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Francesco Vezzoli

For MOCA’s 30th anniversary gala, pop’s enigmatic princess will perform with the acclaimed ballet. Anthony Haden-Guest talks to the mad genius behind it, artist Francesco Vezzoli.

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Francesco Vezzoli, Courtesy of MOCA
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Francesco Vezzoli, Courtesy of MOCA
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Francesco Vezzoli, Courtesy of MOCA
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Inkjet on canvas
Paper and metallic embroidery
72.8 x 52 inches

© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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13 x 19 1/2 feet

© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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Tempura paint and metallic embroidery on canvas in artist's frame
30 11/16 x 33 inches

© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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Framed needlework
30 11/16 x 33 inches

© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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Inkjet on brocade, wool, cotton and metallic embroidery, custom jewelry
70 7/8 x 51 3/16 x 2 inches

© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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Inkjet on brocade, wool, cotton and metallic embroidery, custom jewelry
70 7/8 x 51 3/16 x 2 inches

© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York
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Crystal, paper, ribbon
15 11/16 x 10 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches

© Francesco Vezzoli. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery, New York

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