Welcome to The Art Gorgeous weekly dispatch!
A Retrospective Like No Other
This October, Fondation Louis Vuitton is set to mount a major retrospective exhibition dedicated to the career of seminal German painter Gerhard Richter. Spanning the entirety of the institution’s 10-gallery space, the exhibition will showcase 270 works, including oil paintings, steel sculptures, pencil and ink drawings, watercolours, and over-painted photographs.
Meryll Rogge Takes the Helm at Marni
In an exciting shift, Belgian designer Meryll Rogge has been appointed the new creative director of Marni. With a background honed at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts and stints at Marc Jacobs and Dries Van Noten, Rogge brings a raw emotional narrative to her new role, along with a commitment to sustainability. We can’t wait to see where her vision takes the label.
Sofia Coppola: Master of Film and Fabulous Hostess
Sofia Coppola is well known for her hauntingly beautiful films, but this week, she proved she’s a magnificent hostess as well. Welcoming Paris’s fashion set to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs for the inaugural Bal d’Été on July 6, Coppola’s gala celebrated the centennial anniversary of Art Deco. With artistic direction by Coppola herself, the event captured the spirit of grand Parisian balls, complete with a lively guest list full of actors, designers, artists, and collectors.
Tyla: Singer, Painter, and Artistic Multi-Hyphenate
Did you know South African singer Tyla behind the hit song Water also paints? Turns out the Grammy-winning artist’s creativity doesn’t stop at music, her art game is just as strong! Check out some of her artworks here and discover a new side of this multi-talented artist.
Sylvanian Families Drama
The woman behind @SylvanianDrama, a popular account known for its humorous skits featuring the beloved miniature animal figurines, is being sued by Epoch Company, the creator of Sylvanian Families. The lawsuit, filed in April, has sparked quite the storm in the toy world. Stay tuned for what’s next in this quirky legal saga.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates next Friday, as we continue to explore the latest happenings in the art, fashion and pop world, from groundbreaking exhibitions to unexpected creative talents!
