https://johnsaintmichel.com www.johnsaintmichel.com Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:31:51 +0000 https://johnsaintmichel.com en https://johnsaintmichel.com/Homepage Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:31:51 +0000 www.johnsaintmichel.com https://johnsaintmichel.com/Homepage John Saint Michel (b. 1983, Melbourne, Australia) divides his time between country Victoria and Paris. As an artist, filmmaker, curator, and writer, he is celebrated for his poetic, gothic aesthetic. His multidisciplinary practice spans installation, garment-making, film, and traditional techniques like painting and screen-printing. By weaving together industrial remnants, handcrafted materials, and cultural artifacts, Saint Michel reimagines the intersection of the utilitarian and symbolic, creating thought-provoking works that challenge conventional notions of identity and value in the context of industrialism, history, and modernity. An archivist and collector of cultural objects, Saint Michel works with materials that embody opposing forces: some reflect the relentless efficiency of hyper-capitalist production, while others bear the marks of care, fragility, and poetry.&nbsp; His installations and films emphasize the interplay between order and entropy, permanence and decay. Through these contrasts, Saint Michel invites audiences to question the authenticity and value of cultural and industrial materials, while highlighting the emotional and historical weight they carry. As a curator, he has orchestrated exhibitions exploring the ideas of figures like Joseph Beuys and Martin Margiela. His curatorial work underscores his dedication to fostering dialogue about the evolution of art, culture, and history, often bridging personal narratives with collective experiences. Through these efforts, Saint Michel creates spaces for critical engagement with the ways art shapes and reflects societal change.Text: Elizabeth McInnes Email: info@johnsaintmichel.com &nbsp;Works&nbsp; <img width="3000" height="2250" width_o="3000" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c81273283d37cd5cccd0f504b53f33b108e8ecce34a78abc62f327a4a1b42112/LadyMoon.jpg" data-mid="235204473" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c81273283d37cd5cccd0f504b53f33b108e8ecce34a78abc62f327a4a1b42112/LadyMoon.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="2250" width_o="3000" height_o="2250" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc92fd89a9b29bc5477d7f86a31f0f85acc843905495795bfa8901694c65950d/HandsAlex.jpg" data-mid="235204472" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cc92fd89a9b29bc5477d7f86a31f0f85acc843905495795bfa8901694c65950d/HandsAlex.jpg" /> 2734—233 &nbsp;Subversion of images Mixed Media84.1 cm × 118.9 cmEdition of 20 &nbsp;In The Subversion of Images, John Saint Michel reconfigures archival materials—ranging from botanical illustrations and anatomical sketches to astronomical diagrams and personal notebooks—into layered, composite works. Through a combination of digital editing and manual intervention, these elements are removed from their original contexts and recomposed to explore new visual and conceptual relationships. Referencing the legacy of surrealist figures such as Paul Nougé and René Magritte, Saint Michel's process investigates the mechanics of visual representation. Rather than preserving historical material, the work disrupts and reframes it, inviting viewers to reconsider how meaning is constructed and transmitted through images. These compositions are not reconstructions of the past, but critical reinterpretations that foreground the tension between memory, materiality, and image-making. <img width="3300" height="2550" width_o="3300" height_o="2550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e53a09cd027e46dcd00df3ad6981b465b3a0bbcf2e42a8061eb00c6da1b018f5/ElizabethMcinnes.jpg" data-mid="226831465" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e53a09cd027e46dcd00df3ad6981b465b3a0bbcf2e42a8061eb00c6da1b018f5/ElizabethMcinnes.jpg" /> <img width="1158" height="1080" width_o="1158" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/196414a9f3c13f94988f9784ff0f0a77adab6a42bd69ae898da38717d7b8dc10/pov.jpg" data-mid="226831456" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/196414a9f3c13f94988f9784ff0f0a77adab6a42bd69ae898da38717d7b8dc10/pov.jpg" /> <img width="1024" height="1024" width_o="1024" height_o="1024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/290ca18de687d76a162d519c8220796f3100558e1efbc08c114fa7d32ce1aef9/gallery_lighting_match_first.png" data-mid="238496180" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/290ca18de687d76a162d519c8220796f3100558e1efbc08c114fa7d32ce1aef9/gallery_lighting_match_first.png" /> <img width="1536" height="1024" width_o="1536" height_o="1024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ec78047dcd032ba9f56782ce1a5c7a88a7f98706c2ff0b55a1441944df318c0f/3cloaksroom.png" data-mid="238496185" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ec78047dcd032ba9f56782ce1a5c7a88a7f98706c2ff0b55a1441944df318c0f/3cloaksroom.png" /> 2734—232 Group Show/Curator&nbsp;“Anglomania: Shifting Perspectives ” Melbourne2024Image:&nbsp;Sculpture: Midas Avarice, 2025, Elizabeth McInnes.S!X – La Bibliothèque – "No More Archive"Garment: Comme des Garçons fall/winter 2003. Anglomania: Shifting Perspectives is not a celebration but a critique of cultural identity. The exhibition examines the complex dynamics between admiration and resistance, spectacle and subversion, heritage and rebellion. Through a striking selection of installations, sculptures, and portraits, it confronts the lasting influence of British culture—its rituals, contradictions, and legacies. Challenging the tensions between colonial histories and modern cultural inheritance, the exhibition presents works by eight diverse artists. Featuring sculptures, paintings, and garments, Anglomania explores cycles of memory, trauma, and transformation while critically engaging with the mythology of empire. The exhibition includes installations by Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Malcolm McLaren, Comme des Garçons, and Martin Margiela, deepening the dialogue