Jenna Marvin Presents PROPAGANDA, Artist’s First Solo Exhibition in Paris
Jenna Marvin, a performer and visual artist whose work explores the body as a site of transformation, identity, and power, presents her first solo exhibition in Paris, bringing together performance, visual art, and sculptural experimentation.
Opening on December 4, 2025 at Transfo – Emmaüs Solidarité, PROPAGANDA runs through February 7, 2026. The exhibition features a multidisciplinary body of work exploring identity, transformation, and the body as a site of cultural, political, and gender negotiation.
Born in 1999 in Magadan, Russia, Jenna Marvin investigates the body and its transformations through performance, visual arts, and sculptural experimentation. Her work addresses the instability of identity in an era of technological and biological change. The “dismantled” body is central to her practice, serving as a space where cultural, political, and gender tensions are expressed and reconfigured, paving the way for new forms of existence.
Jenna deconstructs traditional symbols of power, authority, and masculinity by introducing fragile, unusual, and striking figures. Her dramatic aesthetic draws on drag activist culture and the Viennese Actionism art movement, with themes of violence, fear, alienation, and despair incorporated into her creations. The expropriated, tortured, and humiliated body is both a central figure in her work and an instrument for reclaiming a chosen identity.
Performance is a key component of PROPAGANDA, with live actions on December 4 and December 6, bringing the exhibition to life. In addition, Jenna will present a performance at Fondation Fiminco, extending her multidisciplinary practice into another major contemporary art platform in Paris.
With PROPAGANDA, Jenna Marvin offers a body of work that explores the possibilities of transformation, identity, and the body, inviting audiences to engage directly with her experimental approach to performance and visual art.
Words: Sara Vukosavljevic
A Shaded View on Fashion Film (ASVOFF) 17th Edition Starts Today at Dover Street Market
Founded by the visionary, Diane Pernet, A Shaded View on Fashion Film (ASVOFF) festival has, over the years, established itself as a leading platform at the intersection of fashion and film. ASVOFF has grown into an international showcase highlighting creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange. The 17th edition opens today, November 13, and runs until November 16, 2025, at Dover Street Market Paris.
This year’s edition is guided by Jury President Willy Chavarria, whose work blends activism, social consciousness, and craft. Chavarria’s Californian roots and his design practice, which fuses tailored menswear with Chicana culture, reflect a commitment to representation and storytelling. His leadership underscores the festival’s emphasis on humanism and engagement, and highlights fashion film as a medium for exploring identity, culture, and contemporary issues, continuing ASVOFF 17’s tradition as a platform for independent, hybrid, and socially conscious creative voices in an era of rising conservatism.
A Bold, Thematically Sharp Edition
ASVOFF 17 already stands out for its bold and sharply defined thematic approach. The festival dives into today’s realities by exploring pressing topics such as mental health in fashion, films created by artificial intelligence, and fashion activism. Through the perspectives of international curators, the event also highlights queer archives, the Black Spectrum, climate warriors, Chinese cinema, and emerging student talents.
Beyond its screenings, ASVOFF 17 acts as a forum for conversation. Live performances and panel discussions address the industry’s most urgent questions, with social impact themes at their core. A dedicated panel on Mental Health in Fashion, led by Florian Müller, brings awareness to well-being across creative fields. The Queer Fashion Film Award, in collaboration with The Queer Archive, celebrates films that explore queer identity, while Fashion Intelligence examines how technology is reshaping the future of fashion storytelling.
The artistic vision and innovation of the new fashion film narratives will be evaluated by a prestigious panel including:
· Willy Chavarria – ASVOFF 17 President, Fashion Designer
· Pascal K. Douglas – Writer and Content Creator
· Irina Pantaeva – Model/Actress
· M.J. Harper – Multimedia Artist, Dancer, Movement Director, Choreographer, Creative Director
· Matières Fécale – Designers/DJs Steven Raj Bhaskaran and Hannah Rose Dalton
· Elias Medini (Ly.As) – Fashion Narrator/Influencer
· Manish Arora – Fashion Designer
· Marc Ascoli – Artistic Director
· Martine Sitbon – Fashion Designer
· Pierre A. M’Pélé (Pam Boy) – Fashion Writer and Magazine Editor, Founder of SCRNSHT
· Tristan Hickey – Production Coordinator
· Toby Grimditch – Fashion Editor, Stylist, Creative Director, Editor in Chief 10 Magazine Germany
· Pam Hogg – Fashion Designer
· Eric Daman – Costume Designer
· Jenna Marvin – Performance Artist
· Raphaël Aviges – Personal Creative Director
These jurors bring extensive expertise, ensuring that each film is evaluated with both artistic rigor and cultural insight.
The festival opens tonight, November 13, with a welcome from Willy Chavarria, live performances, and world premieres. November 14, 15, and 16 feature curated screenings across all thematic sectors, offering audiences a journey through global fashion cinema. The festival will conclude on November 16 with the closing night, celebrating the most innovative and impactful fashion films while honoring creativity, diversity, and artistic vision.
Words: Sara Vukosavljevic
Paris Photo 2024: Our selection of the fair’s most impactful imagery
One of the world’s most renown photography fairs, Paris Photo, reclaims its place in the Grand Palais this year, once again weaving art and allure under its glass roof. Here, photography steps beyond the frame. An art of arresting moments, quiet provocations, and storied gazes. From fresh voices to iconic names, the fair unfolds a visual dialogue worth a lingering look. Have a look at the EDGELINE’s exclusive selection of some of the most striking photos.
Carmen Calvo, Ella ha sido hallada, 2003
Kourtney Roy, Last Paradise, Gastone 19, 2024
Irving Penn, Mascara Wars, 2001
Victor Vasareli, Contes, 1931 - 1932
Courtesy Mari Katayama Studio & Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve,
Tee A. Corinne, TBC, 1965
Aneta Grzeszykowska, Selfie 7b, 2014
Zofia Rydet, Phantoms, from the World of Feelings and Imagination cycle, 1975–1979