CONTRIBUTORS
MA ARTJE VERHOEF
Our cover star (right) is captured within the breathtaking Yves Klein exhibition at Blenheim Palace on page 166. Her career debut was opening the Prada S/S 13 show. She then went on to feature in the brand’s campaign while also modelling for
Chanel, Dior, Armani, Gucci, Versace and Michael Kors. Born in Amsterdam, she dreams of buying a house on one of the city’s picturesque canals.
A memorable exhibition
‘I was once lucky enough to attend a private dinner at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
I had been there before, of course, but it was always very busy. That night I was able to stand alone with Rembrandt’s De Nachtwacht. It was magical.’ A piece of art you’d love to own ‘One of Jeff Koons’
Balloon Dogs.’
An artist would you like to be painted by ‘Van Gogh. I grew up with his paintings and he used to live very close to my hometown.’
HANNAH WEILAND
Since founding her fashion brand Shrimps in 2013,
Hannah Weiland (below left) has created colourful faux-fur coats and whimsical accessories that have garnered fans from Beyoncé to Kate Moss. This autumn, the designer launched her debut interiors collection with Habitat. She shows us around the London home she shares with her husband Arthur Guinness and their poodle, Lionel McGruff, on page 121.
A memorable exhibition
‘A Faye Wei Wei exhibition in London last year, curated by my friend Antonia Marsh, where I met the artist and completely fell in love with her and her work. We have since collaborated on one of my shows and I am now proud to own a couple of her pieces.’
A piece of art you’d love to own ‘A stained-glass window from Matisse’s Vence Chapel or the Magritte L’Empire des Lumières from Peggy Guggenheim’s collection in Venice.’
NICOLAS GHESQUIÈR E
‘I work with a lot of instinct and intuition,’ reveals the artistic director of women’s collections at Louis Vuitton (page 208). Ghesquière is lauded as one of the world’s most successful fashion designers. Having spent 15 years at Balenciaga, he took the reins at Vuitton in 2013 where his unique vision and innovative craftsmanship have led the brand from strength to strength.
The first piece of art you bought ‘A still-life by
Irving Penn.’
A memorable exhibition ‘Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster’s
2008-2009 show in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. I really feel connected to her work.’
A piece of art you’d love to own ‘North, East, South, West by Michael Heizer.’
An artist you would you like to be painted by
‘Francisco de Goya.’
HELENA
LEE
Bazaar’s features director has not only curated the magazine’s annual Bazaar Art supplement, featuring some of the world’s most impressive female artists, she has also masterminded our inaugural Bazaar Art Week, a series of expert talks, private views and glamorous parties to celebrate the UK’s vibrant art scene.
The first piece of art you bought ‘I was given two wonderful photograms by the artist Joanna Ham, whose striking images of women embody femininity and strength.’
A memorable exhibition
‘A visit to the Saatchi Gallery in St John’s Wood in 1999.
Richard Wilson’s room full of engine oil, Marc Quinn’s frozen head of blood and Jenny Saville’s fleshy paintings opened my eyes to the shock of the new, and the visceral possibilities of art.’
An artist you would you like to be painted by
‘Tai-Shan Schierenberg.’