


A ballad called Fursac
One of the very first songs by The Libertines, written and sung by Carl Barât, is called France, and in many ways, this track perfectly embodies the date of January 24, 2025—the day Fursac and its young creative director Gauthier Borsarello made their debut on the Paris Fashion Week runways.

LET’S ALL MEET UP IN THE YEAR 2000! WITH CHLOE CHERRY
(Won’t it be strange when we’re all fully grown?)

TATRAS: WHITE AS A PEARL
For the launch of Tatras' second 'Pearl' episode, we spoke with Italy's commercial director Giacomo Serrati, to uncover more about this pearl-white capsule collection, inspired by the refined luster and timeless allure of pearls.

HEADS TOGETHER: THE ART BEHIND WEED & THE UNDERGROUND PRESS SYNDICATE
Author David Jacob Kramer gives us a look into the art in Heads Together, an art that speaks to a time when pot was smoked with optimism — as something potentially good for society and people, capable of activating profound transformation in the face of corrupt and powerful forces.

UNDERSTANDING POST-HUMANISM WITH IVANA BAšIć
Ivana Bašić in conversation with Abraxass on human fragilities and world after anthropocentrism.

POST SCRIPTUM – A MUSEUM FORGOTTEN BY HEART AT MACRO MUSEUM
On October 4th, 2024, the exhibition Post Scriptum – A Museum Forgotten by Heart will open at MACRO Museum in Rome, curated by Luca Lo Pinto. This exhibition, feauturing more than 30 Italian and international artists, reflects on the outcomes of the museum's five-year program, which has encouraged a deep rethinking of the institution’s identity, production methods, and relationship with its audience.

HG/LF presents A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems
HG/LF presents A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems, a resonant cry from the depths of contemporary society and a nomadic manifesto for those who dare to envision a reality beyond the ruins.

KUBORAUM IN CONVERSATION WITH CANZONIERI
To delve deeper into Canzonieri musical vision and the creative process that drives them, we asked Kuboraum to share some insights about this fascinating electronic group.

In conversation with ‘A FORBIDDEN DISTANCE’ – Berlin Atonal: OPENLESS 2024
Lamusa II opens the doors to the world of 'A Forbidden Distance' with an interview ahead of Berlin Atonal OPENLESS 2024

“RARA AVIS”: A WUNDERKAMMER OF RARE BIRD-INSPIRED GARMENTS ON VIEW IN ROME
Fashion’s fascination with the avian realm takes center stage in “Rara Avis. Fashion in Flight at the Farnese Aviaries”, organized and promoted by the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. We met Sofia Gnoli, the curator of the exhibition, who walked us through the immersive display of unique and eccentric haute couture bird-dresses and feathered accessories.

FROM GLITZ TO SYNTHS: THE EVOLUTION OF ITALIAN DISCO IN THE 70S, 80S AND BEYOND WITH DISCO SAVONI
The story of Italo disco is not as easy to pin down as its signature sound, with its synths and sequencers, its widely hailed Messrs. Moroder and Flagio, and its simple, unadulterated exuberance. For many, the phrase Italo screams 80s. Yet, before becoming the globally exported phenomenon many remember it as today, the roots lie in Italian disco. A sensuous, sentimental, lavish thing that dominated the mainstream pop culture of Italy, occupying prime time slots on RAI 1, the national broadcaster.

FROM STALINCRACK WITH LOVE
Stalincrack or Stalingrad ? Find out more on AMORE essay no.02

INTIMACY IN EXTREMIS: HORROR CINEMA AND THE OTHER SIDE OF LOVE
Horror is a cinematic language of extremes, and the genre that most effectively mines the collective unconscious. It is no wonder that love and relationships, the causes of many of our most extreme emotions, so effectively dovetail with a form that might seem worlds apart from romance.

