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Mari Katayama’s @katayamari “This is how we stand our ground” show at Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve @galerie_suzanne_tarasieve Paris, on view until December 21st Katayama’s work sparks a provocative dialogue on identity, societal norms, and the human form. Her autobiographical exploration, through hand-sewn fabric sculptures and vivid self-portraits, goes beyond personal narrative to question how we define and perceive ourselves. The caryatid series—an ode to support and balance—merges surrealism with raw authenticity. Influenced by her own prosthetic legs, Katayama connects her sense of disconnection from the ground. Radiating grace, vulnerability, and defiance, her art challenges perceptions of beauty and rethinks the norms we uphold. #PurpleART

An interview with Ariana Papademetropoulos @arianapapademetropoulos by Olivier Zahm @ozpurple from Purple #42, The Magic Issue Her hyperrealist paintings revisit mythology and Jungian archetypes as surreal tableaux that serve as portals to fantastical scenes. By blending symbolism with contemporary narratives, she creates illusionistic paintings that challenge perceptions. Portraits by Nadia Lee Cohen @nadialeecohen Read the full feature in PURPLE #42 on shelves now. Order your copy online on the PURPLE BOUTIQUE.

The Cartier Libre @cartier “Daughters of Fire” cover, photographed by Mélissa de Araujo @melissadearaujo for Purple #42, The Magic Issue. Style by Dimitri Riviere @dimitriviere Model: Liv Walters @liviawalters Casting Directors: Leila Ananna @leilaanannacasting and Barbara Nicolo @barbaranicolicasting at M+A World Group @maworldgroup Hair by Michaël Delmas @michael.delmas at Total Management @totalworld Make-Up by Marie Bruce @mariebruce Nail Art by Alex Feller @alexfeller at Artlist @artlistparisnewyork Set Design by Samuel Fasse @samuelfasse at Cadence Image @cadenceimage Photographer’s Assistant: Enea Arienti Stylist’s Assistant: Sara Chammas @sarachammas PURPLE #42 is on shelves now. Order copy online on the PURPLE BOUTIQUE.

Mie Yim’s @mieyim “Inferno” show at Jupiter Contemporary Gallery @jupiterinc_ in Miami, until January 25th Yim’s latest body of work plunges the viewer into a realm of shifting organic forms, where boundaries between chaos and order blur, much like the circles of Dante’s “Inferno”. Her canvases pulse with a mutant energy, caught between personal mythologies and the tension of cultural assimilation. The layered, unstable surfaces evoke a sense of constant transformation, as if each piece is a living, breathing organism. In this fictionalized vision of heaven and hell, Yim grapples with the complexities of identity and belonging, creating a space where vulnerability and resilience coexist in a delicate, ever-evolving dance. #PurpleART

In an elegant synergy of cinema and haute couture, @chanelofficial “CHANEL AND CINEMA - TOKYO LIGHTS” masterclass last month, illuminated Tokyo with its creative brilliance Helmed by Hirokazu Koreeda and featuring icons like Tilda Swinton, Koji Yakusho, and Sakura Ando @sakuraando, the event blended intellectual discourse with hands-on workshops. Young filmmakers explored the nuances of acting and directing through live performances and invaluable mentorship. A glittering dinner crowned the experience, gathering luminaries from Japan’s film elite. Culminating in a short film competition, this initiative cements CHANEL’s dedication to nurturing cinematic artistry, echoing Gabrielle Chanel’s enduring connection to the silver screen. #PurpleFASHION

Balenciaga Music @balenciaga presents Wu Muye’s @muyeeewu curated playlist Balenciaga Music unveils a striking collaboration with Wu Muye, the celebrated Chinese pianist blending Asian and European traditions. Released on December 12th, the playlist spans classical, jazz, rock, and hip-hop, paired with a bold campaign by Lucca Lutzky @luccalutzky. This project amplifies Balenciaga’s devotion to avant-garde artistry. Wu’s world tour kicks off this week, offering fresh, boundary-pushing takes on classical music to an international audience. #PurpleRADIO

