bárbara sánchez-kane

interview by OLIVIER ZAHM AND ALEPH MOLINARI portraits by OLIVIER ZAHM all artwork courtesy of bárbara sánchez-kane and kurimanzutto, mexico city/new york one of the most important emerging talents in mexico, the artist is known equally for her highly creative fashion brand and her powerful performances, as well as her painting and poetry, in pursuit of a game- changing total art. her concept of the “sentimental macho” deconstructs masculinity, challenges the notion of gender, and combats political violence and the abuse of power. OLIVIER ZAHM — So, you’re the current superstar of the Mexico City fashion scene. How does that feel? BÁRBARA SÁNCHEZ-KANE — Well, I’m new to this scene, actually. It will be three years in August. Before that, I lived in Mérida, and before that, in LA and Italy. My process of getting involved in fashion and art came later in life. And I’m very happy it turned out that…