MISS GAGA’S SECRETS No one knows more about the diva than Alexandra Boucherifi, author of The Secret Book on Lady Gaga that completesthetwo exhibitions the journalist has organised. Her book sets out to demonstratethe star’s extensive culture, including the influences of Salvador Dalí, Francis Bacon, Leigh Bowery and the French artist Orlan. “She sees her life as a work of art in which she brings music, fashion, stage performance and art together. Everything is of a piece, in her mind and in her behaviour. On the street, in the media, in videos, in concerts, Lady Gaga makes no concessions ; she never goes out in a track suit, she doesn’t buy into the extended family of jeans-clad stars,” Boucherifi writes. A closer investigation into Gaga’s often controversial outfits teaches us that provocation isn’t the only driving force ; her flesh dress, for example, was a take on an artwork by Jana Sterbak. Pop singer ? Yes. Sweet-voiced bimbo ? No ! Gagaisn’t only about looks either. The chart-topper’s hits may reek of marketing but she is a genuine musician who studied at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York and can sing a tune by ear. The ultimate accolade comes from Elton John : “If I had a daughter, it would be Gaga, no doubt !” With a record 20 million-plus followers on Twitter, this Lady is extreme in everything ! ∞
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L’auteur explique que sa robe en viande est la reprise d’une œuvre de Jana Sterbak. Chanteuse pop ? Oui. Midinette à la voix fluette ? Non ! La Lady n’est pas qu’un look. Si sestubes respirent le marketing, la reine des charts est une véritable musicienne, qui a étudié à la Tisch School of the Arts de New York et peut reproduire une mélodie à l’oreille. Preuve ultime, ces propos d’Elton John : « Si j’avais une fille, ce serait Gaga, pas de doute ! » Avec plus de 20 millions de « Followers » sur Twitter, un record, la Lady est toujours dans l’extrême ! •
THE SECRET BOOK ON LADY GAGA Le recueil d’Alexandra Boucherifi fait intervenir différents créateurs comme Atsuko Kudo, Jitrois, Thierry Mugler, et décortique le personnage Gaga de A à Z. Alexandra Boucherifi’s book with contributions by creators such as Atsuko Kudo, Jitrois and Thierry Mugler looks at Gaga’s persona from A to Z. Éditions Democratic Books, 224 p., 160 x 200 mm, 29,95 €
LADY GAGA X TERRY RICHARDSON Le photographe adepte du trash et la reine de la provoc ont cohabité pendant un an et signent un ouvrage à la hauteur de leur talent et leur impertinence ! Plus de 450 images en noir et blanc et en couleur, qui révèlent l’intimité de la jeune Jemme et sa puissance d’icône arty. Thetrash-inspired photographer and the queen of provocation spent a year together and produced a book worthy of their respectivetalents and impertinence ! Morethan 450 photographs in blackand-white and colour, revealing the young woman’s private life and her powerfully iconic status. Éditions Hodder & Stoughton, 360 p., 324 X 260mm, 50 $
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