DIALOGUES ON LOVE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: a journey between bits and infinity with Vittorio Maria dal Maso
INTERVIEW Gloria Maria Cappelletti IMAGES co-created by Vittorio Maria Dal Maso and Stable Diffusion for AMORE issue no.02


EUROPEAN VAMPIRE: FADE INTO YOU
European Vampire by Theo Soyez for AMORE issue no.02

ANCORA
Ola Rudnicka in an all Valentino special by Driu & Tíago for AMORE issue no.02

ECCOTI
PHOTOGRAPHY Philip Gay STYLING Ray Tetauira for AMORE issue no.02

PHILIP GAY’S “REWIND” AT ELLIA GALLERY, PARIS
Renowned fashion photographer and STXDYOZ contributor, Philip Gay, presents a retrospective at Ellia Gallery in Paris on March 21st. The exhibition promises a comprehensive exploration of Gay's career, showcasing his evolution as a photographer within the fashion landscape.

STXDYOZ raises a glass ( or maybe more ) to Paris Fashion Week with The Libertines at Hôtel Amour
A huge fine, a crazy hangover and a sweaty Pete is the result of our first Paris FW party in collaboration with Fursac

“MOTHERBOY” AT GIÓ MARCONI GALLERY
In Milan, Gió Marconi Gallery is currently hosting “Motherboy”, a group exhibition born out of the dialogue between curator Stella Bottai and artist Gray Wielebinski around the phenomenon of the “mammone” (mummy’s boy) – a notion rooted in Italian culture but expanded to encompass broader political critiques and reflections on authority, emancipation, love, and vulnerability.

SHUANG LI’S “FOREVER”: EXPLORING FANDOM
At Peres Projects in Milan, Shuang Li delves into the emotionally weighted experience of fandom, dissecting the relationship between screen, image, and reality.

CELINE HOMME SUMMER 24
In these challenging times, filled with conflicts and wars, daydreams often offer the only solace.

“PARAVENTI”: BETWEEN DICHOTOMIES
Unveiling the profound ambiguity of an intriguing and ever-lasting object through “Paraventi: Folding Screens from the 17th to 21st Centuries”, curated by Nicholas Cullinan at Fondazione Prada in Milan.

Grotesque but Elegant: The Top 5 Horror Movies to Stream on MUBI Italy right now
Get ready to plunge into a realm where the bizarrely grotesque harmonizes with the haunting aesthetic, crafting a spine-tingling symphony of cinematic marvels. Join us as we unveil the top 5 horror films that flawlessly blend these contrasting elements, ensuring an unforgettable odyssey into the realm of the macabre and the magnificent, all available for streaming on MUBI Italy:

A stillife series
A series of stills by THOMAS HAUSER


LUCA GROTOLLI FOR ISSUE NO. 01
PHOTOGRAPHY Luca Grottoli STYLING Francesca Ferreti

“WITHOUT TENSION, THERE WOULD BE NO LIFE”, BY ARCANGELO SASSOLINO
If contemporary art is the mirror of our time, the image we see in the reflection is anything but reassuring. Because we live in a precarious era, where footholds are few and uncertainties lurk in every corner.

ITALY IN SPACE
“Architects are among the few professional figures capable of translating policies and new ways of inhabiting the planet into ‘space.’ We are already in a paradigm shift, we just don’t know it yet.”

GABRIELE ROSATI FOR ISSUE NO.01
PHOTOGRAPHY Gabriele Rosati STYLING Francesco Saverio Costanzo

IN CONVERSATION WITH SLIPMODE
Based in Milan, but open to the world. A network run by women, for women.

PAULA BY ALICE ROSATI FOR ISSUE NO.01
PHOTOGRAPHY Alice Rosati STYLING Christopher Maul


HiTech Wants to Melt the Club and Serve It Back Raw
(Won’t it be strange when we’re all fully grown?)

TERRAFORMA EXO | A CULTURAL MANIFESTATION FOR A NEW ECOLOGY OF SOUND
(Won’t it be strange when we’re all fully grown?)


NO MORE PARTIES IN L.A. | A QUICK CHAT WITH SOPHIA ALVAREZ
(Won’t it be strange when we’re all fully grown?)




