MIA LE JOURNAL
2024 \\ SIGNATURE ISSUE XVIII
I am pleased to introduce you to the eighteenth issue of Mia Le Journal, dedicateci to the theme of authenticity in art. In this issue, we explore the concept of the SIGNA TURE as a privileged vehicle tor expressing the mark, identity, and authenticity of each artist.
The signatures of artists, a practice rooted since ancient times, take on a particular significance in today’s artistic context. The way we interpret and attribute value to these signatures can be traced back to the period of the early Renaissance, an era that marked the transformation of artistic production from a consolidateci cooperative system to a celebration of individuai creativity. A mark, in this context, becomes a fascinating path to explore reality. There are cases where the artist, through a dedication, a specific sign, a color, or a nuance, has revealed or concealed the identity of the subject, adding an intriguing element to the appreciation of the work. Discovering such details can be a captivating experience, as it brings us closer to the intimate world of the artist and their motivations. For example, Ben Nicholson went beyond a simple signature, annotating a wide range of information on the back of his works. Not only did Nicholson sign, title, and date his boards, but he also createci detailed lists of the colors used and indicateci the addresses to which he would send his work. A true act of artistic transparency that added value to his production. Another intriguing example is Lucio Fontana, known tor his “cuts” in Spatial Concept. On the back of his works, Fontana often added persona! observations and phrases, creating an intimate dialogue that held meaning only tor him.
For this reason, I strongly desire that this issue of Mia Le Journal be remembered as an authentic edition, where each artist will be free to express themselves as they please, as long as they leave their distinctive mark. I am excited to take you on a journey through the multiple facets of authenticity in this unique edition.
by Federica Trotta Mureau
MORNING GLORY
CHANEL SERIES
Photography Danilo Falà, Art direction Federica Trotta Mureau, Fashion direction Elisabetta Cavatorta
Model STEFFI COOK @MONSTER-MGMT, hair MARCO MINUNNO @BLENDMANAGEMENT, make-up MARTINA D’ANDREA @BLENDMANAGEMENT using CHANEL Les Beiges, junior art direction CARMEN PALUMBO @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY, production MARINA MICUCCIO @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY, photography assistants ANDREA SGAMBELLURI, MARCO FORNASIERO, SERGIO ZIZZI and KIRILL POBEDEEN, fashion assistant VERONICA FORMICONI, retouch LISA PEPE, location Alzaia 192.
ECHOES OF NATURE
CRIVELLI SERIES
Fashion photography Danilo Falà, Art direction Federica Trotta Mureau, Fashion direction Elisabetta Cavatorta, Still life photography Sara Zanoni, Fashion for still life Adriana Pinto De Azevedo, Set design Valentina Micòl Carnevali, Models RODAH NYAHOUW @THECLAWMODELS and JIKKE @MONSTER-MGMT, hair ANDREA LEMME @WALTERSCHUPFERMANAGEMENT, make-up KARIN BORROMEO @BLENDMANAGEMENT using LUXE AURA MONTECARLO, nails GIULIA ZACCONI @BLENDMANAGEMENT using MANUCURIST, art direction assistant MARINA MICUCCIO @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY, video directors JACOPO GENNARI, MATTEO MASALI @SUPERNOVA, dop ARTURO BRUNETTI, assistants mdp GABRIEL IUFRANO and ALESSIO AMELIA, photography assistants MARCO FORNASIERO and SERGIO ZIZZI, fashion assistant VERONICA FORMICONI, make-up assistant ANDREA PORRO, casting direction LAURA STELLA MOTTA, retouch LISA PEPE.
EVERYTHING GOES
SJSJ SERIES
Photography Danilo Falà, Art direction Federica Trotta Mureau, Fashion direction Elisabetta Cavatorta, Models ANOUK WEISHAUPT @FASHIONMODEL and DASHA DOGUSHEVA @WOMENMANAGEMENT, hair and make-up LORENZO ZAVATTA, junior art direction CARMEN PALUMBO @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY, production MARINA MICUCCIO @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY, video NICOLA CORRADINO, casting GISELLA GENNA, photography assistant ANDREA SGAMBELLURI, MARCO FORNASIERO, SERGIO ZIZZI and KIRILL POBEDEEN, fashion assistant VERONICA FORMICONI, hair and make-up assistant FEDERICA RUSSO.
DON’T YOU
Photography Joseph Cardo, Fashion direction Elisabetta Cavatorta, photography agency ANNAPIA LORENZI ARTIST MANAGEMENT, models HA EUN and CHIARA BIMBATTI @ELITEMODEL, DAISY P and BATURA @WOMENMANAGEMENT, AGUSTINA , BEAU, DENISE V, EMANUELA SPERA and HANNA TUUKSAM @WHYNOTMODELS, TUULI and RATNER @DMANAGEMENTGROUP, LERA @NEXTMANAGEMENT, ZOE LOUIS @FABBRICAMILANO, TAT, YORGELIS and XIAO DAN @THECLAWMODELS, LAIZA DE MOURA, ANA BARBOSA, KAJSA N and SANDRA M @MONSTER-MGMT, make-up LORENZO ZAVATTA using WE MAKE-UP, hair HENZO LORUSSO, casting director GISELLA GENNA, production AGATA SELLITRI and CARMINE SARDARO, photography assistants CARMINE SARDARO and MICHELE SARDANO, fashion assistant VERONICA FORMICONI, video SERGIO SOLINUNTE, backstage photography SONIA VILLANI.
