W Magazine

W magazine operates at the intersection of fashion, film, art, music, and society, both in print and digitally. With its combination of world-class photography and sophisticated journalism, W is a must-read for anyone interested in the worlds of style and contemporary culture.

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Artistic Perspectives

Backstory: Chanel Sunny Days Brooch • Referencing Hollywood’s golden era, a new high jewelry collection shines bright.

My Life in Parties: Mary Boone • The queen of the 1980s New York art scene relives nights out with artists, collectors, and dealers.

Flash Forward: Meruert Tolegen • The former science researcher applies technical precision to her Victorian-inspired clothes.

By the Numbers • A snapshot of the art world, from the Louvre heist to AI-enabled statues.

Behind the Scenes: Anthony Johnson and Andre Headley • Getting in with the coheads of security for Gagosian’s New York galleries is as much a status symbol as buying the art on the walls.

Mobile Network • With a new museum in his hometown and multiple exhibitions on the horizon, Alexander Calder and his revolutionary sculptures and performance pieces are receiving broader coverage than ever before.

Inspiration Equation • Art references have a funny way of insinuating themselves into fashion.

The Present Moment • From chic skateboards to champagne, we have the perfect gifts for the most particular of people.

Rooms to Grow • Bucking all the talk of doom and gloom in the art market, these talented dealers are revitalizing New York’s gallery scene.

Brazilian Rhapsody • His influential gallery, Mendes Wood DM, has introduced under-recognized artists to global audiences. At home, in São Paulo, Pedro Mendes lives with the work he champions.

A Common Thread • A new generation of artists is making sure that tapestries and weavings find their place in galleries and museums—where they have always belonged.

Strength and Sensibility • Sarah Burton is imbuing the house of Givenchy with a female-focused aura of empowerment.

Character Studies • The French painter Louise Sartor depicts five of her friends—all fellow creatives—wearing clothing that accentuates their personalities.

Perfect Polish • The artist Caroline Zurmely uses nail enamel to give her paintings a luminous, one-of-a-kind quality. Here, she takes on high jewelry as a subject.

Jennifer Lawrence by Elizabeth Peyton • The American painter Elizabeth Peyton is known for her intimate, exquisitely rendered portraits of figures as diverse as Queen Elizabeth II, Kurt Cobain, and Barack and Michelle Obama. Now, thanks to this collaboration with W, Jennifer Lawrence joins the pantheon.

Jennifer Lawrence by Philippe Parreno • The French conceptual artist Philippe Parreno explores portraiture in unconventional ways. With Jennifer Lawrence as his muse, he creates a film that blurs the line between acting and being.

Jennifer Lawrence by Wolfgang Tillmans • The German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans captures Jennifer Lawrence after her demanding role in Die My Love.

So Iconic • Inspired by references as diverse as medieval imagery and early-1970s subcultures, the British artist Mark Leckey creates his first-ever fashion portfolio.

The Garden of Earthly Delights • Slinky dresses, plush coats, vibrant accessories… what else could anyone ask for?

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