ECHOES FROM THE OUTSKIRTS! KITTIN AND VENA IN CONVERSATION AT GOLDEN GOOSE HAUS
Sound isn’t just culture—it’s a force that shapes space, resistance, and community. VENA moves beyond passive entertainment, turning sonic interventions into acts of autonomy and transformation. At Golden Goose Haus, Federico Marcelletti & Diego Putto meet Kittin to explore escape—not just as flight, but as a creative necessity.

G + A = <3 – A CONVERSATION WITH ABEL FERRARA AND GABRIELE TINTI
As I was falling asleep, my brain decided it was time to clock in. Typical. All day, when I needed it most, it felt sluggish, weighed down by the effort of thinking. But the second I surrendered to rest? Suddenly, it was my most poetic hour.

Whither China? A conversation with Wang Hui
Wang Hui has emerged as one of the most challenging and controversial intellectuals in China. His work offers a refreshing perspective which embraces China’s complexity.

A ballad called Fursac
One of the very first songs by The Libertines, written and sung by Carl Barât, is called France, and in many ways, this track perfectly embodies the date of January 24, 2025—the day Fursac and its young creative director Gauthier Borsarello made their debut on the Paris Fashion Week runways.

ALMA MATER – A CONVERSATION WITH ALMA JODOROWSKY
Alma Jodorowsky reflects on the role of art and creativity in times of global uncertainty, discussing the challenges artists face in the contemporary landscape. She touches on cinema, the pressure of capitalism on the cultural industry, and the influence of social media, while sharing her vision of a future where art becomes more intimate and removed from superficial dynamics. Speaking about her experiences as a director, Alma expresses her passion for shooting on film and dreams of a quieter life, focused on creating and sharing artistic moments in small, welcoming spaces.

LET’S ALL MEET UP IN THE YEAR 2000! WITH CHLOE CHERRY
(Won’t it be strange when we’re all fully grown?)

LIVING WITH THE GODS THROUGH THE EYES OF ELIAS CANETTI
As Canetti suggests in this book whose writing engaged the writer for 38 years, when individuals unite into a mass, their individuality tends to cancel out. At C2C, this dynamic is evident: participants merge into a collective whole.

PERCEIVING IN A REALM BEYOND TIME WITH ARIANA PAPADEMETROPOULOS
Ariana Papademetropoulos is a Los Angeles-based artist known for her surreal, dreamlike paintings filled with unique inscrutable magical symbology. For her solo exhibition "Ringin Saturn" at Massimo De Carlo gallery in Milan, we asked her about psychic-mediums, symbology and her masters.

TATRAS: WHITE AS A PEARL
For the launch of Tatras' second 'Pearl' episode, we spoke with Italy's commercial director Giacomo Serrati, to uncover more about this pearl-white capsule collection, inspired by the refined luster and timeless allure of pearls.

HEADS TOGETHER: THE ART BEHIND WEED & THE UNDERGROUND PRESS SYNDICATE
Author David Jacob Kramer gives us a look into the art in Heads Together, an art that speaks to a time when pot was smoked with optimism — as something potentially good for society and people, capable of activating profound transformation in the face of corrupt and powerful forces.

MARCO BRAMBILLA – DOUBLE FEATURE: THE EMPTY PROMISES OF THE HOLLYWOOD DREAM FACTORY
From October 11, 2024, to March 2, 2025, Fotografiska Berlin will host Double Feature, an exhibition by Marco Brambilla that immerses viewers in a dazzling spectacle of Hollywood's obsession with glamour and celebrity.

ECHO TRAILS with LEO #04
Leo, artist and producer, digs into his personal stash to share sounds that hit differently.

THE ETERNAL SPRING OF MAGICAL MYSTERY GARDEN
Explore Magical Mystery Garden world, a whimsical simulacrum of nature and digital ecosystem that explores the relationship between plants and the digital realm.

AMORE!: A PLAYLIST BY THE DARE
Harrison Patrick Smith, better known as The Dare, has curated a love playlist of ten songs for XYZ that you can easily steal to confess your feelings to that girl your friends all know about.

UNDERSTANDING POST-HUMANISM WITH IVANA BAšIć
Ivana Bašić in conversation with Abraxass on human fragilities and world after anthropocentrism.

