Artists Are Sharing Their Favorite Books, Films, and Cooking Tips Through an Innovative New Virtual Platform Set Up by Bottega Veneta

The Italian luxury brand Bottega
Veneta has launched the Bottega Residency, a program on its website
and social media channels, in a bid to rally the arts and culture
communities—and this week, they’re featuring the legendary Swiss
fashion photographer and artist Walter Pfeiffer.

Over the course of the next
several days, Pfeiffer will share his inspirations—from his
favorite books and films, to pieces of music and pop culture
moments—in short, video-style interviews featuring collaged text
and imagery.

The experience is akin to
flipping through the pages of a glossy magazine in real time, with
each clip revealing something essential to the artist’s process or
oeuvre, which Pfeiffer hopes will inspire readers and fellow
creatives. 

The first edition, which was revealed Tuesday, pays homage to Pfeiffer’s
favorite author, Guy de Maupassant, and his seminal novel,
Bel-Ami.

The novel, published in 1903,
tells the tale of a disillusioned young man who cons his way
through the upper echelons of society (a la Patricia
Highsmith’s The Talented
Mr. Ripley)
and juxtaposes the
harsh realities of life alongside wild, joy-filled
adventures.

Every weekend, the Bottega
Residency will also host live events, from dance performances to
cooking classes led by world famous-chefs. Sunday nights will be
reserved for “movie nights in,” and will be hosted by major figures
in the film industry. 

Ultimately, the program is
intended to lend structure to each week in an especially difficult
period.

“Creativity and strength lie at
the heart of [the brand],” says Bottega’s creative director, Daniel
Lee, who also notes that the brand’s “new approach to luxury” now
includes providing avenues for immersive escapism.

“In this highly distressing
time, we feel a responsibility to celebrate those values and ignite
a sense of joy and hope in our community and beyond.”

The programming is available
through Bottega’s Instagram, Youtube, Weibo, Line, Kakao, and
Spotify channels, as well as through its mini-site on the Bottega
platform.

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