame to call for an end to war. @michinara3
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A former model and muse, Wanwan Lei is not only loved by numerous couture labels, but is also a leading art collector. She is co-founder of the private art space M WOODS in Beijing and, scrolling through her photos, you might also find a snapshot of her alongside Nicolas Party teaching in Shandong. @wanwan_lei
60 Jean Pigozzi Collector
Jean Pigozzi is famous for three things: his photography, his art collection (he owns the world’s largest private collection of contemporary African art, nonetheless) and his hate of kale. @jeanpigozzi
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Girl Gang Yes, social media brings tons of art straight onto our screens. But what we sometimes miss are feeds with a strong statement (and a strong woman) behind; someone who not only posts content to grab likes, but who curates and creates posts with a mission. These women are strong supporters of female creativity and grant daily empowerment around the globe. text by Bárbara Borges de Campos
62 Pixy Liao The rising photographer’s work challenges relationship and gender clichés. Her IG is clean, minimalist and her photographs, like eating sushi from her undressed partner, will blow your mind.
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61 Katy Hessel Katy Hessel is best known for her IG page which celebrates women artists on the daily. She is also a curator, working with Victoria MirĂł and the Tate, and regularly gives talks about art history and women. Her account offers a revised version of the “canonâ€? which includes women artists.
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63 Sarah Bahbah This Australian-Palestinian artist, writer and film director creates intimate portrayals of millennial femininity, relationships and desire. Her work is saturated, simple and incredibly voguish and her IG grants empowered, lush and harmonious vibes with spot on subtitles.
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64 Arvida Byström Swedish model-turned-artist first attracted attention with her campaign for Adidas where she posed with her unshaved legs. She challenges standard perceptions of what it means to be a woman. Intimate, colourful, and incredibly fashionable are just some of the words that jump to mind, so wait no longer to get your fix of self-love.
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65 66 Florence Given London-based artist and writer, Floss, as she calls herself on IG, was named Cosmopolitan Influencer of the Year for 2019 and rubs shoulders with other badass girls as well as Richard Branson. Her on-point messages empower women around the world. And don’t we all want a “It’s a Wonderful Day to Dump Him” T-shirt?
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67 68 Claudia Sahuquillo This Catalonian artist uses her Instagram account and art to combat gender inequality. She created the movement #SkinIsTheNewCanvas so her feed is a statement to celebrate all female bodies without fetishising them.
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69 Guerrilla Girls 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 sexism and racism within the art world since 1985.
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67 Alessia Glaviano The senior photo editor at Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue has an inimitable eye for photography talents and, needless to say, her photography curation for her account is superb. Featured up-and-coming talents often embrace different body shapes, gender or age or depict womanhood.
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THE GENTS What would the art world be without both old-school and new-school gentlemen? From seasoned auctioneers, like Simon de Pury, to a new breed, like Michael Xufu Huang, these guys stand out in a sea of bland suits and light up every gallery they walk into with their snappy attire, undeniable talent and astute eyes for style.
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Carey-Williams has an enviable CV full of major galleries and auction houses and an IG full of sharp art and beyond observations, as well dapper selfies with his husband. @matt_careywilliams
72 Fabien Fryns Dealer
73 Alexander Gilkes Entrepreneur
The Mick Jagger of auctions, Simon de Pury is a megaauctioneer and megaInstagrammer and can charmingly squeeze wallets during charity events.
Founder of Paddle8, Alexander Gilkes is the man responsible for bringing the auction house online and is liaised with tennis ace Maria Sharapova. @gilkesa
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Fabien Fryns is a Belgian art dealer specialising in contemporary Chinese art. He went to explore the local art scene long before everyone else and keeps spotting interesting talents. @fabienfryns
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77 Caspar Jopling Dealer
Luke Edward Hall is an artist, designer and columnist for FT. He is best known for his Greek-inspired ceramics and furniture. @lukeedwardhall
Probably the best dressed collector walking down the art fairs, Michael Xufu co-founded M WOODS while still a college student. @michaelxufuhuang
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George Michael’s life partner, Kenny Goss, collects art and co-founded the Goss Michael Foundation in Dallas. He is also the brainchild behind MTV RE:DEFINE, a high profile philanthropic art auction. @kenny_goss
Nephew of White Cube’s Jay Jopling, art dealer and Mr Ellie Goulding, Caspar Jopling works for Sotheby’s New York.
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78 Emmanuel Perrotin Gallerist
Founder of Galerie Perrotin, Emmanuel Perrotin opened his first gallery aged 21. His parties are legendary. Full stop. @emmanuelperrotin
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Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Collectible Design December 4–8, 2019/ Miami Beach, USA/ @designmiami #designmiami designmiami.com Bubble Chair/ LÊa Mestres, 2019/ Courtesy of Galerie SCENE OUVERTE
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Mashonda Tifrere is an art collector, singer/songwriter and philanthropist committed to advancing and empowering women in the art world through her platform ArtLeadHER.
Maria Baibakova is a well-known art collector, who, through her non-profit organistion, promotes contemporary art in Moscow and supports women in creative industries. @baibakovart
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81 Ashley Longshore Artist
Longshore is a Louisiana-based artist, badass entrepreneur and latest Maybelline collaborator. Her account is funny and incisive, with a sharp, witty eye for feminist issues. Follow her for a good laugh and girl boss vibes. @ashleylongshoreart
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Not just a beautiful face, international model Sang Woo Kim is also a talented artist whose work explores themes of immigration, discrimination, split identities and the notion of belonging. @sangwo0
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85 Nan Goldin Artist
86 Pahparn Sirima Photographer
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Cao Fei is one of the most innovative artists to have emerged on the international scene. Mixing social commentary and technology in her work, she shows us what art looks like in times of AR and AI. @cao_fei
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The omnipresent Takashi Murakami blends elements of traditional Japanese art with anime and pop culture to create everything from canvases to sneakers. A mentor to many young artists and designers, his feed also gives those new faces a global stage.
