Maleonn

Ma Liang, known as Maleonn is a Shanghai-based cult photograher whose work has gained much attention due its theatrical nature. Using an extravagant mixture of actors, props and outstanding set design, Maleonn creates the world of impossible through his images. His studies in the Fine Arts College of Shanghai and his background as a graphic designer and cinematographer have built the strongest basis for his unbelieavable images, ranking him into the top rising art stars in China. His work has been awarded with the UK-based Spider Awards Black & White Photography of the Year, exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum, showcased by BBC World TV and featured in major art magazines like Vie des Arts, Descant and Zoom. His online portfolio is full of unbelievable images.

Adidas SLVR S/S 2012 Campaign

A short mood film for the S/S 2012 Adidas SLVR campaign, shot by Willy Vanderperre. The brand's new collection is inspired by fencing with strict lines and sophisticated silhouettes. The video extends this idea whilst introducing the dynamic moves of a fencer set to a beat which is reminiscent of the sport’s rhythm.

Creative Direction: Pietsch Lim

Photography / Video Direction: Willy Vanderperre

Styling: Alister Mackie

Hair Stylist: Anthony Turner

Make-Up: Gucci Westman

Models: Marique Schimmel, Benjamin Eidem

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Limited/Unlimited

For its fourth edition, the Limited/Unlimited project developed by Sylvia Venturini Fendi is currently hosting another big event in Rome, featuring some of  Italy's most creative designers along with a number of internationally acclaimed guests. This season's theme is Homage, a rather familiar word to everyone related to fashion. Beautiful creations from garments to accessories and jewellery in spectacular installations are devoted to this word with big references to Haute Couture and special artisanal techniques.The project is part of the Altaroma event and some of the 32 hosted names  participating are Alessio Spinelli, Angelos Bratis, Persephoni, Aoi Kotsuhiroi, Manish Arora, Leitmotiv and Sylvio Giardina.

Alessio Spinelli

Aoi Kotsuhiroi

Emiliano Maggi

LGR

Manish Arora

Max Kibardin

Piers Atkinson

Sylvio Giardina

Aurelia Paumelle F/W 2012-13 Collection

 

Aurelia Paumelle started her creative journey behind the scenes at the reknown Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Parisienne. That was enough to get her work appreciated  by big names like Loulou de la Falaise, Balenciaga and Sonia Rykiel. Now Aurelia Paumelle's designs are equally appreciated by the Berlin avant garde scene. Although her pieces seem targeted mostly for boys, i'm sure they will get noticed by fashion-smart girls, too. Hoodies, jeggings, playful neckpieces and versatile jackets are the key items of her F/ W 2012-13 collection with  that beloved, Berlin attitude, with sleek lines featuring basic black and grey colours. Aurelia's collection was shown on the 21st of January during the Berlin Fashion Week with live music by Roman Azzaro.

Enjoy the full collection below:

Anna vs Anna

Acclaimed photographer and director Barnaby Roper presents his latest amazing film project for Swarovski. Titled Anna vs Anna the film is inspired by the supernatural demonstrating the two sides of Anna's character played by model Anna Zagodzinska. All clothing by Rodarte.

The film also offers a unique experience, allowing the viewer to manipulate and interact with the imagery in 360°. See more about this project here

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Yayoi Kusama: Look Now, See Forever

Dots Obsession, 2009

 Yayoi Kusama's famous dots are currently hosted at the Queensland Art Gallery , through a major solo exhibition titled Look Now, See Forever, featuring new works of the reknown Japanese artist. Divided in separate rooms, with sculptures, paintings, video projections and installations, the gallery transforms itself into a colourful, energetic and interactive experience for the guests. One of the highlights of the exhibition is of course, The Obliteration Room installation, an in-progress project, in which visitors completed a totally white room with a plethora of multicoloured polka-dots. Since the 1950's, Yayoi Kusama is considered one of the most influential and distinctive artists worldwide with a unique, constantly developing style, while now in her 80's she is still surprising her audiences with her new, revolutionary practices.

The exhibition will last by the 11th March, 2012

Flowers that bloom at midnight, 2009

The Obliteration Room, 2011

Reach up to the Universe, Dotted Pumpkin, 2010

Chanel Haute Couture Backstage

A backstage short film from the Chanel Haute Couture 2012 lookbook shooting by Karl Lagerfeld. See details from the precious embroidery, the fab hair and the hundreds hues of blue.

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Sergey Chilikov

With the occasion of photographer Sergey Chilikov's first album release, Gallery.Photographer.ru  in Moscow hosts a retrospective exhibition to his great work. Known as "the philosopher" in russian photographic circles, Chilikov started his carreer during the mid-70's as a member of the avant-garde collective The Fact. His images are rare documents of the seventies russian nightlife from a raw and incompatible aspect, highlighting secret details of that era.

The exhibition will last by the 19th February, 2012