She’s J.Crew’s Woman’s Creative Director credited with the brand’s comeback, and originally a portrait painter who studied at New York’s School of Visual Arts. He’s a curator, most recently of Platform alum Elizabeth Schwaiger’s new solo show in Seoul. They fell in love in large part because of art—so it’s no surprise that in conversation with Platform, they wanted to talk collecting and share their September picks. (With a bonus new batch of Olympia’s beloved outfit selfies.)

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GUEST EDIT: OLYMPIA GAYOT + MATT BLACK

The self-taught painter shares the backstory of his works in Platform’s September selection.

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DANIEL WANG’S MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY

The chef-turned-painter (whom you may recognize from his stint on Top Chef) walks us through a typical day of blending food and art in Alabama.

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ONE DAY: ROSCOE HALL

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: SEPTEMBER 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2023

And how to find the right kind of art to match.

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PRIMER: HOW TO GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A REFRESH

These couples (and collaborators) changed the game with their era-defining work.

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CREATIVE PARTNERS

The painter on another important modality in her life and how it keeps her going.

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PRACTICE: JULE KORNEFFEL + YOGA

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

Projections Leo Season

PROJECTIONS: AUGUST 2023

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Platform Limited-Edition Artist Collaborations

The Passages writer-director and costume designer sit down to discuss working on their latest feature.

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DIALOGUE: IRA SACHS x KHADIJA ZEGGAÏ

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: AUGUST 2023

Here&#x27;s how to ensure the prints you buy hold or grow in value for the long haul.

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PRIMER: INVESTING IN PRINTS

Artist Zhi Ding on the revealing nature of the humidity-clogged climate surrounding her small hometown – and how it continues to impact her life and work.

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PERSPECTIVE: HOMETOWN ATMOSPHERE

The artist on myth and the purpose found in competition.

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SPOTLIGHT: KEVIN PERKINS

The celebrated critic on listening to Grace Jones, the intangibility of resonance and the art that inspired him to really look.

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EARWORM: CHARLIE PORTER

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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Projections July 2023 Cancer Season

PROJECTIONS: JULY 2023

The best movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: JULY 2023

The chameleon-like performance artist on the meaning of transformation and the magic of movies.

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INTERVIEW: ELLIOT RENTZ (ALEXIS STONE)

Art advisor Rachel Cole talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s June selection.

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FAVORITES: RACHEL COLE

The artist on the meaning of time and the gift of teaching.

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IN STUDIO: HOWARD SMITH

The acclaimed London-based designer (whose namesake brand is approaching its 20th anniversary) spoke with us about the one person he wishes he could have dressed, the historic time period he finds most inspiring and his favorite works on Platform.

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GUEST EDIT: ERDEM

The artist on the impact of comic books and the journey to understanding her own story.

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IN STUDIO: ANA BENAROYA

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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Projections Gemini Season

PROJECTIONS: JUNE 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: JUNE 2023

We spoke with Taylor Langone—our very own Associate Director of Galleries and Merchandising—to discuss how Platform discovers the right gallery partners, what makes a monthly selection&#x27;s artworks fit together and the of importance an artist&#x27;s perspective.

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PLATFORM: BEHIND THE SCENES

The British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur on prog rock album covers, Cabaret and extreme art.

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EARWORM: ISAMAYA FFRENCH

The artist on what interests her about the creation myth and the one thing she needs to fulfill her creative ambitions.

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SPOTLIGHT: PEGGY REAVEY

The New York-based designer&#x27;s designer looks back on 25 years in business.

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INTERVIEW: MARIA CORNEJO

The creative leaders with real influence amidst a sea of &quot;influencers.&quot;

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THE REAL INFLUENCERS

Advisor and writer Maria Vogel talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s May selection.

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FAVORITES: MARIA VOGEL

The painter takes us along for one day in his Colombian hometown, complete with a studio tour and a Neruda-worthy sunset.

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ONE DAY: ESTEBAN OCAMPO GIRALDO

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

Projections Taurus Season

PROJECTIONS: MAY 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: MAY 2023

We spoke to the influential ceramicist and furniture designer about splurges, entrepreneurship, and her favorite artworks on Platform.

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GUEST EDIT: ENY LEE PARKER

Strategies, tips and ideas for creating multiple zones in any interior.

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PRIMER: HOW TO DELINEATE SPACE WITH ART

The Michelin-starred chef behind hit Berlin restaurant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindeeberlin/?hl=en" target="_blank">Kin Dee</a> on how art and artists have shaped her culinary practice.

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EARWORM: DALAD KAMBHU

The artist on catharsis, Houston&#x27;s Pakistani community and why enjoying life is the only thing.

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SPOTLIGHT: ZAAM ARIF

How a new branch of neuroscience is investigating the positive mental effects of being around art and in beautiful environments.

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PERSPECTIVE: THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON ART

Advisor and appraiser Chiara Badinella talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s April selection.

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FAVORITES: CHIARA BADINELLA

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: APRIL 2023

Gabriel Kilongo–the gallerist behind Miami&#x27;s <a href="https://www.platformart.com/galleries/jupiter-contemporary" target="_blank">Jupiter Contemporary</a>–gives us a peek into his phone, showing us a few of the photos, videos and screenshots that occupy his camera roll.

