acne studios launches its first permanent art space in paris
Acne Studios unveils a new permanent gallery space in Paris, Acne Paper Palais Royal, which opens to the public on June 26th, 2025, with a solo exhibition by photographer Paul Kooiker. Located at 124 Galerie de Valois, beneath the historic arcades of the Palais Royal and overlooking its iconic gardens, the space marks a significant chapter for the Swedish fashion house as it extends its presence beyond fashion into the realms of art, exhibitions, and cultural events.
images courtesy of Acne Studios
from magazine to life
The gallery is named after Acne Paper, the biannual magazine of the Stockholm-based house, featuring fashion, art, design, and writing. Much like the magazine, this new space is designed to host a mix of creative content that spans from art shows and photography exhibitions to talks, book signings, and cultural events. It’s intended as a space for dialogue and experimentation, where both well-known and emerging artists can share work and ideas.
The first exhibition at Acne Paper Palais Royal will feature new works by Dutch photographer Paul Kooiker, known for his unusual, stylized images that often explore the human body in surreal or theatrical ways. This choice fits well with Acne Studios’ visual identity and its longtime interest in photography and conceptual image-making. Since its founding in 1996 in Stockholm as a multidisciplinary collective, Acne Studios has treated fashion as just one part of a larger creative practice. This gallery in Paris reinforces that approach, placing the brand in one of the most iconic cultural locations of the city.
Acne Studios opens a new permanent gallery space in Paris
the gallery opens to the public on June 26th, 2025
the first exhibition at Acne Paper Palais Royal will feature new works by Dutch photographer Paul Kooiker
a major step for the Swedish fashion brand
the gallery is named after Acne Paper, the biannual magazine of the brand | via @acnestudios
the first exhibition will feature new works by Paul Kooiker | Paul Kooiker for ACNE PAPER issue 20 via @paulkooiker
the artist is known for his unusual, stylized images | Paul Kooiker for ACNE PAPER issue 20 via @paulkooiker
exploring the human body in surreal or theatrical ways | Paul Kooiker for ACNE PAPER issue 20 via @paulkooiker
project info:
name: Acne Paper Palais Royal
brand: Acne Studios | @acnestudios
location: 124 Galerie de Valois, Palais Royal, 75001 Paris, France
opening date: June 26th, 2025
inaugural exhibition: Paul Kooiker | @paulkooiker
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