between fashion and art. Contrasting the polished aesthetics of British influence with raw, untamed landscapes, Anglomania highlights the empire’s enduring impact. Curated by John Saint Michel (Bowerbird Showspace) and hosted by Wardlow II, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider colonial legacies and the complexities of British identity. John Saint Michel Victoria Todorov Daisy Thornley Elizabeth McInnes S!X (Peter Boyd &amp; Denise Sprynskyj Molly Younger Samuel Nugent Connor Albert Murphy <img width="3671" height="2981" width_o="3671" height_o="2981" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c3159495492890f38e55d38dbc54119b32517e053001fe18365094d418bb25e0/3.JOHN-SAINT-MICHEL-Shrouds-for-passiontide--cotton--wadding--wool--fleece--military-grade-American-Flag---200-x-150cm-min.jpg" data-mid="224257213" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c3159495492890f38e55d38dbc54119b32517e053001fe18365094d418bb25e0/3.JOHN-SAINT-MICHEL-Shrouds-for-passiontide--cotton--wadding--wool--fleece--military-grade-American-Flag---200-x-150cm-min.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/11667425cb6635e39e90630076829d464ca4f51bad4ad8f5d353756bfdf79185/shrides.JPG" data-mid="223242960" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/11667425cb6635e39e90630076829d464ca4f51bad4ad8f5d353756bfdf79185/shrides.JPG" /> 2734—231 SCULPTUREDiscordia GalleryCurator- Director: Elizabeth McInnes&nbsp; Melbourne2023 “But certainly for the present age, which prefers the sign to the thing signified, the copy to the original, representation to reality, the appearance to the essence... illusion only is sacred, truth profane. Nay, sacredness is held to be enhanced in proportion as truth decreases and illusion increases, so that the highest degree of illusion comes to be the highest degree of sacredness.” 1. FEUERBACH, Preface to the Second Edition, 1843The Essence of Christianity.Exhibition <img width="8334" height="5555" width_o="8334" height_o="5555" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9b62d16c4adc8fa9ff8bfab48860684ef1ad6076e746e6662097df9188e76d81/insidejob2.jpg" data-mid="223194424" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9b62d16c4adc8fa9ff8bfab48860684ef1ad6076e746e6662097df9188e76d81/insidejob2.jpg" /> 2734—232 &nbsp; SCULPTURE“Inside Job”&nbsp;Private commisionParis2024 Inside Job, was crafted from recycled art transportation crates, refashioned into wardrobes designed to house luxury shoes, handbags, and art. This transformation bridged the realms of fashion, luxury goods, and contemporary art, offering a commentary on the intersections of consumerism, materiality, and high culture. By repurposing materials traditionally used for transporting valuable artworks, Inside Job prompted reflection on the commodification of both fashion and art, exploring how societal values shape our understanding of worth and authenticity. <img width="6115" height="8154" width_o="6115" height_o="8154" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c8056e4b0dc729f8e5a27d617ebdd8c397b9cefa9bee763af221421134b1c1d8/DENISE.jpg" data-mid="223242976" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c8056e4b0dc729f8e5a27d617ebdd8c397b9cefa9bee763af221421134b1c1d8/DENISE.jpg" /> <img width="7087" height="8268" width_o="7087" height_o="8268" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b8d1dec485f067ca45af4ff4492ac91cc95691ed43b30327c53412a95d6f5567/POSTERFRONTMOCK.jpg" data-mid="223194394" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b8d1dec485f067ca45af4ff4492ac91cc95691ed43b30327c53412a95d6f5567/POSTERFRONTMOCK.jpg" /> <img width="1284" height="2282" width_o="1284" height_o="2282" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c90a23f95f0a2238cc0ec1ff8433f70fba1f3d654ea40c79aaa13bc961bfd531/4CC66E41-FD4E-4DC3-B711-5C026EC44D23.JPG" data-mid="223928326" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c90a23f95f0a2238cc0ec1ff8433f70fba1f3d654ea40c79aaa13bc961bfd531/4CC66E41-FD4E-4DC3-B711-5C026EC44D23.JPG" /> <img width="2500" height="3333" width_o="2500" height_o="3333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b01d6e49c8ee69354c248a223ad95b11a8438fdf54e11087520512ce2cd2657c/EMIL.JPG" data-mid="224078828" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b01d6e49c8ee69354c248a223ad95b11a8438fdf54e11087520512ce2cd2657c/EMIL.JPG" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/30ff4f2206f91895e56fbd9d8262f2f0681f60164047fe40b72f7a05313df088/Savnnah.jpg" data-mid="224078822" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/30ff4f2206f91895e56fbd9d8262f2f0681f60164047fe40b72f7a05313df088/Savnnah.jpg" /> 2734—233 SCULPTURE “Round and Round’Sculpture, Bowerbird Showspace. 2024 Round and Round, delves into childhood sentiments and their connection to identity. Crafted from reproduced knitted objects handmade in Australia, the work invited viewers on a journey through early identity and trauma. Presented by Bowerbird Showspace in Melbourne, the sculpture reflected fragility and resilience, drawing on personal stories and emotions. The work drew links between the connectivity of trauma and how it is recognized through the action of looping, symbolized by the display of hand-knitted objects, and the foundation of trauma being set in early childhood. <img width="1454" height="1844" width_o="1454" height_o="1844" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4ef28b70435c283931590741050f0532e80d742487dc74a3172f0cdf70ecc2bc/6.5-john-saint-michel-anonymous-150cm-x-50-cm-archival-cedar-wood-brass-glass-oak-acrylic-min.jpg" data-mid="224078980" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4ef28b70435c283931590741050f0532e80d742487dc74a3172f0cdf70ecc2bc/6.5-john-saint-michel-anonymous-150cm-x-50-cm-archival-cedar-wood-brass-glass-oak-acrylic-min.jpg" /> <img width="7590" height="5729" width_o="7590" height_o="5729" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6efcb9b21c18c4271d1918fed204c6796ab3cd24d0343e01956c6f845cf2c75e/6.41-JOHN-SAINT-MICHEL-Anonymous-150cm-x-50-cm-Archival-cedar-wood---brass--glass--oak--acrylic-copy.jpg" data-mid="223194442" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6efcb9b21c18c4271d1918fed204c6796ab3cd24d0343e01956c6f845cf2c75e/6.41-JOHN-SAINT-MICHEL-Anonymous-150cm-x-50-cm-Archival-cedar-wood---brass--glass--oak--acrylic-copy.jpg" /> 