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Thai street photography was brought to prominence by Pahparn Sirima through her black and white shots. Her feed gives us a broad insights into the artsy side of a contemporary Bangkok.
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Joey Lico travels the world exploring contemporary art as the global curator and senior director of a members-only art club. @joeylico
This glamorous New York-based art curator will enthral you with her chic sense of fashion and her equally chic art world circles. Follow her feed for a mix of unbeatable outfit combos, art-set travels and exclusive events. @stacyengman
Nan Goldin rose to fame in the 80s with her deeply intimate photos. Nowdays, her social media not only shows her work but also addresses political issues to her readers. @nangoldinstudio
This art collector, curator and advisor is blurring the lines of highbrow vs lowbrow as an outspoken advocate of using social media as a tool to discover, promote and deal fine art. @stefansimchowitz
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Through her tireless efforts, Victoria Siddall has not only flawlessly directed three of the biggest art fairs in the world – Frieze Masters, Frieze London and Frieze New York – but now also Frieze Los Angeles. @victoriamaysiddall
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91 Jochen Volz Curator
With a distinguished and award-winning career as a curator, Volz has made his way to become the general director of the Brazilian art museum, Pinacoteca de São Paulo, a challenge considering the political climate. @volzjochen
92 Cecilia Alemani Curator
Public art in New York has been taken to new heights under the reign of Alemani. She is also one half of a serious curator power couple along with her husband Massimiliano Gioni. @ceciliaalemani
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If you had a billion dollars, what would you do? Aside from setting up a thinktank, charitable trust and media publication, Berggruen has invested heavily in art, particularly to the benefit of Los Angeles County Museum of Art. @nicolasberggruen
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If there were to be an official art world think tank, these people would likely be part of it, studying various topics and challenges within the industry. From Hans Ulrich Obrist to Adrian Cheng, these brilliant, inquisitive minds connect resources and innovative ideas to play the art game on a big scale.
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Biesenbach was basically running the show on the East coast as director of MoMA PS1. Now he has taken his talent to the West side as director of the MOCA Los Angeles and we are glad to see that his #window series didn’t stop. @klausbiesenbach
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As the mastermind behind the K11 empire, Adrian Cheng is blending art into the retail experience while also setting himself at the vanguard of contemporary art. @adriancheng
96 Thelma Golden Museum Director
African American art has a champion: Thelma Golden. She’s the director and chief curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem and an originator of the term “Post-Blackness.” @thelmagolden
97 Hans Ulrich Obrist Critic
Obrist is quite the inquisitor. Wellknown as a curator, critic, and artistic director of Serpentine Galleries, his IG celebrates handwriting when he asks famous and obscure cultural figures to leave their notes on Post-its. @hansulrichobrist
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This artistic and chief curator of the Guggenheim Museum rose to fame for turning down President Trump’s request to loan a Van Gogh landscape, and instead offering him a solid gold toilet called America by Maurizio Cattelan. On another note, we do love her curation of text-based IG posts. @nespector
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As director of Beijing’s UCCA, Philip Tinari just closed a Picasso show with a record number of close to 300.000 visitors. Expect his IG to be an eclectic mix of sartorial ties, vintage wines and dinners with artists. @philiptinari
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Serving Hong Kong’s art scene: The city could not be imagined without Alan Lo who is acting on numerous art and culture committees as well as presenting serious portions of art at his multiple ultra-trendy hospitality ventures. @alanyeungkit
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Prolific, ground-breaking and utterly compelling. Portuguese street artist Vhils has left his mark across the world with his one-of-a-kind carving technique, addressing struggles with identity. @vhils
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Seoul-based 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
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102 Margherita Missoni Entrepreneur
Part of the Missoni fashion clan, the creative director of M Missoni features hippie vibes along with young female artists, such as Sara Shakeel and Marlene Steyn, on her high-profile feed. @mmmargherita
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Naufal Abshar is an up-and-coming Indonesian artist who enjoys nothing more than a good laugh. His work explores humour and laughter as universal cultural traits. @naufalabshar
New York-based art dealer for Gagosian, Hoover will take you inside the art world while serving up some delicious combos of travel, food and fashion. She is funny, at times sarcastic and incredibly style-conscious. From Chanel couture to cocktails with her husband, Tom Sachs, to how many diapers her baby goes through on long haul flights, her account covers the best of all worlds. @sarahhoov
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Melani Setiawan is the “mother of Indonesian art.� She has built up her collection of Indonesian art over four decades and has also taken on the mission of documenting the Indonesian art scene through her feed.
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Larry Ossei-Mensah a.k.a. Young Global has fostered a reputation for himself as a leading art critic and curator and has used his clout to bring together creatives from around the globe through his community platform, ARTNOIR. @youngglobal
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109 Ai Weiwei Artist
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Tali Lennox is a model-turned-portraitpainter whose work aims to blur the line between repulsion and attraction. Her account is all about disturbing beauty. @talilennox
Ai Weiwei is perhaps the most outspoken contemporary Chinese artist. Controversy surrounds him as he makes bold political statements, often via his digital channels. @aiww
We love Tom Sachs with his NASA and high-end engineering obsession. Imagine a millennial version of da Vinci and you get the idea. @tomsachs
111 Maurizio Cattelan Artist
112 Aleksandr Blanar Curator
113 India Mahdavi Interior Designer
Why should we expect anything less satirical and witty from his IG than from his artworks? An account with a single post. A new def of IG detox - probably he posts while sitting on his golden toilet. @mauriziocattelan
Aleksandr Blanar is a curator and an expert on the Russian art scene. While working at an auction house, he also brings knowledge to young collectors from the region. @blanar
India Mahdavi is a trendsetting interior designer and queen of bright colours. She brings some sunshine and good vibes whenever we need a little kick.