“THAT’S HOW I GOT INTO NAZI & DRUGS”: AN INTERVIEW WITH NORMAN OHLER
Norman Ohler, the author who investigated and uncovered the secret relationship between Nazi Germany and drugs, interviewed by Francis Delacroix and Alessandro Scolaro on Dennis Hopper, The Beatles and LSD.

ECHO TRAILS with LEO #03: SUNNY CRYPT
Leo, artist and producer, digs into his personal stash to share sounds that hit differently.

POST SCRIPTUM – A MUSEUM FORGOTTEN BY HEART AT MACRO MUSEUM
On October 4th, 2024, the exhibition Post Scriptum – A Museum Forgotten by Heart will open at MACRO Museum in Rome, curated by Luca Lo Pinto. This exhibition, feauturing more than 30 Italian and international artists, reflects on the outcomes of the museum's five-year program, which has encouraged a deep rethinking of the institution’s identity, production methods, and relationship with its audience.

HG/LF presents A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems
HG/LF presents A Call to Dreamers of Fallen Systems, a resonant cry from the depths of contemporary society and a nomadic manifesto for those who dare to envision a reality beyond the ruins.

IF YOU DON’T BUY THIS MAGAZINE, WE WILL KILL GIORGIO QUARZO GUARASCIO
Because Giorgio Quarzo Guarascio is a poet with a microphone in hand, we invited him to write a poem about time for TIME issue no.03

I WILL START A REVOLUTION FROM MY BED
Mariana Maltoni and Ron Hartleben draw tones à la Nabokov for our tenth cover, where Agnese Furlanis becomes the image of the post-digital age and retrotopia for TIME issue no.03

KUBORAUM IN CONVERSATION WITH CANZONIERI
To delve deeper into Canzonieri musical vision and the creative process that drives them, we asked Kuboraum to share some insights about this fascinating electronic group.

ECHO TRAILS WITH LEO #02
Leo, artist and producer, digs into his personal stash to share sounds that hit differently

ARMANI – A CURATOR IN AN ALMOST CLASSICAL MODE
Gianluigi Ricuperati explains us why "almost classic" is the perfect way to describe the Armani legacy on our TIME issue no.03

CLUBTOCLUB FESTIVAL – LIVING WITH THE GODS
This autumn, Turin plays host to the 22nd edition of C2C festival from 31st of October to 03rd of November - familiar spot, new thrills.

MATADOR – A MAN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
An epistolary exchange with visual artist Francesco Vezzoli by Luca Lo Pinto, artistic director of MACRO for TIME issue no.03

ECHO TRAILS WITH LEO #01
Leo, artist and producer, digs into his personal stash to share sounds that hit differently

Kiss and Ride, a NYFW SS25 guide
Fashion Month has officially kicked off, and once again, New York City is leading the charge to launch four weeks of Spring-Summer collections.

Challenging Censorship: Antonello Pasini and Global Warming
In an era where information is more accessible than ever, the specter of censorship remains a significant concern.

Èduard Limonov is my butler – MIU MIU SPECIAL
Icon Simonetta Gianfelici in all Miu Miu special by Antonio di Corato e styled by Ramona Tabita for TIME issue no.03

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2024: SIMONE BOZZELLI UNVEILS HIS CURATED LIST OF UNMISSABLE FILMS
Simone Bozzelli has shown us that he is not only good at directing films but also at watching them. Here's his 5 picks from Venice Film Festival. Do you agree?

In conversation with ‘A FORBIDDEN DISTANCE’ – Berlin Atonal: OPENLESS 2024
Lamusa II opens the doors to the world of 'A Forbidden Distance' with an interview ahead of Berlin Atonal OPENLESS 2024

I HOPE YOU ARE NOT JUST GOING TO THE AFTERPARTIES…
Berlin Atonal presents OPENLESS 2024

WELCOME TO TIME ISSUE NO.03
The opening Editorial by the Editor-in-Chief welcomes us to the world of TIME issue no.03

RESIDENZA 725: Creation as constant dialogue
Licia Bonesi interviewed by Julia Pietsch

STRANI AMORI
PHOTOGRAPHY Markus Jans STYLING Jeanna Krichel for AMORE issue no.02

“RARA AVIS”: A WUNDERKAMMER OF RARE BIRD-INSPIRED GARMENTS ON VIEW IN ROME
Fashion’s fascination with the avian realm takes center stage in “Rara Avis. Fashion in Flight at the Farnese Aviaries”, organized and promoted by the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. We met Sofia Gnoli, the curator of the exhibition, who walked us through the immersive display of unique and eccentric haute couture bird-dresses and feathered accessories.