2734—234 SCULPTURE&nbsp;‘Scrying Game’ Melbourne 2023 Scrying Game, focused on the historical tradition of scrying, or peeping through black, a practice used for divination and self-reflection. The work invited viewers to engage with the act of silencing images and peering into the void, creating a space for introspection. Through this process, The Scrying Game evoked themes of self-awareness and the search for deeper truths. The piece explored the tension between obscured vision and clarity, challenging the viewer to confront their own reflections and perceptions. <img width="1363" height="1920" width_o="1363" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2a6a3a54997598559574eb8d463c299c17bd6bd77d191ea5d1dfbccff0c9f439/lot-2.jpeg" data-mid="224078834" border="0" data-scale="61" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2a6a3a54997598559574eb8d463c299c17bd6bd77d191ea5d1dfbccff0c9f439/lot-2.jpeg" /> <img width="3508" height="4961" width_o="3508" height_o="4961" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7d99bba7c404cfd9f987ad2f8b72e975015542568ec94dc7e59ec7685f21340b/beuys.jpg" data-mid="223394093" border="0" data-scale="84" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7d99bba7c404cfd9f987ad2f8b72e975015542568ec94dc7e59ec7685f21340b/beuys.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/db6ccb48ca2fea96ad5625425f601b3a440fbfec7b61b0c8886a819e1105f2b6/felt-suit.jpg" data-mid="224255624" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/db6ccb48ca2fea96ad5625425f601b3a440fbfec7b61b0c8886a819e1105f2b6/felt-suit.jpg" /> 2734—235 C0-CURATOR&nbsp;JOSPEH BEUYS&nbsp;How revelant is Beuys today?&nbsp;Curated by John Saint Michel and Brodie Higgs. Melbourne&nbsp;2024 The Joseph Beuys exhibition at Wardlow II in Melbourne centered around the theme How relevant is Beuys today?&nbsp; Curated by John Saint Michel and Brodie Higgs, the event invited attendees to engage with Beuys' enduring legacy and consider the continued impact of his groundbreaking ideas on contemporary art and society. Over two days, the exhibition featured a carefully curated selection of Beuys’ iconic works, including his use of unconventional materials such as fat, felt, and gold, which symbolized his belief in art as a transformative force for social change. The exhibition showcased key documentaries and performances that highlighted Beuys' innovative approach to performance and sculpture. The event culminated in a thought-provoking symposium hosted by artist John Saint Michel. Guests included Ian George, Director and founder of the Beuys permanent conference, &nbsp;Dr. Rhea Thonges Stringaris, former curator at Documenta, and filmmaker John Halpren, director of Transformer: Beuys, who offered invaluable insights into Beuys' influence on both art history and contemporary culture. The gathering provided a platform for deep discussions on the relevance of Beuys' philosophy in today's world. see show&nbsp; <img width="750" height="843" width_o="750" height_o="843" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/880d20bb71cf0d193bf4a3980590427725a4d3fff21249582b7b3ca2990e7a81/IMG_1470.jpg" data-mid="224028520" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/750/i/880d20bb71cf0d193bf4a3980590427725a4d3fff21249582b7b3ca2990e7a81/IMG_1470.jpg" /> <img width="4509" height="5835" width_o="4509" height_o="5835" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3e1a89a0abee282b24a7dfaca16fe9173faa489158957425a38d2dc46708a509/RGLZ5796.jpeg" data-mid="223400044" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3e1a89a0abee282b24a7dfaca16fe9173faa489158957425a38d2dc46708a509/RGLZ5796.jpeg" /> <img width="750" height="740" width_o="750" height_o="740" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/83dcea3d35478527de7690d4162e5348204bf7dde4686bc88bcd973261e04224/IMG_5203.jpg" data-mid="224469170" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/750/i/83dcea3d35478527de7690d4162e5348204bf7dde4686bc88bcd973261e04224/IMG_5203.jpg" /> <img width="5576" height="5576" width_o="5576" height_o="5576" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cd9098634c8d9ea0c684244ab5f591acc6b5dd6d0bc26e451e0dff8907c46dba/4EFA6048-CC39-40B4-B94E-C1954BCA2F49-2.JPG" data-mid="224118216" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cd9098634c8d9ea0c684244ab5f591acc6b5dd6d0bc26e451e0dff8907c46dba/4EFA6048-CC39-40B4-B94E-C1954BCA2F49-2.JPG" /> 2734—236Edition/exclusive Yvon Lambert, Paris. Perfect pictures by Emil &amp; John Paris 2018 Perfect Pictures by John Saint Michel and photographer Emil Kosuge was a limited edition poster publication celebrating the 50th anniversary of the May 1968 Paris riots. This exclusive release featured a series of overpainted photographs and posters, capturing the spirit of the iconic protests. Presented in a limited edition, the work reflects on this pivotal moment in French history through the collaboration of the artist and photographer, and was available exclusivley at Yvon Lambert Librarie, Paris. <img width="2568" height="1580" width_o="2568" height_o="1580" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b15b1dde784a3bce712b4a82fa3447706178d152fdc524392e92ad82e92b8ec2/laurnetjohn.jpg" data-mid="223567307" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b15b1dde784a3bce712b4a82fa3447706178d152fdc524392e92ad82e92b8ec2/laurnetjohn.jpg" /> <img width="5255" height="5620" width_o="5255" height_o="5620" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/142cd4ddd648f707fc76b12298c57ddb45a6c5ab8c0b24c15f280a9948fa99d7/DSC04556.jpeg" data-mid="223242993" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/142cd4ddd648f707fc76b12298c57ddb45a6c5ab8c0b24c15f280a9948fa99d7/DSC04556.jpeg" /> 2734—237 D'une guerre à l'autre / From War to Another Laurent Pisoni Collection- &nbsp;Quai Bourbon 75004Paris. 