Marseille is a magnet for artists. Whether it’s design, music or works of art, Marseille rolls out the red carpet (and this is not about to change). Discover AMV’s last six arty crushes.
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Axel Chay’s design
We discovered Axel Chay during his collaboration with American Vintage in April 2023, but he also staged several of the brand’s window displays. On a day-to-day basis, this creative has more than one trick up his sleeve and works as both an artist and interior designer. He expresses his vision with bold colours, curves and waves with a Mediterranean vibe. “A free, inspired and unrestricted approach,” as he puts it.
Marion’s XXL cakes
Marion, AKA b_l_o_b__ on social networks, whipped up the colourful (and delicious) cakes displayed in AMV shop windows for the brand’s 20th anniversary. Pop sculptures (her trademark) that look like huge wedding cakes, bursting with colour and whimsy.
Studio Tambouille’s illustrations
With her collages, graphic designs and colourful illustrations, Louise, the founder of Studio Tambouille, delights our eyes with her pigmented creations. What’s in her palette ? Food and lots of sunshine, because this artist also draws her inspiration from the south of France.
Ajar Loup’s music
Mediterranean jazz infused with pop influences, meaningful lyrics and melodies that conjure up the French Riviera: this is how we might sum up this artist’s universe. The result: musical compositions that whisk you away to the south of France – which is exactly what we need right now.
Delphine Dénéréaz’s works
Delphine, a resident at Atelier Vé (Marseille), creates works that waver between tapestry and décor, between craftsmanship and magic, between ancestral know-how and contemporary methods. A joyful, textured and colourful mix for creations that are often XXL-sized and appeal to quirky imaginations.
Thomas Mailaender’s sculptures
Multi-facetted artist Thomas Mailaender is as interested in photography as he is in visual research. Good news: so is the AMV team! With his work, he questions the idea of image in society and has fun giving a new context to visuals, pictures or photos that he finds (mainly at flea markets).
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