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115 Philip Colbert Artist
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Bold colours and pop culture references abound in Nina Chanel’s work. She has a knack for making art that elicits a response as it exposes the absurdity of American tabloid media. @ninachanel
If David Hockney holds your signature lobster then you deserve the unofficial title of “the crown prince of pop art.” A PR powerhouse on its own, Colbert’s appearances around the world stand out. @philipcolbert
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With a new mindset to break away from the traditional gallery model, Tanguy positions herself as an artist talent agency. Being a young mother, she inspires to manage family life and career. @marinetanguyart
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High fashion and contemporary art come together seamlessly in all sorts of ways under the direction of Pari Ehsan. Her IG is lush and fresh, with an incredible balance of art and visual culture. @paridust
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Collaborations between art and fashion have a long history, but these can often be a onetime-thing. From artists like Petra Collins, to art lovers like Leslie Sun, these are the power engines marrying art with fashion and producing results that are here to last.
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The creative director carefully hand picks “fashion, furniture, art, design, photography, ceramics and rare books” for her retailcome-gallery space in London and has changed the paradigms of retail in delivering a unique service. #imeanthedream @eagletta
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Dior’s Kim Jones has chosen to interpret couture codes by collaborating with contemporary artists. Remember that 10m tall KAWS flower sculpture? On his IG you’ll also find his dogs, snapshots from his world travels and see Jones raising awareness to protect endangered animals. @mrkimjones
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Stacey Bendet is a fulltime boss babe and style icon as founder of Alice + Olivia. She’s also a vocal supporter of young female artists with the power to get together a strong girl gang. @aliceandolivia
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Ariel Adkins is clearly one who likes to dress for the occasion. She makes her own clothes to match the masterpieces she goes to see and then shares her incredible outfits online. A genius way to feature museum and gallery shows and to get new crowds excited about art history. @artfullyawear
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125 Francesco Risso Designer
The artist is known for crafting her Chinese-American identity and playing on Asian stereotypes through her neon-acrylic jewelery. @potadachen
Houts took her side hustle - satirical fashion illustration - and made it her full-time career with a just a little help from her Instagram fame. One look at her funny, poignant posts and you’ll be screaming “Literally me!” @jooleeloren
This Chinese-American painter has caught the public’s attention, and not just because of her simple and intense paintings. Her secret: Blending in minimal fashion silhouettes effortlessly and elegantly. @fongminliao
Under the creative direction of Francesco Risso, Marni started a new era. The animal activist is a master of blending surreal yet ironic motifs with a gender fluid appeal. @asliceofbambi
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Taiwanese girlboss Leslie Sun collects art, runs her own creative agency, co-founded the Young Collectors Club of Taiwan, and, to top it all off, is a fashion icon with a cult following. @sunles
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Leaf Greener is a Chinese style icon, stylist and social media star, running her own fashion, art and design magazine, Leaf, on WeChat. Her IG format #ArtTourWithLEAF opens up the art world for the fashion peeps. @leaf_greener
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In a world where the top jobs only go to a top few, Petra Collins defied the odds to become a world-famous fashion photographer. Expect Selena Gomez & others within her dreamlike settings. @petrafcollins
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OLIVIA LOCHER’S WEIRD AND WONDERFUL LAWS From sunrise meditations to midnight movie binges, there’s much more to Olivia Locher’s world than fighting strange laws around the country. We caught up with the young, soonto-be iconic photographer to chat about politics, pubes and everything in between. text by Katya Lopatko
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weird laws around the country. The ice cream cone photo was Alabama’s, where it’s illegal to have an ice cream cone in your back pocket. Apparently, hoodlums would pull this trick to lure away horses on the street. I Fought the Law wasn’t Locher’s first rodeo, or even her most visually arresting one (see: 14kt gold, an FU to male friends broadcasting their disgust at women’s body hair). But it was the one that catapulted her to fame, Insta and beyond. “I used to take it really seriously because for a long time, it was how I found all of my jobs and commercial work,” Locher mused about her Instagram habits. We chatted on the phone for about an hour one Friday afternoon; gracious and thoughtful, her voice had a melodious tinge of a regional accent, a clue of her rural upbringing. “Now I feel like it’s not as important, so I have a lot of fun with it. I use it as a way to connect with people; sometimes I go about doing model castings on platforms like Instagram. It’s just a really lovely way to form a community of people, because people naturally connect that way. It feels really organic and effortless, in a way.”
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t’s summer 2016, and there’s a picture floating around the digisphere: a clean, tight crop on the backside of an anonymous girl in white Levis, set against an unobtrusive violet backdrop. Mind you, this is no #belfie. You might have scrolled past this now-iconic image on a latenight Tumblr binge, only to double back and squint at the screen. Dripping down her back pocket, oozing sticky magenta all over the pristine shot is an ice cream cone — an all-American ice cream cone, the kind (I imagine) you would have bought for a dollar at the general store, back in the day. Strawberry flavor, waffle cone, sprinkles and all.
Sudden social media fame, the kind that descended after I Fought the Law went viral, could go to anyone’s head. But Locher finds ways to keep her balance among the sudden peaks and valleys of an artistic career. When she’s not dreaming up new projects or sharing new work with her 77.3K followers, you might find her cooking (“it’s very spiritual”), practicing yoga, waking up before sunrise for some transcendental meditation, or staying up long past sunset watching movies, typically two a day. (Locher has a separate account to share her cinephila, @oliviawatchesthetv).
This stark, bright, bubblegum aesthetic, a nod to Andy Warhol’s screen-prints, has become Olivia Locher’s signature. When the picture went viral, many learned the young photographer’s name for the first time (or didn’t… rip-offs ran rampant). In fact, the picture was only one of a series, Locher’s series called I Fought the Law.
Favorite filmmakers include Jean Cocteau, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Kenneth Anger and Godard; “I love Jean-Luc, I feel like those are my really fun, binge-watching movies.” That’s right — while you were re-watching Sex and the City for the third time, she was probably unwinding to La Chinoise. Another notch on Locher’s street cred belt? While studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York, she worked with — and posed for — Ryan McGinley. “I was really involved with Ryan McGinley’s work when I was much younger, and I feel like that was a driving force for me when I was a young woman making photos.”