IL TUO CUORE
PHOTOGRAPHY Sean Alexander Geraghty STYLING Ramona Tabita for AMORE issue no.02

FROM GLITZ TO SYNTHS: THE EVOLUTION OF ITALIAN DISCO IN THE 70S, 80S AND BEYOND WITH DISCO SAVONI
The story of Italo disco is not as easy to pin down as its signature sound, with its synths and sequencers, its widely hailed Messrs. Moroder and Flagio, and its simple, unadulterated exuberance. For many, the phrase Italo screams 80s. Yet, before becoming the globally exported phenomenon many remember it as today, the roots lie in Italian disco. A sensuous, sentimental, lavish thing that dominated the mainstream pop culture of Italy, occupying prime time slots on RAI 1, the national broadcaster.

CCRU I LOVE YOU
Kode9 interviewed by Nicolò Michielin for AMORE issue no.02

HANS ULRICH OBRIST IN CONVERSATION WITH ALDA MERINI
Hans Ulrich Obrist in conversation with Alda Merini for AMORE issue no.02

FROM STALINCRACK WITH LOVE
Stalincrack or Stalingrad ? Find out more on AMORE essay no.02

TOUT POUR L’AMOUR
Photos by David Luraschi from the special booklet "TOUT POUR L'AMOUR" for AMORE issue no.02

FEAR AND LOATHING ON INSTAGRAM
Veronica Ferraro for AMORE issue no.02

INTIMACY IN EXTREMIS: HORROR CINEMA AND THE OTHER SIDE OF LOVE
Horror is a cinematic language of extremes, and the genre that most effectively mines the collective unconscious. It is no wonder that love and relationships, the causes of many of our most extreme emotions, so effectively dovetail with a form that might seem worlds apart from romance.

ENZO CUCCHI FOR AMORE ISSUE NO.02
The most visionary artist among the exponents of the Transavanguardia, Enzo Cucchi, shot by Guido Gazzili for AMORE ISSUE no.03

I’M LOVIN’ IT
Meet the artist turning McDonald’s paper bags into mesmerizing light sculptures for AMORE issue no.02

DIALOGUES ON LOVE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: a journey between bits and infinity with Vittorio Maria dal Maso
INTERVIEW Gloria Maria Cappelletti IMAGES co-created by Vittorio Maria Dal Maso and Stable Diffusion for AMORE issue no.02

THE LIBERTINES: BREAK ROAD LOVERS
The Libertines shot by Jonathan Vincent Baron, styled by Jack Appleyard & interviewed by Nicolò Michielin for AMORE issue no.02


POLAROID SERIES
A polaroid series by Julian Klincewicz for AMORE issue no.02

STEFANO PILATI FOR AMORE ISSUE NO.02
Stefano Pilati, one of the most iconic Italian fashion designers, shot by Ronald Dick and interviewed by Nicolò Michielin for AMORE issue no.02

A DANCE ON THE EGE OF COHERENCE AND DISARRAY
Bijanca Bacic interviewed by Antonia Schmidt for AMORE issue no.02

EUROPEAN VAMPIRE: FADE INTO YOU
European Vampire by Theo Soyez for AMORE issue no.02

RONDO: FROM SAN SIRO WITH LOVE
Rondo for AMORE issue no.02, shot by Lera Polivanova, styled by Ramona Tabita & interviewed by Nicolò Michielin

ANCORA
Ola Rudnicka in an all Valentino special by Driu & Tíago for AMORE issue no.02

