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Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Acne Studios Launches Its First Permanent Gallery in Paris
Summary In the lead-up to Paris Fashion Week,Acne Studioshas announced the opening of Acne Paper Palais Royal, its first permanent gallery space. Nestled between the storied arcades of Palais Royal in Paris, the new venue ushers in a new era for the Swedish house, deepening its presence in art, design and publishing. Following the recent collaborative capsule and in-store exhibition with artistJonathan Lyndon Chase, and the revival ofAcne Paperin 2021, this announcement comes as a natural next step for the Jonny Johansson-led label, who's legacy is inextricable with conceptual photography and off-body artistry. Named after the brand's semi-annual publication, much like Acne Paper, the gallery will serve as an interdisciplinary forum for emerging and established voices making waves in their respective lanes. The space, which overlooks the lush garden complex, will host a range of rotating exhibitions, artist talks and book launches, furthering Acne Studios' commitment to creativity at large. Acne Paper Palais Royal will open on June 26 with a solo exhibition by Dutch fashion and fine arts photographerPaul Kooiker, whose surreal captures recently graced the pages of the latestGoldenedition. The inaugural show, titled2025, will present 42 portraits of students at the Gerri Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. With a picture day-esque flair, the images capture the uncertain tension of the present often tied to life milestones. The gallery not only affirms the brand's 'porous,' cross-cultural ethos, but pays tribute the early days of ACNE, the design and film-focused creative collective that gave rise to the house that so many know and love today. Since its founding in 1996, Acne Studios has treated fashion as just one part of a wider creative language, and with this space comes a new chapter, steadfast and true to that mission. Head to Acne Studios'websitefor more information.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Acne Studios Transforms Paris Store Into Permanent Gallery Space
PARIS — At Acne Studios, art is virtually woven into the clothing. From runway show sets to capsule collections, creative director Jonny Johansson has treated the label as a laboratory for collaborating with artists. Now the Swedish brand is going one step further by converting its original Paris store into its first permanent gallery space. More from WWD The Met and Vacheron Constantin Reveal Winners of Artisan Residency Program London Lays Out a Cultural Feast Jonathan Adler and Friends Celebrate New Exhibition at MAD The 650-square-foot boutique, opened in 2008 under the historic arcades of the Palais-Royal, will reopen on June 26 as Acne Paper Palais Royal, a venue for exhibitions, artist talks, magazine launches, book signings and other cultural events. Johansson described it as a physical offshoot of Acne Paper, the magazine he launched in 2005 and revived in 2021. The publication recently celebrated its gold-themed 20th anniversary issue with pop-ups in Paris, Milan, New York City and Shanghai. The magazine was originally designed to reflect Acne's 'democratic' approach to fashion and willingness to mingle with other brands and disciplines. In a similar vein, the exhibition space will showcase both established voices and emerging talents, under the guidance of Thomas Persson, editor in chief of Acne Paper, and Lotta Nilsson, director of creative projects and publishing at Acne Studios, Johansson said. 'The gallery is sort of a pro bono space,' he told WWD. 'We're not gallerists and that needs to be said.' The aim is not to buy or sell art, but rather to champion artists and thinkers, Johansson explained. 'This is a space for people that we think maybe don't have enough recognition, or that inspire us,' he said. 'It's more of a platform.' Johansson has clung on to the location even as he expanded into more commercial areas of the French capital. Acne has two stand-alone boutiques: one on the storied Rue Saint-Honoré and one on Rue Froissart in the trendy Marais district. 'We never wanted to leave the space, but it wasn't really efficient in terms of keeping it up,' he said of the Palais-Royal store, which marked the brand's first location outside Scandinavia. 'I love being there. It's an area that I like a lot.' The gallery will launch with a solo exhibition by Paul Kooiker, who contributed to the latest issue of Acne Paper and previously shot the brand's fall 2022 campaign featuring Rosalía. The Dutch photographer will present a new body of work, titled '2025,' consisting of 42 portraits of students at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. Acne plans to host an opening cocktail on June 25 during the Paris men's collections. Unlike other luxury labels that position themselves as 'cultural' brands, Johansson steers clear of blue-chip artists. 'I wouldn't do Warhol,' he said with a shrug. 