After learning that NYC cops were using zoning laws to target ethnic and DIY nightclubs around the city (more than three people weren’t allowed to be dancing without an expensive permit, Locher told me), she began digging into unjust, outdated or just plain
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In art as in film, her tastes skew towards the fantastical. Growing up in idyllic isolation in the woods of Pennsylvania, she claims she was loner as a child. “I was home-schooled and my parents really allowed me to have as much creativity as I wanted. I feel like every day of my life revolved around reading fashion magazines and playing dress-up. And then, around the time I was in high school, I found a camera and I started trying to imitate what I saw in magazines. Using myself, using friends, and I think that foundation just allowed me to always be in this dreamer kind of state, where I can separate myself from reality in dreamlands.”
prescriptive notions of beauty in favor of a holistic approach. Rooted in wellness and self-expression, Locher’s own ideas about beauty are in constant evolution. “I think [beauty is] just people who beat to their own drum,” she said. “For the longest time, I was thinking beauty was such a specific thing, but the more and more that I meet other artist, just people working in the industry, you realize beauty is anything and everything. So this project, I hope, can convey a large message of what beauty is.” By her own definition, Olivia Locher is certainly beautiful. Practicing what she preaches, she makes wellness a daily priority with a collection of self-care rituals. Even the artistic process becomes a channel for healing. “It’s funny, because whenever I make photos, I don’t necessarily think of people seeing them. They almost feel like exercises that I need to go through myself,”
One might think that this escapist superpower would come in handy in the age of Brexit and Trump, but these days, Locher doesn’t shy away from reality as much as she once might have. In 2017, she created a social mediaf r i e nd ly s e r i e s c a l l e d #45protestsigns, designed for easy sharing online and IRL. “I thought it would be possible for people to download them, print them, and use them their own way, which was cool because I saw a few people did do that, and that was awesome,” she said.
she said. “Whenever I make a photo, I feel really happy that I did it, and I guess that could be a stopping point for me. It almost feels like therapy, but then deciding to share it, that’s kind of the final step.” Luck i ly, shar ing do es play into the process, so we can all look forward to more work from Locher in the years to come. Wary of becoming a one-hit wonder, she’s open to new ideas and new media, and excited to see what the creative muses will deliver with time. Besides her beauty b o o k , s h e’s c u r re nt l y working on an a lbum with her roommate and brother, musician Brandon Locher. After their mom found a hard drive of music the two made when Olivia was 16 and Brandon was 22, the two decided to
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On the oft-raised question of art and politics, Locher said, “I think politics just naturally seep in the work because of your own frustration or wanting to make a commentary on what’s going on. I never tried to be deliberately political, but I think it’s just a way of expressing your rage, or your thoughts.”
Typically, however, Locher’s work falls closer to fashion houses than to the White House. The little girl who spent her days poring over fashion magazines must How to Freshen Up, 2019, Archival Pigment Print have nearly perished from excitement when W Magazine commissioned her to shoot fashion week. rework and release the project. Her stints in the fashion world find a way of seeping into her own work. “I would go to a shoot and it would be hard for me to turn off things Perhaps longing for the sylvan seclusion of her formative years, that I heard, or they would keep inspiring me and popping up into my Locher might be sharing her future projects from a little cabin in personal projects. So I think that the more and more that I’m exposed to the forest. “This is maybe premature, but I’m looking at a house that world, the more ideas I get about it.” in the woods to move out of the city eventually. It’s been a goal of mine for a long time, but my goal would be to only have a landline Her latest idea is a long-term project born from a collaboration and turn on the cell phone when you need it.” with a W Magazine beauty editor. This forthcoming beauty Until then, catch her creating, dreaming and floating through the book will transcend the fashion industry’s traditionally narrow, city on airplane mode. @olivialocher
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Loewe’s creative director, as well as the mastermind behind the same named label, Jonathan Anderson, took the art and fashion world by storm. A true genius, his IG is a mix of British landscape, fashion shoots, art installations and, certainly, handsome men. @jonathan.anderson
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The pioneering entrepreneur has flipped the African art scene on its head. He initiated the Zeitz MOCAA, the biggest museum for African and African-diaspora contemporary art in the world. At the same time, Zeitz is also a key supporter of wildlife conservation and environment protection. @jochenzeitz
133 Yvonne Force Villareal Entrepreneur
Through her non-profit organisation, Force Villareal and her power girls have taken public art projects to the next level with exhibitions like Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains and Elmgreen & Dragset’s Prada Marfa. @yvonneforce
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Taking the title of “the presiding grande dame of West Coast interior design,” interior designer and product designer Kelly Wearstler has worked for numerous A-list celebrities and boutique luxury hotels. Naturally, her IG is full of images of todie-for interiors. @kellywearstler
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134 Korakrit Arunanondchai Artist
While the days when Thai-born enfant terrible, Korakrit Arunanondchai, threw himself against the canvas might be over, his latest projects are equally exciting: He curated Ghost, a newly launched triennale in Bangkok.
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There’s not a lot of information about this international man of mystery (even so we are lucky to know him in person). However, Pean’s Instagram account with over 2.000 pics from all the hottest and most current exhibitions around the world will have you convinced there’s more than meets the eye.