2019 Photo: Emil Kosuge D'une guerre à l'autre / From War to Another was a thought-provoking solo exhibition that revisited the potential of war in Europe, offering a poetic exploration of the lingering shadows of the Second World War. The exhibition delved into the complexities of history, memory, and the cyclical nature of conflict, drawing parallels between past and present struggles. Hosted by French art collector and architect Laurent Pisoni, known for his private commissions and collaborations with designer Nicolas Ghesiquere at Balenciaga, the show was an intimate reflection on the idea of war’s haunting presence in modern society. Through carefully curated works, the exhibition invited viewers to engage with the emotional and historical weight of war, urging a deeper reflection on its enduring impact. <img width="1080" height="1346" width_o="1080" height_o="1346" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b9d35e1d49782173cd184b45c8a3ca86ebdd44a4253e1d0747ad947d5406ea88/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-11.14.25AM.jpeg" data-mid="223200408" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b9d35e1d49782173cd184b45c8a3ca86ebdd44a4253e1d0747ad947d5406ea88/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-11.14.25AM.jpeg" /> <img width="2576" height="1570" width_o="2576" height_o="1570" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a9698fd84f8d47ab80e4f9654be1b26c04dd831724d4e3871481dcab4fa41094/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-12.55.24PM.png" data-mid="223240811" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a9698fd84f8d47ab80e4f9654be1b26c04dd831724d4e3871481dcab4fa41094/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-12.55.24PM.png" /> <img width="2578" height="1578" width_o="2578" height_o="1578" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4d272f15592a3d48732c354cf462d6e897c7eaf4a267399e62962b07f095b981/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-12.55.00PM.jpeg" data-mid="223240810" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4d272f15592a3d48732c354cf462d6e897c7eaf4a267399e62962b07f095b981/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-12.55.00PM.jpeg" /> 2734—238 CONTRIBUTOR/FILM Paradigm Triology, Paris issue -&nbsp; By Katharina Korbjuhn New York City. 2024 The Paradigm Trilogy Paris issue in 2024, titled Recognition vs. Expression: explored the tension between personal recognition and authentic self-expression within the fashion industry. The issue featured a range of contributors, including creative director Katharina Korbjuhn, renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog, writer Eileen Myles, artists such as Chloe Wise, Aaron Rose Philip, Sydney Lemmon and John Saint Michel as a key contributors. John Saint Michel’s voice was layered with commentary over archival images of Angelica Blechscmidt, the former editor-in-chief of German Vogue. His insights added a unique perspective on the evolution of the fashion industry and its relationship to personal expression and public recognition. The accompanying short film featured model Alex Consani, further immersing viewers in the themes of self-identity, representation, and the shifting landscape of fashion. The issue also featured a powerful clip by the late Alexander McQueen, enhancing the exploration of creativity and the fine line between recognition and self-expression in the world of high fashion. Through this dynamic collaboration, the Paris issue continued Paradigm Trilogy's mission to provoke critical discourse around the fashion world’s creative processes and identity dynamics.View the issue <img width="800" height="596" width_o="800" height_o="596" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/830a74638b670e3fb8657376e3376e35cd92b935cfb1875136e77a1b3a49ea1b/John_Saint_Michel-Portrait.jpg" data-mid="224408136" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/830a74638b670e3fb8657376e3376e35cd92b935cfb1875136e77a1b3a49ea1b/John_Saint_Michel-Portrait.jpg" /> <img width="1158" height="1080" width_o="1158" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/917f318b66c82c1738d04cfc54be954799a16a4f8daccbd67388166ab45efbff/side.jpg" data-mid="224476345" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/917f318b66c82c1738d04cfc54be954799a16a4f8daccbd67388166ab45efbff/side.jpg" /> <img width="1145" height="1080" width_o="1145" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fec55669e24c4b8319725a46d902029893b3ddc439693fec930906639f2fd626/swissfull.jpg" data-mid="223242566" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fec55669e24c4b8319725a46d902029893b3ddc439693fec930906639f2fd626/swissfull.jpg" /> 2734—239 SCULPTURE&nbsp; ‘Breendonk’&nbsp; 2023 Reconstiuted swiss military blanket. wool, gros grain, duck down.<img width="1080" height="1233" width_o="1080" height_o="1233" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b3c59c0997ae61af7e54ca6e952964129269d34c375d844f75586dfdfad1bb4d/SEEK.jpg" data-mid="223200083" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b3c59c0997ae61af7e54ca6e952964129269d34c375d844f75586dfdfad1bb4d/SEEK.jpg" /> 2734—240 BOOKS/EDITIONS Edition of 100 ’What you seek is seeking you.’&nbsp;Paris2024 Select poems and photographs.&nbsp; ‘What You Seek is Seeking You’ is a limited-edition book. This&nbsp; collection features a medley of poems and other creative works, offering an intimate exploration of human desire.<img width="1283" height="1269" width_o="1283" height_o="1269" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0c90c7176d786afdef78669ed2afdde891d82b5ff4e58ac1b2031feb62ac26df/IMG_9127.jpg" data-mid="223200383" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0c90c7176d786afdef78669ed2afdde891d82b5ff4e58ac1b2031feb62ac26df/IMG_9127.jpg" /> 2734—241 SCULPTURE&nbsp; “Bloodshed and Opulence”.Paris2019 Cotton, acrylic.