ART TALK with socialite Tatiana de Pahlen
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Who are your favorite KiptonART artists? Why?
Kiritin Beyer’s work is very realistic. The atmosphere is felt through her pictures and each seems to have a story behind it. I also really like Debra Frieden. Each of her images has its own style. Thomas Hodges is also very interesting – his works are so relevant to today’s world. Matthew Satz’s mixed media works are outstanding.
 
What was the last exhibition you saw?
I went to see the Maharaja exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum in London and was impressed with the way that Indian art has evolved over the years. The exhibition was very well curated – it gave the impression that you were walking through time.
 
How would you describe your style in your home?
At my house in Geneva, the style is laid-back yet sophisticated, similar to a Four Seasons but more “home-y”. It is a place for family to gather together during the holidays. In London, where I study and work, my home is more modern. The walls are all white and almost all of the art is B/W photography, with one or two colorful paintings for a bit of flair.
 
What artists have most influenced or inspired you in life?
My life is deeply influenced by art. I really admire Helmut Newton for his striking nude images and for the way that he experimented with light and shadow. Also, Egon Shiele for his grotesque way of shaping bodies, Henry Moore and his monumental bronze sculptures (especially those from the 50s) and Ellen von Unwerth, a German photographer.  Joan Miro’s surrealist paintings are very representative of the subconscious mind.
 
Though he works in fashion, I very much consider Alber Elbaz (artistic director of LANVIN) to be an artist. I once met him in Paris – he was lively and warm and I was touched by his kindness.
 
Interning with Russian/Georgian artist Zurab Tseretelli last summer really changed my view on art. Zurab is over 70-years-old and still very active, producing at least three paintings a week. He taught me to create more openly, with less structure, and to leave my soul in my work.

Image of Tatiana de Pahlen