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136 137 Dakis Joannou Museum Founder
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
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When major celebrities, like rapper P Diddy or Gwyneth Paltrow, need an art advisor, they call Maria Brito. She’s an award-winning interior designer & curator. Apart from discovering exciting art, you will love her uplifting style. @mariabrito_ny
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The most tech-driven of all artists? Austin Lee. He begins his artistic process by sketching on an iPad or in the VR space before taking his work to a canvas or 3D printer. @austinleee
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Zanele Muholi is a South African photographer and visual activist using their work to explore, confront and challenge the politics and identity of black gays, lesbians and transgender people. @muholizanele
140 Venus Lau Curator
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Venus Lau has proven herself to be an innovative curator with a passion for showcasing young artists from Asia. As the artistic director of K11 Art Foundation in Hong Kong, you won’t miss what’s going on there and beyond. @venuslauhk
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144 Caroline Corbetta Curator
The Milan-based guerrilla curator and gallerist has undeniable talent-spotting abilities and follows her aim to bring art to a wider audience. @misscorbetta
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142 Jiajia Fei Digital Strategist
Jiajia Fei is a digital strategist for the art world and an Instagram pro, sharing the places she visits, the outfits she wears and the art she finds with all of us. @vajiajia
143 Charles Lutz Artist
The art-cartoons on Charles Lutz’s account needle the power-players of the contemporary art world and are perfectly spot on. @charleslutz
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The anonymous Saint Hoax is an artist and socio-political activist that revels in satire, describing their work as “POPlitically incorrect.” @sainthoax
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146 Tschabalala Self Artist
Tschabalala Self takes inspiration from the streets of Harlem, where she was born, to create her signature textile paintings. @tschabalalaself
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147 Antwaun Sargent Art Critic
Antwaun Sargent, known online as Sir Sargent, is an art critic and writer who is giving a voice to black contemporary artists. @sirsargent
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Daniel Birnbaum is taking art on a great leap into future through his work as director of the VR art experience platform, Acute Art. @daniel.birnbaum
149 Yoko Choy Journalist
Yoko Choy is one of the leading design journalists and the current China editor of Wallpaper* magazine. She has an impressive feed and, of course, extraordinary taste. @missyoko
150 Zoë Buckman Artist
Conversations about womanhood, mortality and gender are opened up through Zoë Buckman’s creations, which ground us in a visually aesthetic and spiritual way. @zoebuckman
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151 Lolita Cros Tells Us How She Got Into Curating and Shares Some Tips to Boost Your Career text by Lizzy Vartanian Collier
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olita Cros’s journey to becoming curator of The Wing – a network of female-only community spaces that launched in the US in 2016 – seems kind of like fate. A member since the very beginning, she received an email from the space after having just quit her job in late 2016. “They sent out a mass email to all their members saying ‘We’re extending, yaaay’”, explains Lolita, “So knowing their aesthetic, and knowing their taste, I reached out to them and said I’d be happy to help them with the art collection.” The rest, as they say, is history. Within a six-month period Lolita had selected the work inside The Wing’s Soho space, proving that if girl wants to get somewhere, there’s no harm in asking for that job said the organisation in question didn’t even know they needed to fill.
with. So it’s not only my aesthetic or obsession.” Since The Wing is not a gallery space as such, the art-viewing environment is different. “The regular Wing-goer is not necessarily based in the art world”, she adds, “It’s really interesting to see what kind of questions and what kind of interests they have for it. It’s very genuine. They’re not in there to discover this hot artist, for all they know that artist is just beautiful and they didn’t know it’s a hot-cool artist.” And, despite not catering to a predominantly art-oriented girl gang, the work does sell. “There is a lot of interest in very different types of artworks, even ones that I consider to be ‘advanced’ in understanding”, explains Lolita, “Even people who don’t end up buying, a lot of them are interested in saving up to buy it later.” And, once a piece sells, another is installed in its place, with the whole curation of each space changing each year. “I just sold a piece yesterday actually in Chicago”, says Lolita, “So I oversaw over FaceTime the deinstall of the work, and a work from the same series is now hanging instead.” Talk about curation in the digital age!
Lolita grew up between Paris and Casablanca, somewhere she explains where it’s a little difficult to become a curator in the modern sense. “I had a really great art history teacher when I was living in Paris. I had never felt as much joy in a class, and so I was like OK, that’s like a job that people do, art something?”, she says, “But in France it’s a little harder to have a career in a field outside the one you studied. It’s kind of determinate, like if you study art history for five years then you have to become an art history pro, and therefore probably a professor, which I never really wanted to be.” She says she feels lucky to have been in the States by the time she was finishing high school so that she could study art history as a major and not worry about her future if she didn’t stay in the field of art history. “My best friend’s father had studied art history in college and then went on to open a perfume company”, she says, “So I knew it had nothing to do with my future. I could have fun for four years and if necessary I’d find another job, and it turns out that within those four years I really discovered my calling.”
Besides the wing, Lolita also curates her own shows, having organised a solo show with Chase Hall last year. “He’s an incredible artist”, she says, “I’ve been selling his work but I haven’t bought anything yet. I’m saving up.” In addition to curation and big productions, her way of being able to work in more solospecific ways with artists is by doing talks with them. These talks live digitally, with Lolita uploading them all to her YouTube channel. “It can go from an artist’s talk with an audience, to a very intimate studio visit with a very selective group of curators or just collectors, or any kind of creative person who is going to be inspired by the work of an artist”, she says. The highlights are edited into a three-to-five minute film that can be easily watched online. Since her first talk in 2014, Lolita is growing her film series, aiming to make a video at every event, some of which happen at The Wing. “It’s to keep the conversation happening one at a time, instead of just one work with one hundred other works around it”, she explains, “To give them their own voice. To press pause and give them the microphone.”
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Lolita first started curating in 2010; organising group shows while at university, ensuring to also curate an exhibition in New York along the way. “I wanted to figure it out, to learn what it’s like to curate a show there”, she says, “It’s very different to a tiny little village in upstate New York.” These early shows were with artists that Lolita already knew and liked. “I was getting a sense of working with an artist one on one”, she adds, “Developing their market and pitching their work in a personal way instead of being like ‘everything’s for sale.’”
When asked about the relationship she has with her artists and clients, Lolita explains that it varies depending on how long they’ve been working together. “On top of that, I have other clients who either have new homes or who are trying to buy certain types of art, or bigger corporations who need a lot of art for one space”, she explains, “So for all these different types of requests I always submit what I think the best artworks are for that space, or for that client. I usually go back to the artists and ask what they have available.” Once she sells an artwork, Lolita furthers her relationship with the artist, not only as a curator but also as a consigner.