&nbsp; <img width="1699" height="1338" width_o="1699" height_o="1338" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2c1f2a01d6cd624dcc76d30049781ee09831080f2e1c6d6ac082c8bebc4a2a00/Femmedcabine-1.jpg" data-mid="223194445" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2c1f2a01d6cd624dcc76d30049781ee09831080f2e1c6d6ac082c8bebc4a2a00/Femmedcabine-1.jpg" /> <img width="1219" height="1539" width_o="1219" height_o="1539" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/976ced462df66681809a229a7be5c5b950e441075ac0126f2e591904bad5a4aa/IMG_1820.jpeg" data-mid="223398318" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/976ced462df66681809a229a7be5c5b950e441075ac0126f2e591904bad5a4aa/IMG_1820.jpeg" /> <img width="1078" height="1072" width_o="1078" height_o="1072" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6c340e5b17728497177a5562292bfa39279acb1cb3b6e0ca16f2b16dc1a250d1/IMG_0158-1.JPG" data-mid="224028516" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6c340e5b17728497177a5562292bfa39279acb1cb3b6e0ca16f2b16dc1a250d1/IMG_0158-1.JPG" /> <img width="640" height="640" width_o="640" height_o="640" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8299e6e78199db499b13c88c01de19d75e354cebc902bf979bc54eed7d24fa77/IMG_0154-1.JPG" data-mid="224028517" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/8299e6e78199db499b13c88c01de19d75e354cebc902bf979bc54eed7d24fa77/IMG_0154-1.JPG" /> 2734—241 CURATOR &nbsp; La Femme de cabine - Martin Margiela&nbsp;Paris 2019 La Femme de Cabine -&nbsp; Martin Margiela was an intimate exhibition curated by John Saint Michel, exploring the enigmatic allure and behind-the-scenes artistry of Martin Margiela's creations. The show honored the women who worked within the Maison who embodied the quiet sophistication and intrigue central to Margiela’s vision. Featuring photographs by British photographer Jonathan Hallam and interpretative installations, the exhibition offered a poetic homage to these often-overlooked figures, highlighting their essential role in shaping the designer's iconic aesthetic.Press Dazed and confused&nbsp; WWD Another Magzine Interview&nbsp; <img width="900" height="600" width_o="900" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/781782d14355d362629f554bcf763a5eb9ba43511f0616fd2bd66d172e8b2dd8/CLAUD.jpg" data-mid="223394131" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/900/i/781782d14355d362629f554bcf763a5eb9ba43511f0616fd2bd66d172e8b2dd8/CLAUD.jpg" /> 2734—242FILM WRITER AND DIRECTOR&nbsp; 10 min Bonjour Claude! Claude Montana and John Saint Michel.&nbsp;Paris 2016 A conversation between french couturier Claude Montana and artist John Saint Michel.&nbsp; <img width="2462" height="3395" width_o="2462" height_o="3395" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4d7c4be2b1ecde7fc7d5f2db1a691a050e63a2354f3b0f2d58b153c7b82ee2c4/IMG_1229-2.JPG" data-mid="223394082" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4d7c4be2b1ecde7fc7d5f2db1a691a050e63a2354f3b0f2d58b153c7b82ee2c4/IMG_1229-2.JPG" /> <img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/131590e59481aede04159ce3d3a4b32a17b87ac43ff1a57eaf9de0a6fa58515b/2.1.JOHN-SAINT-MICHEL-Le-coquelicot-I-English-somerset-archival-paper--lead--ink.-56-x-76-cm.jpg" data-mid="223194443" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/131590e59481aede04159ce3d3a4b32a17b87ac43ff1a57eaf9de0a6fa58515b/2.1.JOHN-SAINT-MICHEL-Le-coquelicot-I-English-somerset-archival-paper--lead--ink.-56-x-76-cm.jpg" /> 2734—243 DRAWRING Homecoming Shire of Mount Alexander, Victoria&nbsp; 2022 Homecoming was a series of limited-edition drawings created through the collaborative efforts of John Saint Michel and renowned artist and printmaker Diana Orinda Burns. This collaboration marked a dialogue between Saint Michel’s poetic, contemporary aesthetic and Burns’ expertise in printmaking and landscape, honed through her celebrated collaborations with Australian painting figure, John Henry Olsen AO OBE. <img width="1284" height="1574" width_o="1284" height_o="1574" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b4299450a25e6fd0c223e5ed3c08f0feff0388becc19c03f4562be36494b54c8/IMG_6200.jpg" data-mid="223564821" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b4299450a25e6fd0c223e5ed3c08f0feff0388becc19c03f4562be36494b54c8/IMG_6200.jpg" /> <img width="1284" height="1570" width_o="1284" height_o="1570" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8511b851fba304300738a1fae68b9b46bc38eb6e0fc3e7fd8e8940f9356d9790/IMG_6498.jpg" data-mid="223242282" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8511b851fba304300738a1fae68b9b46bc38eb6e0fc3e7fd8e8940f9356d9790/IMG_6498.jpg" /> 2734—244FILM&nbsp; “America”, 6 minExcerpt of Allen Ginsberg’s “America” - Howl and other poems,1956Featuring Paz De La Huerta &nbsp;**Unpublished**Paris 2022 Allen Ginsberg’s iconic poem America from his 1956 collection, Howl and Other Poems. The piece featured actress Paz de la Huerta, known for her captivating performances in Enter the Void (Dir Gaspar Noé) and The Cider House Rules (Dir Martin Scorsese). Her enigmatic presence brought a visceral and haunting dimension to the work. Set against Ginsberg's searing critique of mid-20th-century American culture, the film interwove excerpts of his words with atmospheric visuals, creating a layered narrative that resonated with both historical and contemporary themes. De la Huerta's performance underscored the poem's raw intensity, channeling its spirit of rebellion and introspection. Through its evocative imagery and poignant delivery, America bridged the gap between literature and cinema, offering a timeless reflection on identity, dissent, and the complex interplay of individual and collective consciousness. <img width="1281" height="1920" width_o="1281" height_o="1920" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/57a2fc98c5809b16d54444cae56e394e998b54272a32fea7a3e68f9b84b05e13/JohnBrodieIna.jpg" data-mid="224028550" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/57a2fc98c5809b16d54444cae56e394e998b54272a32fea7a3e68f9b84b05e13/JohnBrodieIna.jpg" /> 2734—245 SCREENWRITER, Paris/Melbourne Austrlian/French co-production. ‘Cow love’&nbsp;2024/25 John Saint Michel has partnered with filmmaker Brodie Higgs, celebrated for his Berlinale-premiered film Elixr. Together, they have been developing a feature-length screenplay titled Cow Love (L’Amour Vache)—a darkly comedic and deeply reflective narrative. Planned as a French/Australian co-production for 2025, Cow Love delves into themes of identity, environmental ethics, and human connection, blending intimate storytelling with universal resonance. <img width="2607" height="1555" width_o="2607" height_o="1555" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/19d5825d6f5b46a26735d91f7c4d022f8259f39e8ca5585b2daeeca3f748efde/hand.jpg" data-mid="223400071" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/19d5825d6f5b46a26735d91f7c4d022f8259f39e8ca5585b2daeeca3f748efde/hand.jpg" /> <img