'We like to think ourselves as being a bit different in terms of [being] maybe more open, less corporate.' Last month its store on Greene Street in New York showcased a selection of works by Jonathan Lyndon Chase to coincide with the Frieze New York art fair. The Philadelphia-based artist, whose work explores queer Black identities through the lens of domesticity, designed the set for Acne's spring 2025 show, in addition to a capsule collection of clothing and homewares launching worldwide in late June. Meanwhile, the brand's new Paris headquarters, to be officially unveiled in September, will feature pieces by close collaborators including Daniel Silver and Max Lamb. While Johansson admits he prioritizes music over gallery hopping in his spare time, he likes to trawl art fairs for inspiration. But he's grown tired of the official canon of good taste. 'You're showing people that you can afford it. You're showing that you have great taste, but it's nothing else,' he said of the race to acquire trophy pieces. 'Let's show something of what's being done now, which feels contemporary.' While he conceded there's always a strategic element to linking a clothing brand with cultural endeavors, he cautioned the relationship should never be too calculated. 'When you calculate these things, I think they lose value pretty quickly. They become soulless, so you need to act spontaneously to actually make something. It's like making a song or whatever. If you think you're gonna write a hit song, I don't think you will, even if there's a formula for it,' he mused. 'I don't think you can calculate fashion either. You never know what's going to happen, which is the beauty of it,' he continued. 'And then if you start thinking that you're going to buy culture, it's the same as love. Probably you can't buy it.' Best of WWD Bottega Veneta Through the Years Chanel's Ambassadors Over The Years Ranking Fashion's Longest-serving Creative Directors
Fashion Network
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Acne Studios to launch first standalone art gallery in Paris
Acne Studios will launch its first standalone art gallery in Paris this June, replacing its boutique inside the Gardens of the Palais Royal. The gallery, curated by the team behind Acne Paper, is called Acne Paper Palais Royal, and is designed to present a dynamic, cross-disciplinary program of exhibitions, artist talks, magazine launches, book signings and cultural events. The brand plans to open the new art space with a solo exhibition by Paul Kooiker, when it will host celebratory summer evening drinks in the storied and beautiful gardens on Wednesday, June 25. 'Conceived as a space for creative exchange, the gallery will offer a platform for both established voices and emerging talents, inviting each to engage in a unique conversation with the space and its context,' the Stockholm-based brand said in a release. Entitled 2025 Paul Kooiker, the debut art show will feature 42 portraits of art students of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. 'While reminiscent of the tradition of school portraiture, which typically commemorates milestones in academic and personal development, these images observe the unstable present. Where the desires of youth collide with the unknown, where hope and despair are forced to coexist,' read the Acne Studios release. Born in Rotterdam, the sexagenarian Kooiker studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam. In 1996, he won the Prix de Rome Photography, and in 2009, he received the A. Roland Holst Award for his oeuvre. Kooiker's works have been displayed in multiple solo and group exhibitions and can be found in many international collections, both public and private.
Hypebeast
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Acne Paper 20 Is a Reflection of the Past Decade
Summary Acne Paper, the cult-favorite, semi-annual magazine from the Swedish fashion houseAcne Studios, has unveiled its highly anticipated 20th issue. This landmark return sees theGoldenedition continue its signature blend of art, fashion, literature, and cultural commentary, all presented with a refined and introspective aesthetic. This special anniversary issue is a deep dive into the concept of 'The Archive.' It explores how history, memory, and personal collections shape our understanding of the past and inform our present. The content is meticulously curated, featuring a diverse array of contributors who offer unique perspectives on the theme through essays, interviews, and visual portfolios. Readers can expect interviews with influential figures from various creative fields, reflecting on their personal archives and the concept of legacy. The edition also includes artistic photo essays that blend fashion with historical imagery, exploring the beauty and significance of preserved moments as well as articles that delve into the cultural importance of archives, from personal scrapbooks to institutional collections. Acne Paper's return with Issue 20 reaffirms its position as a unique voice in the publishing world, offering a thoughtful and unhurried counterpoint to the rapid pace of digital media. It's a collectible artifact in itself, designed for contemplation and appreciation, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of art, fashion, and intellectual discourse.