At The Wing, all of the art is for sale, and all of it has been made by women. “I’ve always worked with both female and male artists”, says Lolita, “But I never really paid much attention to it. Whenever I did a group show it always ended up being basically 50:50 male: female without paying any attention to it.” This helped Lolita when curating a specifically female-focused environment, having already amassed a network of female creatives. That said, she explains that she is always researching to keep her eyes fresh and her finger on the pulse of what’s being made today.
Talking about Lolita’s day-to-day work life, she says that there isn’t really such a thing as an “average day.” “My days can either be a total nightmare of running around and starting 40 projects, still working on the second one at midnight”, she says, “But then the others I’m just installing and travelling, it depends.” Lolita tries to wake up at a decent hour, “though I snooze forever” (don’t we all), and then begins by checking emails and making a to-do list. “I have little stars for each of the things I need to do
“It’s pretty interesting to see what people connect with”, says Lolita about the work at The Wing, “Because when I curate I really try to find work that anybody in the room can connect
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and cross them off as I go”, she says, “Whenever I have studio visits, in times when I don’t need to open a space and when I don’t have a tight deadline, I try to have no more than one or two a week, otherwise it gets too crazy.” She takes these visits in the evening so they don’t mess with the rest of her day, before coming home, walking her dog, and trying to sleep before 2am. See, even super curators are like the rest of us.
to buy when it’s on the wall or on the spot in the artist’s studio or in a gallery or else she’ll never buy it. That said, she does have pieces by Tessa Perutz – on display at The Wing’s DC space – as well as work by Louis Heilbronn. “And then I sell a lot of pieces to my husband actually”, she admits, “Which is much, much better than buying it for myself because then I’m more objective and I can buy stuff as a client and not as a personal gift.” You’ve got to admire her honesty. Lolita’s art world heroes include Paula Cooper and Marian Goodman. “Not because they’re women, but because they’re honestly some of my favourite galleries, and just the way they have kept those artists”, she says, “The way they have stood up when artists went with other galleries, just the type of art they have is incredible.” She also cites Jack Shainman as having one of the best rosters in New York, making sure to mention “There are a lot of really talented people in the arts who are often in the shadows. There’s a lot of inspiring people in New York.” As for artists, she has tones of favorites that change all the time. “I like so many types of art that it’s hard for me to narrow it down”, she explains, “But I have said I want to name my daughter Lynette after Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, who is an incredible painter. The father of contemporary art to me is Manet, and I think she is Manet. Her paintings move me as much as Manet’s paintings move me.”
But, I hear you cry, is Lolita’s advice for people wanting to get into curating? You may be surprised to hear, that she thinks you should throw a party. “I always tell young curators, or just young people when they’re thinking of curating to maybe try different parts of those skills in different areas”, she says, “Try to organize a party, because in a party you have to figure out sponsors, you have to figure out invites, you have to figure out flyers, it’s very logistics based.” She acknowledges that there are many different layers to curating: logistics, socializing, sales, pitching, an affinity for the arts and a good eye. “Not all these fields are from one person, they’re all very drastic and different”, she admits, adding, “If you want to play on the social aspect then maybe go to openings and see if you can go up to a person you admire and see if you can talk to them.” She adds that it’s best to start with smaller projects and then work out what your strengths are. “Most of the time finding artists is very easy”, she admits, “So just start going to studio visits and one day you’ll have an art crush, and with that art crush try to do a show together and take it from there.”
So just start going to studio visits and one day you’ll have an art crush, and with that art crush try to do a show together and take it from there
For now, Lolita plans to keep on doing what she’s doing, with The Wing opening new locations seemingly all the time – they even have their first international space opening in London in September. “The one thing that’s hard sometimes is to work with that many artists”, she says, “Because as I say, I do fall in love with one, and then can really connect with another one. And you have ideas that are separate from the hyper-production that it’s [the art world has] been.” That said, she is eager to focus on her own projects outside of The Wing too. “At some point I’d like to prioritize those solo, more intellectually driven shows”, she admits, “With some of the artists that I’ve been working with.” But, whatever comes next, Lolita’s drive and passion to champion so many artists has lead us to make sure that we’ll be watching from front row seats.
As for her own art collection, Lolita explains that it’s hard to buy when she knows so much about each artist she works with. “Every time I go to a city where I discover a ton of artists in one week, I come back and go ‘I’m going to buy this and this and this’”, she says, “But then I don’t because I start having a different relationship with them and I start dealing with their artworks, and save the best one in The Wing, and I think maybe when the piece comes down I can buy it, but I don’t want to take it off the wall because it looks so good.” She says that she needs
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Ever spotted Brad Pitt, RiRi and Co at an art fair? So have we. These stars are generously taking up-and-coming artists under their glittering wings, and introducing art to their global fanbase.
