Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Change often begins in art. – Ursula K. Le Guinn
Schön! 47is a celebration of art, one of — if not the — most beautiful aspects of our lives. We can find connection and community through art, finding a capacity to connect to others through creativity. It’s what allows us to find common humanity, a unifying force to reinvent the world we live in. Art, whether it be visual, sculptural, conceptual, sound, written or performance, is where we come together. It’s why Schön! 47, aptly titled All About Art, honours art in its many ever-changing forms.
Looking to the young generation who is shaping art today, we begin our journey with Parisian-based visual artist Jan Melka who believes “There are no rules to art.” In a special CHANEL editorial by Jorre Janssens, Melka shares how art gives all of us the tools to “express feelings and ideas in an indirect way; with messages, metaphors and seemingly unfinished compositions.”
Art is also how we move, so we discuss how Carl Giacomello Scharnberg, dancer extraordinaire, brings movement and energy to every step he makes. Moving swiftly into another form of art, the music and sounds we listen to, we chat with singer-songwriter-rapper Rema, who’s making waves with his unique sound, and singer Kid Bookie, who is continuously pushing the boundaries in his own respective genres as he immerses himself in the sonic experience withMarshall Monitor III A.N.C headphones.
Turning to the screen, we speak with Irish actor, activist, LOEWE muse and breakout star of SaltburnAlison Oliver to discuss her latest project The Order. Meanwhile, French actor Pierre Niney is fresh off the success of The Count of Monte Cristo, shining in Lacoste as he shares with us the intricacies of his craft, and rising actor Josh Heuston reminds us that all origin stories matter — especially in art — with the release of Dune: Prophecy.
Unpacking the darker side of art is actor Gavin Leatherwood who chats about his psychological film It’s What’s Insideand the potential dangers of social media, while Nicholas Alexander Chavez gives us the inside scoop on making the second season of Netflix’s anthology series Monsters and his latest project Grotesquerie. Turning to brighter art forms, actress Yasmin Finney shares how she’s evolved since she first took on her role in Heartstopper and what is to come in the upcoming season.
Since art does come in many forms, Jordan Rondel (aka The Caker) who uses cake as her medium tells us how she put the cool back into baking. Finally, Canadian author, poet and illustrator Rupi Kaur glimmers in Pandora as she talks to us a decade on from her seminal work Milk and Honey.
It’s a journey, to discover yourself, and others. Art can help us in that process, to be a bigger and better version of ourselves.
Schön! 47 is here to celebrate those helping us make that change.
