Purple Magazine
— F/W 2016 issue 26

Gavin Kenyon

sculptor, Milan interview by MAURIZIO CATTELAN in collaboration with MARTA PAPINI portrait by BELLA HOWARD photography by JASON MANDELLA artworks courtesy of the artist and Ramiken, New York   MAURIZIO CATTELAN — Your childhood in the woods: talk to me about this. GAVIN KENYON — I had long blond hair, and I was running in the woods. In my memory, my childhood places are unspoiled green spots covered by trees and raw vegetation, dotted with farms, animals, rusty grandparents’ tools. And somewhere very far beyond the woods, there was the peaceful noise of a highway that would one day take me to the city. MAURIZIO CATTELAN — I know you’ve been living and working in Milan for long periods during the past two years. Have you noticed any change in your outfits after your stay in Milan? GAVIN KENYON — Milan has been aesthetically inspiring for my outfits, especially for my shoe collection. MAURIZIO CATTELAN — What about your relationship with sacred art? GAVIN KENYON — I’ve always admired the density of symbols that sacred art can hold. I love…

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