JEAN-PAUL GOUDE

Slave to the Rhythm, New York, 1986

Jean-Paul Goude worked for Esquire Magazine as their art director for 7 years, collaborated with the ultra-fabulous Grace Jones to make her the creative genius and superstar she is now, and most recently has been credited with the infamous spread and cover for Paper Magazine’s story on Kim Kardashian titled “Break the Internet”. Goude’s work has become synonymous with an extreme attention to detail, drama, and art and has given rise to countless influential and famous photographers and designers today. Culture and style has always been at the forefront of his artistic philosophy, and it is clear that his work has become a whole niche of culture and style in its own right. Goude’s language and imagination teleport us into a world of color, vibrancy, light, and surrealism that can only be described as magical. Each of Goude’s images are cloaked in a mystery, sensuality, and emotion that resonates with the viewer and marks his art as undeniably modern, even futuristic. On view now at Milan’s Padiglione di Arte Contemporanea.

Carolina, New York, 1976