width="2607" height="1555" width_o="2607" height_o="1555" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63ae08ad0b5bd0ceab063e267ff27b3c392a09601183f6dc3453e330f847c378/Untitled-17.jpg" data-mid="224028623" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63ae08ad0b5bd0ceab063e267ff27b3c392a09601183f6dc3453e330f847c378/Untitled-17.jpg" /> <img width="819" height="1095" width_o="819" height_o="1095" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/292e6d3d70a714aab446ff213d53c5f7f91abe5592a079f36ae243ddbdc7c005/IMG_0191-2.JPG" data-mid="224028521" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/819/i/292e6d3d70a714aab446ff213d53c5f7f91abe5592a079f36ae243ddbdc7c005/IMG_0191-2.JPG" /> <img width="640" height="540" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="//freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d4b51e476ed57612389eda8a932064d25f38c7d20ac48c177b71b7f30fff4afd/an.jpg"> <img width="1284" height="2778" width_o="1284" height_o="2778" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9948e225cb7fc2bf0faa53e450b676f56f02cd438c078943ec80fb2f366d7db0/handPillow.jpg" data-mid="224467042" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9948e225cb7fc2bf0faa53e450b676f56f02cd438c078943ec80fb2f366d7db0/handPillow.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6db254f6487a05c668cc5adf298801279f64e6b70e7d580f6bcae8242a15a4ed/aw3.jpg" data-mid="224078837" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6db254f6487a05c668cc5adf298801279f64e6b70e7d580f6bcae8242a15a4ed/aw3.jpg" /> <img width="3808" height="5712" width_o="3808" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/27ee250e865f03bab5592cfbe4cce66cd9d818bbe2c26f7bbdb358ca82e3416e/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6169022.jpg" data-mid="224029251" border="0" data-scale="35" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/27ee250e865f03bab5592cfbe4cce66cd9d818bbe2c26f7bbdb358ca82e3416e/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6169022.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/588e87e131147a44b54f874e75501ce0d3c7a466424365d4e6181cad0e6e3061/aw11.jpg" data-mid="224078838" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/588e87e131147a44b54f874e75501ce0d3c7a466424365d4e6181cad0e6e3061/aw11.jpg" /> 2734—246OPEN STUDIO &nbsp;&nbsp;Antwerp, Belgium&nbsp; 2023 John Saint Michel welcomed guests into a temporary studio in Antwerp, transforming the space into a dynamic showcase of his creative process. The studio featured a curated display of artifacts, rare books, and research materials, offering visitors an intimate look at the inspirations and themes driving his work. <img width="792" height="1177" width_o="792" height_o="1177" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/42e1d34142308f2c2cfdd53cecd27a34ad79e9d62864d6a48415fbbcd4182411/20210826-leigh-spotty-macedon.png" data-mid="223565326" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/42e1d34142308f2c2cfdd53cecd27a34ad79e9d62864d6a48415fbbcd4182411/20210826-leigh-spotty-macedon.png" /> 2734—247 EDITORIAL&nbsp; Leigh Bowery, Fluoro Magazine, Melbourne. Conversation with Bronwyn Bowery Ierland for Fluoro Magazine. Editor in Chief Nancy BugejaPhoto: Courtsey Bronwyn Bowery Ierland - Fluoro Magazine.&nbsp;2022 In a thought-provoking article in an illuminating feature for Fluoro magazine, John Saint Michel delved into the life and legacy of Leigh Bowery through a compelling conversation with Bronwyn Bowery Ireland, Leigh’s sister. The dialogue offered rare personal insights into Bowery’s groundbreaking contributions to performance art and fashion. Saint Michel explored Bowery’s revolutionary aesthetic, which shattered societal norms and redefined identity and self-expression. Through Bronwyn’s reflections, the article unveiled the human side of the iconic performer while celebrating his enduring relevance in shaping the avant-garde landscape. Together, they examined the profound influence of Bowery’s work, its resonance in contemporary art and fashion, and its lasting role as a catalyst for bold creativity and boundary-pushing expression. Read full story&nbsp; <img width="1284" height="1162" width_o="1284" height_o="1162" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/20bb8081ab592b2f52422f3e7b59a6d7d8f11fcad71a8a79c9d9d60c0cf8543e/IMG_6667.jpg" data-mid="223567104" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/20bb8081ab592b2f52422f3e7b59a6d7d8f11fcad71a8a79c9d9d60c0cf8543e/IMG_6667.jpg" /> 2734—248 BOOKS/EDITIONS “Bloodshed and opulence”- JOSEPEHUS THIMISTER&nbsp; Image: Coutrsey of Jospehus Thimister2018 Josephus Thimister (1962–2019) was a visionary Dutch fashion designer celebrated for his emotionally charged, minimalist creations. Known for his roles at Balenciaga, Charles Jourdan, and Genny, he began his career as an assistant to Karl Lagerfeld. Thimister also served as a friend and mentor to John Saint Michel. The duo were collaborating on a limited-edition book titled Bloodshed and Opulence, a project left unfinished due to the late designer's untimely death. More information: New York times. <img width="640" height="1136" width_o="640" height_o="1136" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75c4e6ba4a50390a3d48fabbcc4392ac5fa988c72594f5d8f78ba7f36260f1ba/IMG_2322.PNG" data-mid="224469171" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/75c4e6ba4a50390a3d48fabbcc4392ac5fa988c72594f5d8f78ba7f36260f1ba/IMG_2322.PNG" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0228a8e570ca870fcd9d0d355b4acaf1884aab2a91553971d3ddce6201b88764/finalblack.JPG" data-mid="224078978" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0228a8e570ca870fcd9d0d355b4acaf1884aab2a91553971d3ddce6201b88764/finalblack.JPG" /> 2734—249 POSTER/EDITION&nbsp;In the name of the father.Paris.2023 This poster series graphically explores Jacques Lacan's theories of the Imaginary, the Symbolic, and the Real, alongside his concept of "In the Name of the Father." <img width="5562" height="7416" width_o="5562" height_o="7416" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5977ef49b82902c603c0778d00aacede622f9962066b287faf39827b0565e6c1/John_Saint_Michel0606.jpg" data-mid="224467027" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5977ef49b82902c603c0778d00aacede622f9962066b287faf39827b0565e6c1/John_Saint_Michel0606.