SEI BELLISSIMA
PHOTOGRAPHY Sam Nixon STYLING Ron Hartleben for AMORE issue no.02

IT’S NOT A LOVE UNLESS IT’S KILLING YOU
Tea Hačić-Vlahović interviews Nicola Guiducci from Plastic, for AMORE issue no.02

ECCOTI
PHOTOGRAPHY Philip Gay STYLING Ray Tetauira for AMORE issue no.02

SEMPRE SEMPRE
PHOTOGRAPHY Gabriele Rosati STYLING Fabio Pace for AMORE issue no.02

SET IN LOVE – Decoding AMORE in the Post-Covid Italian Fashion Show Set Design
Is there any point in going back to the physical fashion show presentations, which are expensive, exclusive, and often not very environmentally sustainable?

ADESSO TU
Stella Duval by Donna Trope for AMORE issue no.02

WELCOME TO AMORE ISSUE NO.02
A Love Letter by the Editor-in-Chief is the best way to introduce you to the new AMORE issue no.02 <3

SHOW DON’T TELL
Ecco2k, Cosmo, Luna Passos and an open bar smashed after only two hours: XYZ PARTY in Venice co-hosted by Residenza725

FROM THE EARTH, OF THE EARTH: CLAUDIA COMTE’S “HOME SWEET HOME” AT VISTAMARE, MILAN
Curator Ben Broome shares with STXDYOZ the genesis and the underlying narrative behind Claudia Comte’s latest solo exhibition, inviting us into a living environment, where nature and urban space collide.


PHILIP GAY’S “REWIND” AT ELLIA GALLERY, PARIS
Renowned fashion photographer and STXDYOZ contributor, Philip Gay, presents a retrospective at Ellia Gallery in Paris on March 21st. The exhibition promises a comprehensive exploration of Gay's career, showcasing his evolution as a photographer within the fashion landscape.

MARION BARUCH’S CUT-OUT FABRICS ON VIEW AT VIASATERNA, MILAN
Gallery VIASATERNA in Milan is currently showcasing a solo exhibition dedicated to the textile works of Marion Baruch, running until March 22nd . Protagonists of the exhibition are re-signified textile remnants that reside on the threshold between sculpture, installation, and ready-made.

STXDYOZ raises a glass ( or maybe more ) to Paris Fashion Week with The Libertines at Hôtel Amour
A huge fine, a crazy hangover and a sweaty Pete is the result of our first Paris FW party in collaboration with Fursac

IN CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK DEMPSEY
We talked to Patrick Dempsey about his first eyewear line, co-designed with Porsche Design, that redefines luxury eyewear through a fusion of innovation and timeless style.

“MOTHERBOY” AT GIÓ MARCONI GALLERY
In Milan, Gió Marconi Gallery is currently hosting “Motherboy”, a group exhibition born out of the dialogue between curator Stella Bottai and artist Gray Wielebinski around the phenomenon of the “mammone” (mummy’s boy) – a notion rooted in Italian culture but expanded to encompass broader political critiques and reflections on authority, emancipation, love, and vulnerability.

ANSELM KIEFER AT GALLERIA LORCAN O’NEILL IN ROME
Anselm Kiefer's exhibition, "The Consciousness of Stones," unfolds at Galleria Lorcan O'Neill, offering a captivating exploration of isolation and connection.

IN CONVERSATION WITH BAR DISCO
After their DJ set at STXDYOZ's inaugural issue launch, we catch up with Bar Disco – Francesco D'Aprile and Francesco Lindo – the DJ and graphic design duo that redefines and resemanticizes Italian-ness. In this interview, they delve into their Italian disco roots, talking about their inspiration drawn from the popular aesthetics of Italian bars, their “graphic bootleg” approach, their journey through Milan's creative landscape, and much more.

Introducing: OOR Apparel, designed by OOR Studio, our creative family in Berlin
In times of crisis, fashion potentially becomes dark, dangerous, warlike. But exception proves the rule. Our colleagues of OOR Studio, the creative agency behind XYZ in Berlin, have designed a collection that aims at bringing imagination and fun back into fashion. It's luxurious yet playful, never taking itself and fashion as a whole too seriously. At current Pitti Uomo, OOR Apparel is celebrating its launch, finally.