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This duo never shies away from exposing pop and celebrity culture. @txxxplan_twins
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K-pop icon T.O.P has amassed a major collection, including Nam June Paik and some contemporary German artists. His IG shows more posts of artworks than him on the stage. A gig to curate a Sotheby’s sale was just one of his art engagements. @choi_seung_hyun_tttop
153 Amar’e Stoudemire Collector
Self-proclaimed “Spiritual Gangster,” Amar’e Stoudemire is a fashionable collector, who you might also know for his fantastic performances on the basketball courts. His feed merges Picassos with slam dunk close-ups. @amareisreal
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154 Russell Tovey Collector
English actor Russel Tovey enjoys acting in the art world a lot. He’s started an art podcast with a friend and recently invited AD for the #toveytour to admire his steadily growing art collection. What’s next: a TV series on art bros maybe? Yes, please! @russelltovey
155 Jay Chou Collector
The Taiwanese superstar singer is also a passionate collector and on occasion you will see some bluechip art in his video clips. At times, he also shares images of artist studio visits - most recently Eddie Martinez - with his 4.8 million followers. @jaychou
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The Singaporean actress Fiona Xie is best known for her role as Kitty Pong in Crazy Rich Asians. Her IG reveals her passion for art and interior. She appears not only on the red carpets of Hollywood but also at art biennales and art fairs alike. @xplacidacidx
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Since their epic Louvre gig, you will know that Jay-Z and his wife, Queen B, are avid supporters of the arts and have one or two “Condos in their condo.” If not, you must have been living under a rock. Be it musicians, visual artists or writers, they might consider to support their creations and their appearance at major art fairs is always eagerly awaited. @beyonce
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When Pharrell is not busy collaborating with Chanel or Adidas, he might be on his way to visit an artist, fair or gallery or to even curate a show. His most recent was an exhibition at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts. #happy @pharrell
160 Swizz Beatz Art Patron
Hip-hop artist Swizz Beatz has started a revolution: His No Commission art fair gives 100 % of the sale proceeds directly to the artist. He also owns the largest private collection of Gordon Parks and just announced his opening of an art and music center in Upstate New York together with his wife, Alicia Keys. @therealswizzz
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161 Harry Nuriev Deconstructed Uber-creative artist and architect, Harry Nuriev, established Crosby Studios in New York City and Moscow. The bureau works on residential and hospitality projects around the world, where Nuriev invents not only the interior but also customs furniture or art objects. His dominant theme is clear: Bold use of monochrome. In case you didn’t know: He campaigned “millennial pink” long before it became a trend. @harrynuriev
He created a capsule collection with Yandex Taxi to emphasize the importance of the seat belt seen through fashion He would wear this look during the day and to a red carpet event
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TONY OURSLER Untitled, 2018 Edition of 20 + 1 AP Handmade art carpet, 255,000 knots / sqm, Free-form Size 200 x 300 cm (79 x 118 ins) Custom size upon request Mohair & Silk
TONY OURSLER HENZEL STUDIO COLLABORATIONS EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF HANDMADE ART RUGS AVAF, Olaf Breuning, Ashley Bickerton, Sanford Biggers, Scott Campbell, Leo Gabin, Nan Goldin, Douglas Gordon, Jonathan Horowitz, Carsten Hรถller, Robert Knoke, Helmut Lang, Linder, Mary McCartney, Bjarne Melgaard, Marilyn Minter, Richard Phillips, Jack Pierson, Richard Prince, Anselm Reyle, Wilhelm Sasnal, Juergen Teller, Mickalene Thomas, Lawrence Weiner, Ywan Josef and the foundations of Tom of Finland and Andy Warhol Curated by Joakim Andreasson and designed in collaboration with Calle Henzel
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The feed of Harper’s Bazaar Art Arabia’s Rebecca Anne Proctor provides a perfect insight into the world of Arabian art, design and luxury and never seems to miss any of the region’s most exclusive events. @rebeccaanneproctor
163 Yusaku Maezawa Collector
The Japanese billionaire with an infectious smile is the founder of Tokyo’s Contemporary Art Foundation. Yusaku Maezawa is also a prominent collector who is not afraid to spend big. @yusaku2020
164 Wendi Murdoch Entrepreneur
Wendi Murdoch is a collector and investor in creative industries. Expect a stunning mix of high-end art, wellknown friends and jaw-dropping travel pics. @wendimurdoch
166 Wolfgang Tillmans Artist
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Tillmans is an influential German photographer. He developed his snapshot style in the 1990s, observing his surroundings and documenting youth and LGBTQ culture, while recently reminding his audience to vote. @wolfgang_tillmans
167 Kenny Schachter Journalist
168 Nadezhda Tolokonnikova Artist
169 Maryellis Bunn Entrepreneur
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This London-based Italian collector and patroness lives surrounded by an incredible women artist collection. Supporting female creation and upcoming positons, she is also known to host magic events in her art filled home.
The Russian conceptual artist is one badass babe with an IG account to match. She’s a founding member of the notorious anarchist feminist group Pussy Riot and an activist who takes a stand for prison reform. @nadyariot
She is the founder of the Museum of Ice Cream. Having just announced a new funding round, the experience of a museum visit shall be more than posting an IG selfie. Ready to jump in the sprinkles? @maryellis.bunn
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Love him or hate him, art world provocateur Kenny Schachter is the artist-turned-dealer, curator, collector and columnist who snaps up works of upcoming artists and is always on the heals of the biggest industry scandals. @kennyschachter
Wu Tsang’s performance-oriented art and films move fluidly between documentary and fiction and so does her feed, inviting us to join her journey and meet new friends. @wu_tsang
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This Brooklyn-based artist has worked with some major names from The New Yorker to Nike. She runs an online exhibition space and her humorous and witty illustrations make her posts a millennial art girl essential. @artbabygirl
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This Latino writer started her career writing for Vanity Fair, and moved on to be a featured art & culture writer for The Cut, Bustle, etc. Gallery Gurls, a project founded by Hernandez, celebrates women, PoC and QTPoC in the arts. Via her account, you will discover artists from different ethnic backgrounds, and also get a little taste of the female-driven New York art scene. @gallerygurls
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This fabulous creative director and businesswoman created her blog even before most of us got in the game. Her style is inspired by “old world glamour” and more than once she has been called the “Queen of IG.” Follow her exquisite art, design, travel and fashion picks even though you will never see her on a badhair-day. @aureta
174 Genevieve Gaignard Artist
Our first issue’s cover model can’t be missed in here: Genevieve Gaignard, a L.A.-based artist, cites her identity as a biracial woman as major root for her body of work. Her hairstyles are divine.
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In the Hood The cool kids of the art world. These guys are street artists, entrepreneurs and rockstars, the ones that defy art world convention and set their own rules. From JR, whose Louvre project blew our minds, to SK Lam, the man responsible for taking KAWS on holidays.