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d1b17bd4684588db9769005422b0685a48d603fc920ba57a4ddc52c8c34365a7/richter.jpg" data-mid="224467028" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d1b17bd4684588db9769005422b0685a48d603fc920ba57a4ddc52c8c34365a7/richter.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="600" width_o="1200" height_o="600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b4510057c1b1ffab59d2bb7adb46cc080c265217077f9fb88d068e3193ec8f3c/books.jpg" data-mid="224027527" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b4510057c1b1ffab59d2bb7adb46cc080c265217077f9fb88d068e3193ec8f3c/books.jpg" /> 2734—250 CURATION&nbsp; Bowerbird Showspace.Editions Curator Photography: Jana Langhorst John Saint Michel presents an expertly curated selection of editions for Bowerbird Showspace, featuring rare and thought-provoking works that reflect his poetic and subversive aesthetic. The collection includes titles exploring Arte Povera, Gerhard Richter, Comme des Garçons, and other influential subjects spanning art, design, and cultural movements. These editions are a celebration of intellectual rigor and artistic innovation, offering collectors and enthusiasts an intimate connection to the ideas and aesthetics shaping contemporary and historical creativity. <img width="8268" height="9449" width_o="8268" height_o="9449" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2320271aec0f5e594aa5e034987e2095fd72cc3d1e14e5f0af25b61a11d97edd/IMG_3737.JPG" data-mid="224078831" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2320271aec0f5e594aa5e034987e2095fd72cc3d1e14e5f0af25b61a11d97edd/IMG_3737.JPG" /> <img width="1284" height="1504" width_o="1284" height_o="1504" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b2be9c3472e4ef0cc2dc9d2f7c6f3ab4f4cda8c7d1dfcac6d5b5c68252a61a77/IMG_3549-2.jpg" data-mid="224078833" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b2be9c3472e4ef0cc2dc9d2f7c6f3ab4f4cda8c7d1dfcac6d5b5c68252a61a77/IMG_3549-2.jpg" /> <img width="8268" height="9449" width_o="8268" height_o="9449" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bb0a0cd69f5f641f75e956dfc1e2eba74a0329ed2f6a167d60a45fb64fb932b6/IMG_3731.JPG" data-mid="224078832" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bb0a0cd69f5f641f75e956dfc1e2eba74a0329ed2f6a167d60a45fb64fb932b6/IMG_3731.JPG" /> 2734—251DRAWRING ‘Nothing but flowers’Screen prints&nbsp;Edition of 50 A series of digital images etched on paper and metal. <img width="2219" height="2959" width_o="2219" height_o="2959" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cb3d2c4fcafefc8279738d8bcd44c0b7d78e324b8b85d3354c40da65d4a4fd3e/image00039-2.JPEG" data-mid="224028519" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cb3d2c4fcafefc8279738d8bcd44c0b7d78e324b8b85d3354c40da65d4a4fd3e/image00039-2.JPEG" /> <img width="1612" height="2132" width_o="1612" height_o="2132" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c8814c8c48b51c76b546f2bf230e18cfa917e77bc50617ec1bc6c8d1702f9878/MYKK6622.JPEG" data-mid="224027468" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c8814c8c48b51c76b546f2bf230e18cfa917e77bc50617ec1bc6c8d1702f9878/MYKK6622.JPEG" /> <img width="1685" height="2201" width_o="1685" height_o="2201" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fe5794db7c7e4f26f8e58bbe00beff233471668ee9c04e344a217a5d7750e333/ARHR5565.JPEG" data-mid="224028518" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fe5794db7c7e4f26f8e58bbe00beff233471668ee9c04e344a217a5d7750e333/ARHR5565.JPEG" /> 2734—252 POSTER/EDITIONS Emil&amp;John Photography: Emil Kosuge&nbsp;Model: Björn RünnarsonParis An over illustrated photography series by Emil Kosuge featuring Icelandic artist, Björn Rúnarsson. <img width="3764" height="5645" width_o="3764" height_o="5645" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1b9781f1493c5cbdc4ea4d0b701b697d73f2c791e44c65c19da2946decb881a0/Untitled-Session8975.jpg" data-mid="224257363" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1b9781f1493c5cbdc4ea4d0b701b697d73f2c791e44c65c19da2946decb881a0/Untitled-Session8975.jpg" /> <img width="3764" height="5645" width_o="3764" height_o="5645" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/63fa0fbb6427d20bc0f19933381f7b88e7e4e41a9554c6f6c0e435b82a26142a/Untitled-Session8849-3.JPG" data-mid="224028552" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/63fa0fbb6427d20bc0f19933381f7b88e7e4e41a9554c6f6c0e435b82a26142a/Untitled-Session8849-3.JPG" /> <img width="3764" height="5645" width_o="3764" height_o="5645" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c051650e1cd03bfbc01e8dbf9f4d47027c341877ce27d767b54bed0a83ffc3da/Untitled-Session8950.jpg" data-mid="224257376" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c051650e1cd03bfbc01e8dbf9f4d47027c341877ce27d767b54bed0a83ffc3da/Untitled-Session8950.jpg" /> 2734—253EDITIONS/BOOKS Days of future past.Editions:Peter Boyd Collection&nbsp;Art director/Editor John saint Michel&nbsp;Photogrpahy:Enrico Kasjan&nbsp;Garments: Junya Watanabe&nbsp;Comme des Garçons&nbsp;Wardrobe Assitant:Alexandra Tarlington. Model: Olie Mebourne. 2024 Days of Future Past is a visual journey into the clothing archive of Dr. Peter Boyd, co-founder of the iconic Australian design house S!X. This collection showcases a carefully curated selection of rare and significant pieces from some of the most influential names in avant-garde fashion, including Comme des Garçons, Martin Margiela, Junya Watanabe, Carol Christian Poell, Alaïa and Jean Paul Gaultier. Through Dr. Boyd’s discerning eye, the archive reveals a narrative that bridges past innovation with enduring relevance. The collection celebrates the artistry and radical craftsmanship that define these designers, offering a glimpse into the evolution of fashion as a medium for cultural expression.