ACT 3 SCENE 1
Photography Alistair Taylor-Young , Fashion direction Michela Buratti @thewallgroup, Model ROMI PELED @OUIMANAGEMENT, make-up LLOYD SIMMONDS, hair MASSANORI YAHIRO @OPENSPACEPARIS, casting director DIEGO MAFFEZZONI, set designer MILA TAYLOR-YOUNG @CLM-AGENCY, photography assistants GASPAR DIETRICH and QUENTIN FARRIOL, fashion assistant MARIO CATTALDI, set assistant CELINE RUAULT.
MARIO TESTINO
A BLUE WHISPER
Photography Greg Kadel, Fashion direction Michela Buratti @thewallgroup, Models DALTON @FORDMODELS, CRISTINA J @THELIONSMANAGEMENT, hair EDDY SCUDO @THEWALLGROUP using INSIGHT PROFESSIONAL, make-up LISELOTTE VAN SAARLOOS @THEWALLGROUP using MAC COSMETICS, casting director RICHARD BLANDINO, producer LIZ ANDRIEN, photography assistants ARI SADOK and DAVID MENARD, digital technician TRAVIS DRENNEN, fashion assistants MARIO CATTALDI and AMBER ROSE SMITH.
STRANGER
Photography Adriano Russo, Fashion direction Elisabetta Cavatorta , Model GIEDRE D. @WOMENMANAGEMENT, make-up ELENA BETTANELLO @JULIANWATSONAGENCY, hair ASTOR HOXHA @BLENDMANAGEMENT, production TEN ARTIST, digital operator ELENA CAMPESE, light assistant OSCAR MASI, fashion assistant VERONICA FORMICONI, casting direction SIMONE BART ROCCHETTI.
THE EXPRESSION OF BEAUTY
GUCCI SERIES – GUCCI SPRING SUMMER 2024
Photography Roberta Krasnig @studiorepossi, Art direction Federica Trotta Mureau, Fashion direction Elisabetta Cavatorta, Model JADE S @ELITEMODEL, hair GIANLUCA GRECHI @BLENDMANAGEMENT using MILK_SHAKE, make-up FILIPPO FERRARI, @BLENDMANAGEMENT using COMFORT ZONE, junior art direction CARMEN PALUMBO @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY, production MARINA MICUCCIO @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY, account director BARBARA FERRAZZI @MIAPRODUCTIONAGENCY,
photography assistant ELISA MOLTE and ALESSANDRA RINAUDO, fashion assistant VERONICA FORMICONI, retouch LISA PEPE, casting SIMONE BART @SIMOBARTCASTING, special thanks to THE JUGGLE STUDIOS.
EDITORIAL TEAM
Editor in Chief and Art Director Federica Trotta Mureau, Associate Editor Danilo Falà, Editor at Large Elisabetta Cavatorta, Editor at Large U.S.A. Michela Buratti, Photo Editor Roberta Krasnig, Graphic Editor Carmen Palumbo, Producer & Graphic Assistant Mia Production Marina Micuccio, Account Director Barbara Ferrazzi.
CONTRIBUTORS
Photography – Adriano Russo, Alessandro Treves, Alistair Taylor-Young, Anne-Sophie Soudoplatoff, Danilo Falà, Greg Kadel, Ilaria Ieie, Joseph Cardo, Lluis Camps, Pablo Curto, Roberta Krasnig, Sara Zanoni. Styling – Adriana Pinto De Azevedo, Céline Laviolette, Eleonora Gaspari, Elisabetta Dal Bello, Elisabetta Cavatorta, Francesco Mautone, Gaia Fraschini, Michela Buratti, Simona Melegari. People – Barrett Wissman, Bruce Gilden, Edoardo Tresoldi, Fratelli D’Innocenzo, Giulia Peyrone, Mario Testino, Sara Sozzani Maino. Music – Elias Bender Rønnenfelt. Illustrations – Andrea Ferolla, Ángel Hernández, Cecilia Carlstedt, Rosie McGuinness. Projects – Alecio Ferrari, Erica Baum, Jeannette Montgomery Barron, Jens Wortmann, Martin Vallin, Stilema Studio. Interior design – Fabio Novembre, Francesco Librizzi. Art – Serpentine Gallery. Pattern – Almudena Pintado. Signature text –Renata Gorreri. Executive project manager for selected projects – Niccolò Lapo Latini. Contents Scouting: Interior Design – Carmen Palumbo. Illustrations – Maria Elena Meloni. Projects – Marina Micuccio.