“Around the Clock” by Nikki Maloof @nikkimaloof at Perrotin @perrotin Paris, is on view until January 25th, 2025 In a series of intimate, emotionally charged paintings, everyday moments are transformed into profound reflections on the human experience. The domestic spaces—kitchens, bedrooms, gardens—become more than mere backdrops, they are symbolic landscapes of identity and inner life. Through vibrant depictions of eating, sleeping, and interacting, the works explore the complex intersections of personal and political realities, blending humor with tragedy. Rich in psychological depth, the paintings evoke an ongoing dialogue with art history, from Flemish still life to the charged intimacy of Philip Guston. The result is a visceral confrontation with the instability of life and the deeply human need for connection. #PurpleART

The Fendi @fendi F/W 2024-25 “Yōkai” special story, photographed by Takashi Homma @seeing_itself from Purple #42, The Magic Issue Style by Shotaro Yamaguchi @sh0tar0y Model: Raiki Yamamoto @raiki.yamamoto Hair by Hayate Maeda @hayatemaeda Photographer’s Assistant: Souta Kasahara @souta.kasahara Stylist’s Assistant: Riko Sugiyama Production by Yoshikatu Yamato @katoyama_tsuyoshi PURPLE #42 is on shelves now. Order your copy online on the PURPLE BOUTIQUE.

The Balenciaga @balenciaga Winter 2024-25 cover by Juergen Teller @juergentellerstudio with Isabelle Huppert @isabelle.huppert for Purple #42, The Magic Issue. Creative Partner: Dovile Drizyte @doviledrizyte Style by Laetitia Gimenez Adam @laetitiagimenez Hair by John Nollet @johnnollet for Maison De Beauté Carita Make-Up by Morgane Martini @morgane_martini at The Wall Group @thewallgroup Nail Artist by Alex Feller @alexfeller at Artlist @artlistparisnewyork Photographer’s Assistant: Felipe Chaves Stylist’s Assistants: Giorgia Toscani @giorgiatoscani and Hanna Svensson @hannaasvensson PURPLE #42 is on shelves now. Order copy online on the PURPLE BOUTIQUE.

“Jean-Michel Basquiat. Engadin” at Hauser & Wirth St. Moritz @hauserwirth, until March 29th, 2025 This exhibition immerses viewers in Basquiat’s restless world, where the energy of New York City collides with the stillness of the Swiss Alps. His art, raw and electric, is scattered with fragmented narratives—text scrawls, rhythmic imagery, and symbols that riff on everything from alpines to urban noise. It’s a layered dialogue, weaving race, memory, and history into a visual cadence that feels as timeless as it is urgent. Here, Basquiat isn’t just painting; he’s decoding life at the intersection of chaos and contemplation. #PurpleART

Opening today, Philippe Parreno’s @philippeparreno “Voices” at the Haus der Kunst Munich @haus_der_kunst, will be on view until March 25th, 2025 “Voices” is an audacious reimagining of the exhibition format, merging cutting-edge AI with live human interaction. The show transforms gallery spaces into dynamic, choreographed environments where reality and fiction blur. Parreno’s crafted AI language, voiced by Susanne Daubner, interweaves authenticity with the surreal, while Tino Sehgal’s human performers further complicate boundaries, creating sensory dialogues that ripple through lights and objects. The environment itself becomes alive, as museum apparatus—borrowed from local institutions—are reconfigured as active elements within the installation. Expanding beyond the museum’s walls, “Voices” flows into rural landscapes, broadcast in real-time, blending the boundaries of space and time. #PurpleART

An interview with David Abram by Anfisa Vrubel @anfisa_vrubel from Purple #42, The Magic Issue Coining the term “the more-than-human world,” the American ecologist and anthropologist started as a traveling magician, meeting shamans across the globe. He promotes a revival of animism and our animality, calling it the “spell of the sensuous.” Portraits by Steven St. John @steven_st_john Artworks by Louisa Gagliardi @louisagagliardi Read the full feature in PURPLE #42 on shelves now. Order your copy online on the PURPLE BOUTIQUE.