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CAMERA ROLL: JUPITER CONTEMPORARY

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: APRIL 2023

The photographer on capturing the natural beauty of Black women and the nostalgia of photographing Beyoncé.

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EARWORM: TRAVIS MATTHEWS

The painter on how the thought (and sound) of running horses calls him to be more instinctive in his work.

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THE LAST WORD (ON): TAYLOR ANTON WHITE

Painter <a href="https://www.platformart.com/artists/larissa-de-jesus-negron" target="_blank">Larissa de Jesús Negrón</a> and photographer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabel_carolinaaa/?hl=en" target="_blank">Carolina Salazar</a> have met before. Longtime admirers of one another&#x27;s art, the now friends crossed paths in person a few years ago, and in the short time since then, they&#x27;ve seen their work take them around the world. The two artists (along with Platform&#x27;s own Director of Marketing, Richard Thayer) sat down for an in-depth conversation on the advancement of Black and Brown artists, how lockdown helped their practices and the importance of rest.

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CONVERSATIONS: LARISSA DE JESÚS NEGRÓN x CAROLINA SALAZAR

Oscar-nominated for her work costuming Everything Everywhere All at Once and a star stylist who collaborates with the likes of Rodarte and Pharrell, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shirleykurata/?hl=en" target="_blank">Shirley Kurata</a> spoke with us about the directors who inspire her work (more Wong Kar-Wai, please), the unexpected things she collects, and her favorite works from the March selection.

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GUEST EDIT: SHIRLEY KURATA

Advisor and educator Michelle Azout talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s March selection.

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FAVORITES: MICHELLE AZOUT

The painter on her favorite WWE wrestlers and what makes her home base of Ridgewood so special.

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IN STUDIO: DANA JAMES

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: MARCH 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: MARCH 2023

Quang Bao, the owner and director of New York&#x27;s <a href="https://www.platformart.com/galleries/1969-gallery" target="_blank">1969 Gallery</a>, zips through Madrid and Barcelona searching for new artists (and new works from established ones), highlighting the best stops along the way.

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PRIMER: HOW DO GALLERIES DISCOVER ARTISTS?

The Chicago-based artist on the illusion of painting and finding community.

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SPOTLIGHT: DABIN AHN

Get a closer look at the making of our February editorial (featuring some of the latest artworks on Platform), shot in collaboration with luxury cannabis accessories brand <a href="https://edie-parker.com/collections/shop-all-flower" target="_blank">Edie Parker Flower</a>. Founder Brett Heyman spoke with us about the future of the cannabis industry in the US and the four artworks from the February selection she&#x27;s got her eye on. (Above: <a href="/artworks/j-carino/the-ramble/">J Carino&#x27;s The Ramble, 2022</a> shown with Edie Parker&#x27;s Tabletop Lighter.)

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BEHIND THE SHOOT: PLATFORM x EDIE PARKER

London and Bali based gallerist and consultant Greg McNamara talks about his favorite works from Platform&#x27;s February selection.

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FAVORITES: Greg McNamara

Your art-inspired horoscopes for the month ahead.

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PROJECTIONS: FEBRUARY 2023

The movies, books, art, theater and food to know this month.

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THIS MONTH: FEBRUARY 2023

Ricky Morales and Meredith Williams–the gallerists behind Austin&#x27;s Martha&#x27;s Contemporary–dig into their camera rolls for us to peek at the videos, screenshots and photos they can&#x27;t get out of their heads.

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CAMERA ROLL: MARTHA'S CONTEMPORARY

The New York- and Tuscon-based interior designer on how everything from the radical landscapes of Arizona to Robert Motherwell and &quot;The Wizard of Oz&quot; became his earliest inspirations.

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EARWORM: CASEY W. SMITH

Three members of the AD100–<a href="https://www.reathdesign.com/" target="_blank">Frances Merrill</a>, <a href="https://www.apartment48.com/" target="_blank">Rayman Boozer</a>, <a href="https://www.ch-herrero.com/" target="_blank">Adam Charlap Hyman</a>–offer their tips on simple ways to give a room a refresh and how anyone can approach the design process (art included) with confidence. Photo by Kelly Marshall courtesy of Apartment 48.

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GUEST EDIT: DESIGNERS ON HOW TO CREATE YOUR SPACE

What&#x27;s old is new again.

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HOW THE BODIES OF ANCIENT ART ARE TRANSFORMING MODERN GYM CULTURE

The artist on the beauty of found materials and where in the world she&#x27;s hoping to visit next.

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IN STUDIO: AUDREY LYALL

Portland, Oregon based advisor and gallerist Jeanine Jablonski talks about her favorite works from Platform&#x27;s January selection.

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FAVORITES: JEANINE JABLONSKI

In an excerpt from her latest book, &quot;Painting Can Save Your Life,&quot; artist and author Sara Woster recalls how being asked to model by a fellow art student made her question men&#x27;s fascination with the female nude and how women approach the human body in their work.

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PERSPECTIVE: PAINTING THE FIGURE

Gallerist Annie Wharton (along with her pup, Winston) takes us on a whirlwind trek through Southern California.