A Vivid Message of Peace from Yayoi Kusama

Blouin ARTINFO spent some time with Yayoi Kusama when she visited New York for the opening, on leave from the Japanese psychiatric hospital where she spends her days.

Jaakko Eino Kalevi: No End

Red-Hued Innocence and Extra-Terrestrial Disco From the Scandinavian Soloist

“No one behaved themselves,” says director Harley Weir of shooting the striking young stars of the video for “No End” by Finnish alt-pop sensation and part-time tram driver Jaakko Eino Kalevi. “We shot near to where my Mum is from in Scotland, and the boys and girls in the video are actually all brothers and sisters from a wonderful local family. The third youngest who is at the start of the film hated every minute of it! When he runs off at the end he’s genuinely leaving.” Photographer and filmmaker Weir, who has made films for Meadham Kirchhoff and Dazed & Confused, also shot the Lynchian cover photo of Kalevi for his debut worldwide release “Dreamzone,” a record of hazy abstract sounds that recalls Ariel Pink and Arthur Russell, of which today’s duet with fellow Helsinki-resident Suad Khalifa is a particular highlight. “People think it sounds a bit dubby too,” says Kalevi. “And I guess it is: I love Lee Scratch Perry, I always return to him.” Next up for him is an album that should drop some time next year, as well as the more immediate engagement of two intimate London shows. In the midst of this, Kalevi manages to indulge his passion for trams. “I still sometimes get to drive them,” says the musician. “But it's more like a hobby nowadays.”

Production and Camera Assistance by Alan Haig-Thomas. “Dreamzone” is out December 2 on Weird World. 

Violent Fun

Avant-garde filmmaker and regular SHOWstudio contributor Joseph Lally explores the complex interaction between two Dolce e Gabbana clad twin male models in this rough-and-ready fashion film. Lally sees the work as 'a strange look at these twins' relation to one another.' Is violence fun? Contemplate now.

A Skateboard Opera - Ballantine's presents Kilian Martin's Carmen

Growing up in Madrid, Kilian developed an early love of gymnastics and artistic expression, all of which helped him to develop his own unique, dance-like skateboarding technique. The collaboration with Ballantine's sees him participating in a unique experiment, which draws from each and every one of these personal life influences, fusing all of the experiences in his life that he has stayed true to.

Just Kids

I really believe that ­Robert sought not to destroy order, but to reorder, to reinvent, and to create a new order. I know that he always wanted to do something that no one else had done. That was very important to him. 

Patti Smith

Y/PROJECT SS13 PARASOMNIA COLLECTION

Creative Director YOHAN SERFATY
Directed by ALESSANDRO TINELLI

Jeff Koons & Pharrell: Affirmation Abstraction Acceptance

Jeff Koons and Pharrell Williams talk about using art to start a dialogue of acceptance, why Koons finds inspiration in everyday objects, and the messy custody battle that lead to the distruction of "Made in Heaven"

Ann Demeulemeester: a soft goodbye

Dear Friends, 

         
As a young girl I dreamed of having a voice in fashion. I worked hard to realize this dream an now I feel that I accomplished this mission. I always followed my own path. A new time is coming both for my personal life and the brand “Ann Demeulemeester”. I feel it’s time to separate our paths. “Ann Demeulemeester” is an adult brand now with its own identity and legacy that is able to continue growing without me. I trust the company and the people that worked hard with me. We prepared this step together and they feel ready to bring the brand further into the future. For the next winter-collection, we have decided to show men and women together in one show on the 27th of February 2014. The men’s collection will be in the showroom in January 2014. I want to thank all of you with all my heart for the trust and support you have given me. I feel proud of what we realized together. I’m a happy and fulfilled person, ready to create new challenges in life.


X Ann Demeulemeester

Tribute to Lou Reed by Stéphane Sednaoui

Made in New York in 2005, this short film is a faithful interpretation of Lou Reed’s famous song, “Walk on the Wild Side”. In regards to all the details, Lou Reed was consulted continuously throughout the process and the singer makes a cameo in the film. Written 30 years earlier, Lou Reed’s hymn celebrates five flamboyant characters, each one a fragile icon from Andy Warhol’s Factory: Holly Woodlawn, Candy Darling, Joe Dalessandro, Joe Campbell (aka Sugar Plum Fairy) and Jackie Curtis. Over five delicate tableaux Stéphane Sednaoui films these young people proudly displaying their sexuality and creativity, each one dreaming of becoming a star on the New York scene.

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