Kaari Upson

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portrait by Sandy Kim

MAURIZIO CATTELAN’s women artists interview series
in collaboration with MARTA PAPINI

portrait by SANDY KIM

All artworks Courtesy of Kaari Upson Studio

 

MAURIZIO CATTELAN — When did you start thinking of yourself as an artist? Is it something you can desire when you’re a child, such as being an astronaut or a dancer?
KAARI UPSON — I remember when I was in seventh grade, I had this mandatory typing class. I knew then I didn’t want to learn to type or ever have a job than required typing.

MAURIZIO CATTELAN — How would you describe your practice?
KAARI UPSON — Steady.

<img class="wp-image-153366 size-medium" src="https://static.purple.fr/2015/07/KU_0091-200×300.jpg", 2014, Urethane and pigment

MAURIZIO CATTELAN — How do you start a work? Opening a new tab, opening a new book, opening a new Skype conversation, or…?
KAARI UPSON — It’s a…