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Kevin Poon is an entrepreneur spreading the 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. @kpee
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Rubino is a Milan-based contemporary and street art contributor for Forbes. His writing is original and poignant. His “Guess the Artist” posts are a perfect training for future art connoisseurs.
176 Kong Karoon Sosothikul Collector
Kong Karoon Sosothikul is a Thai socialite, rock star and self-proclaimed art loving “ordinary weirdo.” He’s a big fan of KAWS and George Condo, displaying his playful collection at home and on his Instagram. @kongkaroon
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French street artist JR describes himself as a “photograffeur.” His art takes on a specific format of flyposting large black-and-white photographic images – usually portraits – in public places. @jr
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The creative designer behind Girls Don’t Cry has had collaborations and ideas from Human Made to a pair of trainers designed with Nike. His signature carrot and friends attract gallerists and skaters alike appreciating a sophisticated street style. @verdy
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Lam is a man that makes BIG things happen. Most recently, he’s taken KAWS:HOLIDAY, a monumental inflatable COMPANION, on tour around Asia, going viral guaranteed. @sklamallrightsreserved
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eL Seed, the French-Tunsian street artist, uses traditional Arabic calligraphy, describing his style as “calligraffiti.” Through his art, eL Seed spreads messages of peace and unity. @elseed
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Shepard Fairey a.k.a. OBEY is best known for his Barack Obama “Hope” poster from the 2008 US presidential election campaign. Since then, he hasn’t stopped bringing politics to the masses.
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Serious issues of race, gender, sexuality and violence permeate American contemporary artist Kara Walker’s complex black cut-paper silhouettes. @kara_walker_official
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The curator has put Brazil on the art map with his critical eye and contributions to the contemporary art scene. But better polish your Portuguese skills. @adrianopedrosa
184 Lena Dunham Artist
The star of HBO series Girls has recently debuted as an artist and is the daughter of artsy parents Laurie Simmons and Carroll Dunham. Her IG features lots of new upcoming artists. #girlssupportgirls @lenadunham
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188 Talenia Phua Gajardo Entrepreneur
Based in Singapore, Talenia Phua Gajardo is a catalyst for Asian contemporary art, introducing it to the wold through her online marketplace. @_talenia
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Art dealer Brett Gorvy often finds poetic inspiration in art and shares his poemmeets-art-history pairings while running the Lévy Gorvy gallery. @brettgorvy
190 Laura de Gunzburg Entrepreneur
Laura de Gunzburg has the hook up on all the latest art happenings and gives us a glimpse into those social events you wish you could attend, too. @ldegunzburg
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Chris Sharp is a writer and independent curator based in Mexico City. He has made an important impact on the scene through his project space called Lulu. @chrissharplulu
187 Christina You Museum
Christina You serves as director of development at UCCA, Beijing. Certainly a resourceful account, she documents fresh moments of the Chinese art world. @christina_uoy
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Alex Duve is an art dealer with an eye for originality and new talents. His salon style gallery specialises in emerging artists and brings on upcoming positions not to miss. @duveberlin
192 Olafur Eliasson Artist
Olafur Eliasson’s melting icebergs in the heart of London brought climate change straight in front of us. @studioolafureliasson
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Malaysian model Sheena Liam Zacharevic is one of the names making waves in the revival of embroidery and blends fragile nature with empowering creations on her IG. @sheenaliam
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Roshini Vadehra is on a mission to see contemporary Indian art rise to new heights, something she is set to achieve through her gallery and nonprofit organisation. @roshinivadehra
195 Amalia Ulman Artist
Argentinian-born Amalia Ulman tricked us all with her IG-based performance work, faking various identities and later personal news. Although she has kept quiet for too long, her account is one to remember. @amaliaulman
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French journalist, art critic and curator, Marie Maertens pushes boundaries with her art world squad when not interviewing Luc Tuymans and Co. @mariemaertens
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Blending his passion for technology with his love of art, serial entrepreneur and art academic Resch founded his self-titled app, Magnus, which is like “Shazam for art.” @magnusresch
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1. Describe your gallery in one sentence for an art world newbie. S: Young and fresh with family atmosphere. In a nutshell: a young talent-scout gallery.
B: We are pretty lucky they are all gorgeous..... Seriously!
2. Most gorgeous artist in your gallery program? Project 3 by Przemek Pyszczek
3. Whom would you love to sell an artwork to? B: Last year we met Leo at an art fair in LA, I am sure Stephanie would have loved to sell him a work. Ahahah.
4. What drinks are you serving at an exhibition opening? 5. The coolest event you ever hosted?
S: That’s Benjamin's issue now because I am constrained to have soft drinks for 6 more months ;)
S: Alex Foxton’s last opening was pretty cool! Lots of friends came and we had a really nice evening with very good vibes.
6.What is the dress code for the staff? B: No dress code, except Stephanie is asking me sometimes to be less casual. S: I am trying to match my outfit with the works on opening nights - and some jumpsuits for regular days.
7. What are the most hated/loved jobs of your interns? Hated = make new pdf, update the pdf...make new pdf, update the pdf. Loved = Studio visits and preparing new projects with artists.
8. Does hot staff help selling better?
9. Most used apps or websites used daily by the gallery? Instagram, for a beautiful showcase; Google, your best friend for any question.
B: Ask Stephanie, with no doubt one of the most gorgeous gallery directors in Paris! S: Ask our collectors ;)
10. Compare the gallery to a brand - which one would it be? S: We have our own branded shirts, tape, bags and even tools ... so Galerie Derouillon.
11. How many works did you sell via an instagram post? B: Some, but it’s still more a communication tool than a market place even if I already sold a full show by Instagram and WhatsApp.
12. Best lunch spot for a client meeting?
B: Elmer, a restaurant next to the gallery, our canteen. S: Probably at home in the flowery patio! Since I moved in the same street as the gallery, it`s a one minute walk only.
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