&nbsp; <img width="1500" height="1000" width_o="1500" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5780f83ffdbfa7b28440a2762c45ed9513bc2fd59a244c0f87451be4a4f82824/IMG_1439.JPEG" data-mid="224027467" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5780f83ffdbfa7b28440a2762c45ed9513bc2fd59a244c0f87451be4a4f82824/IMG_1439.JPEG" /> <img width="738" height="960" width_o="738" height_o="960" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/766aa4cf29f8369d00732b32ecb7af34c3e91c851037b64ac7aa5b01732d2a92/IMG_8660-3.JPG" data-mid="224027464" border="0" data-scale="45" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/738/i/766aa4cf29f8369d00732b32ecb7af34c3e91c851037b64ac7aa5b01732d2a92/IMG_8660-3.JPG" /> <img width="960" height="640" width_o="960" height_o="640" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c03f2d99c272578fbb6d90b851e43addb7cbf1ed728e6b661d7b824991a447e3/IMG_3968-2.JPG" data-mid="224027466" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/960/i/c03f2d99c272578fbb6d90b851e43addb7cbf1ed728e6b661d7b824991a447e3/IMG_3968-2.JPG" /> <img width="1550" height="1033" width_o="1550" height_o="1033" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/03dca7347329ebf77e06500d99d74b468d457d606258df1ad060376b10262110/IMG_8374.JPG" data-mid="224469173" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/03dca7347329ebf77e06500d99d74b468d457d606258df1ad060376b10262110/IMG_8374.JPG" /> <img width="864" height="1336" src="//freight.cargo.site/w/300/q/75/i/2cac483101f287728cc30a79977b1287ca3074676f1950d4889351bb1c393443/IMG_6379.JPG" data-src="//freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2cac483101f287728cc30a79977b1287ca3074676f1950d4889351bb1c393443/IMG_6379.JPG"> 2734—254&nbsp;PHOTOGRPAHYKatherine GraceParis2015 A collection of photogrpahs documenting Australian model, Katheirne Grace. <img width="2484" height="2478" width_o="2484" height_o="2478" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3af864b6c3322d8f2f192716233121670f59f98799782da1c25b63c12277f672/pixelcut-export-3.jpeg" data-mid="224027435" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3af864b6c3322d8f2f192716233121670f59f98799782da1c25b63c12277f672/pixelcut-export-3.jpeg" /> 2734—256FILM Silent Film, 2012C’tait une vie de chien&nbsp;** Cristobal Balenciaga**Melbourne 2012 C’était une Vie de Chien A poetic and prophetic meditative silent film, C’était une Vie de Chien (It was a dog’s life) captures the final days of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s iconic maison against the backdrop of the May 1968 riots in Paris. Through a hypnotic interplay of shadow and light, the film juxtaposes the collapse of haute couture’s golden age with the rise of mass-produced, ready-to-wear fashion. Evoking Balenciaga’s prophetic fears, the film presents a world where craft dissolves into mechanical conformity. The subject moves with eerie precision, their lifeless gazes hauntingly embodying the loss of individuality in the fashion industry. This visual allegory critiques the hypnotic grip of consumerism and the commodification of creativity. In its silence, C’était une Vie de Chien speaks volumes—a lament for an era’s end and a piercing commentary on fashion’s transformation into a machine-driven spectacle. <img width="640" height="540" width_o="640" height_o="540" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0df431f1854075d77521cc1e979565a18ebef215d4b6969b046b1a6df34b5e12/nonpariels.jpg" data-mid="224026987" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/640/i/0df431f1854075d77521cc1e979565a18ebef215d4b6969b046b1a6df34b5e12/nonpariels.jpg" /> 2734—257FILM&nbsp; ‘Nonpareils’Malthouse Theare Curator: Anabelle Lacroix. Melbourne 2011 Model: Tristian Van NesDOP:Amanda de Simone Nonpareils is a 1:21 silent film offering a sharp critique of the production of the fashion image. Through a minimalist yet incisive approach, the film examines the techniques employed by image creators, exploring themes of youth, anonymity, and framing. It draws attention to the deliberate cropping and composition strategies often used to construct desire and exclusivity. By dissecting the visual language of fashion, Nonpareils unveils the simplicity behind techniques leveraged by large conglomerate fashion houses to market everyday luxury products. The absence of sound amplifies the focus on the imagery itself, encouraging viewers to critically engage with the constructed narratives and aesthetic codes that dominate the fashion industry. Curated by Anabelle Lacroix, the piece offers a thought-provoking commentary on the commodification of aspiration and the power of visual manipulation in contemporary culture. <img width="1224" height="1632" width_o="1224" height_o="1632" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e2833b55cc039d4836098948015586085e3e44bd74f4b36dec1466ae0bf97059/IMG_7967-1.JPEG" data-mid="224478573" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e2833b55cc039d4836098948015586085e3e44bd74f4b36dec1466ae0bf97059/IMG_7967-1.JPEG" /> <img width="2448" height="3494" width_o="2448" height_o="3494" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e527d95aac141a90f0d85720a67ac7fc38d815387f25bf583abd8b4b28df134/ANIMA.jpg" data-mid="224476319" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5e527d95aac141a90f0d85720a67ac7fc38d815387f25bf583abd8b4b28df134/ANIMA.jpg" /> <img width="3072" height="4096" width_o="3072" height_o="4096" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/af4a4c5d21d3a7affbc753a5901daf2e3ea98038050aa6dcb9e8f585eeac8c05/image-21.jpeg" data-mid="224586250" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/af4a4c5d21d3a7affbc753a5901daf2e3ea98038050aa6dcb9e8f585eeac8c05/image-21.jpeg" /> 2734—258SCULPTURE ‘ANIMA’Melbourne2010 John Saint Michel's Anima delves into Carl Jung's theories of the anima and animus, examining the disrupted evolution of masculine and feminine identities in the modern era. By incorporating reconstituted protein shake supplement packaging, the work critiques how consumerism shapes and distorts identity—not only through body modification but also through the consumption of identity via imagery and societal ideals. Saint Michel invites viewers to reflect on the psychological and cultural consequences of this "glitch" in gender and self-perception. Copyright John Saint Michel.&nbsp;