Red Radiance
This seasons accessories shot by Mattia Parodi & styled by Fabio Pace

THE BEST UNCONVENTIONAL CHRISTMAS MOVIES TO STREAM ON MUBI ITALY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Explore a different side of the holiday season with our curated list of 5 unconventional Christmas movies ready to stream on MUBI Italy. Move beyond the typical classics and delve into surreal fantasy tales, whimsical dramas and emotionally resonant musicals — each an aesthetic gem that will add an unexpected flair to your holiday cheer.

SHUANG LI’S “FOREVER”: EXPLORING FANDOM
At Peres Projects in Milan, Shuang Li delves into the emotionally weighted experience of fandom, dissecting the relationship between screen, image, and reality.

Nocturnal Rouge
PHOTOGRAPHY Jeremie Monnier STYLING Fabio Pace

CELINE HOMME SUMMER 24
In these challenging times, filled with conflicts and wars, daydreams often offer the only solace.

NONHUMAN EXCELLENCE
Lawrence Lek’s intricate world of NOX – short for ‘Nonhuman Excellence’ – invites us into a speculative reality where empathy and care come head to head with productivity and optimisation. Lawrence combines his various artistic practices to construct an atmospheric and meditative experience of a highly technologized future.

In Conversation with DJ Kaiser
Whether it’s Freddy’s K’s epic Berghain closing sets, Pablo Bozzi and Luigi de Venere’s colourful Italo disco, or Caterina Barbieri and Claudio PCR’s out-there electronics, Italian electronic musicians have sizable clout in Berlin’s club scene. One of the scene’s rising names is the Italian techno producer and DJ Kaiser.

“PARAVENTI”: BETWEEN DICHOTOMIES
Unveiling the profound ambiguity of an intriguing and ever-lasting object through “Paraventi: Folding Screens from the 17th to 21st Centuries”, curated by Nicholas Cullinan at Fondazione Prada in Milan.

In conversation with Archive: unveiling the collaboration with Balenciaga Music
STUDIO XYZ spoke to Archive, the band that kicks off Balenciaga Music’s fresh chapter with an 8.5-minute exclusive track, “Patterns”, and a 7-hour playlist, accessible only through the interactive garments of Balenciaga’s new limited edition.

RHYTMIC RADIANCE
Sleek leather and clear structures: Highlighting Isabel Marant's FW23 collection for our digital exclusive feature

BRYANT GILES “I’M ALIVE?” AT SCHLACHTER 151
Prepare to embark on a transcontinental journey of artistic introspection as Bryant Giles, the innovative LA-based artist and designer, plants his creative flag in Berlin with ‘I’M ALIVE?’ at Schlachter 151.

DETAIL STUDY
PHOTOGRAPHY Patrice Brylla ART DIRECTION & STYLING Fabio Pace

Grotesque but Elegant: The Top 5 Horror Movies to Stream on MUBI Italy right now
Get ready to plunge into a realm where the bizarrely grotesque harmonizes with the haunting aesthetic, crafting a spine-tingling symphony of cinematic marvels. Join us as we unveil the top 5 horror films that flawlessly blend these contrasting elements, ensuring an unforgettable odyssey into the realm of the macabre and the magnificent, all available for streaming on MUBI Italy:

CELINE’S WOMEN SUMMER 2024 COLLECTION BY HEDI SLIMANE
In a fusion of fashion and history, Celine's latest collection takes center stage within the hallowed halls of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.

SAFE JOURNEY
PHOTOGRAPHY Pietro Cocco STYLING Oana Cilibiu

In conversation with fashion designer Andrea Grossi
Italian designer Andrea Grossi makes fashion and innovation meet in a fusion of past and future.

RUN FOR THE HILLS
It wrote January 2023, when the paths of Giammi and Ina collided, orchestrated by an introduction from Ina's vivacious roommate.

A stillife series
A series of stills by THOMAS HAUSER

“We have to be open to the unexpected” – In conversation with curator Roberta Tenconi
Delve into the intellectual landscape of Roberta Tenconi, the visionary Chief Curator at Pirelli HangarBicocca, as she navigates the intricate dance between art, politics, and space.


