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On the occasion of the release of Magma No. 3 ‘Archive of the Future’ an exhibition extends the publication into space. Installed at 127 rue de Turenne, this curatorial project brings together a selection of original works featured in the book: paintings, photographs, sculptures, as well as sound and film installations. Staged by the Paris-based studio Matière Noire the exhibition offers a singular encounter: the possibility of inhabiting a book, of living alongside its artworks.
Supported by
Scenography
Imagery
Bottega Veneta
Matiere Noire
Ophélie Maurus
Architectural and execution oversight
Engineering
Imagery
Matiere Noire
Studio Barthelmes
Thomas Lanne
Bringing together 32 past guest curators, the exhibition, designed by Ciguë in collaboration with Matthieu Prat (Diplomates) and Simon Chaouat, extends the magazine’s universe beyond the page.
Objects on display include Yohji Yamamoto’s pack of cigarettes, Jun Takahashi’s silk teddy bear made for A Magazine Curated By Pierpaolo Piccioli alongside his interpretation of a Hermès Kelly bag, Kris Van Assche’s Libertad o Muerte necklace, Stephen Jones’ Planetarium hat and Giambattista Valli’s old iPhone with personal photographs.
In addition, designers contributed silhouettes representing their signature styles, including Glenn Martens (Y/Project), Kim Jones (Dior), Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler), Yohji Yamamoto, Peter Do, Thom Browne, Martine Sitbon and Lucie and Luke Meier (Jil Sander).
The exhibition also features the magazine’s complete digital archive, presented in full for the first time in collaboration with SOOT, offering visitors a chance to explore the visual and narrative evolution of A Magazine Curated By.
Material
Imagery
cigüe
Ophélie Maurus
In close collaboration with Matiere Noire creative studio, we developed a holographic screen that evokes the ghostly presence of a cinema projection. An ephemeral image hovering behind the glass, dissolving the boundary between physical space and moving image.
A curtain placed at the back of the window deepens the perspective, creating the impression of looking through the window of a lived-in interior.
The installation extends the spirit of Nine Frames is a dialogue between clothing, gesture, and emotion. Transforming the boutique into a quiet, cinematic moment within the city.
Movie director
Imagery
Lucca Lutzky
Ophélie Maurus
Pictural motion design
Imagery
Sylvain Sey
Ophélie Maurus
Concept & Scenography
Motion design
Sound Design
Imagery
Matiere Noire
Area Of Work
Thomas Ward
Ophelie Maurus
Working closely with Trauma, our mission was to translate the collective’s artistic vision into an experience that merged sound, light, and performance within the unique underground architecture
Unfolding beneath the 18th arrondissement, the program features sets by Europa and Emma DJ with cxoxc, a performance by Raphaelle, and a site-specific light environment by Matiere Noire.Three levels underground, in the subterranean vaults of the former French retailer Tatí, the night kicks off with a DJ set by Europa.
Imagery
Ophélie Maurus
As the solstice awakened with vibrant energy, we were invited to celebrate the Fête de la Musique alongside JahJah Soundsystem and supported by Adidas brand.
A lighting and screen setup designed and produced by CENTRALSV as a living stage, lit up to the rhythm of dancehall
Concept
Motion design
Light Design
Imagery
Eva Chu
Sébastien Mercier
iiode
Octave Pineau-Furet
7 RUE OBERKAMPF
PARIS 11
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