In Conversation With Performer Elena Francalanci
The work of Elena Francalanci is a deeply personal creation.

Anyway, Hemingway
I was running late, so Angela went inside the house to wait for me. When she came in, I was in front of the mirror tying my tie.


Pasta/ Basta
Italian food has always been THE food of my heart. Bolognese, caprese, spaghetti, pizza, ravioli, tiramisù, lasagna, sorbetto, ossobuco, gelato, ragù,… the list of amazing Italian dishes is endless and just listing them makes my mouth water, a sentiment I think almost anyone who gives a d*mn about food agrees with

Massimiliano Caiazzo for Issue NO. 01
The Mare Fuori star chats with the artist and archer, born Sofia Ginevra Giannì.

Gibellina Metaphysics
An abandoned gem of art and architecture in the middle of Sicily. Just waiting to be rediscovered.

ANDREAADAMO: STRENGTH, COURAGE AND ITALIAN PRIDE FOR ISSUE NO. 01
PHOTOGRAPHY Niklas Haze STYLING Jordan Kelsey

GAETANO PESCE BY ALBERT WATSON FOR Issue NO. 01
“This occurred to me when looking at Michelangelo’s designs for fortresses, which convey the negativity of war. It was then that I realized that architecture does not always have to be a positive act of faith, it can also be a critique of a place, a regime, or a way of thinking.”

POST CREATIVITY DESIGN
A three-way fashion conversation between a human, an avatar and an algorithm

HOW L’ALTRO TRAMEZZINO IS QUESTIONING THE ITALIAN KITCHEN
If you want to have a taste of Venice in Milan, L’altro Tramezzino is the place to go.

DREAMING / DESIRING
“Clothes have become the Trojan horse, bringing art into the most intimate and everyday dimensions of life.”

MEET ME IN MILANO, TI AMO
I took the early morning train from Venezia Santa Lucia station with Serge.

LUCA GROTOLLI FOR ISSUE NO. 01
PHOTOGRAPHY Luca Grottoli STYLING Francesca Ferreti

CICCIOLINA BY GIULIANA MATARRESE FOR ISSUE no.01
PHOTOGRAPHY Katja Rahlwes STYLING Ramona Rabita

“WITHOUT TENSION, THERE WOULD BE NO LIFE”, BY ARCANGELO SASSOLINO
If contemporary art is the mirror of our time, the image we see in the reflection is anything but reassuring. Because we live in a precarious era, where footholds are few and uncertainties lurk in every corner.

ITALY IN SPACE
“Architects are among the few professional figures capable of translating policies and new ways of inhabiting the planet into ‘space.’ We are already in a paradigm shift, we just don’t know it yet.”

GABRIELE ROSATI FOR ISSUE NO.01
PHOTOGRAPHY Gabriele Rosati STYLING Francesco Saverio Costanzo

MOFFY GATHORNE HARDY BY TERESA CIOCIA FOR ISSUE NO.01
PHOTOGRAPHY Teresa Ciocia STYLING Ramona Tabita

IN CONVERSATION WITH SLIPMODE
Based in Milan, but open to the world. A network run by women, for women.

PRADA BEATS THE FEAR OF FLYING
The story of the first Prada fashion show done in collaboration with OMA/AMO

EMILY BY JONATHAN BARON FOR ISSUE NO.1
PHOTOGRAPHY Jonathan Baron STYLING Fabio Pace

ALYSSA AND DIEGO BY DRIU & TIAGO FOR ISSUE NO.1
PHOTOGRAPHY Driu & Tiago STYLING Belén Casadevall

PAULA BY ALICE ROSATI FOR ISSUE NO.01
PHOTOGRAPHY Alice Rosati STYLING Christopher Maul

CHLOE BY RICHARD KERN FOR ISSUE NO.1
PHOTOGRAPHY Richard Kern STYLING Daniel Gaines

WELCOME TO STXDYOZ!
I have been thinking a lot in recent years about how my life will continue. What truly interests me? What is more than just any new project? What truly moves me?