Numéro Homme 42

Also included: a no-holds-barred interview with Chicago artist Theaster Gates, who is building the foundations of a more equitable world in his hometown; a guided tour by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei of his major retrospective in Portugal; an inventory of objects and personal archives of refugees and activists photographed by Guido Mocafico, who reminds us of the importance of the LGBTQI struggle today, ex-stand-up star Stéphane Bak, who intends to shake up the stereotypes of French cinema adulated by the American industry and who has just released his second album, and the Mode series signed by Jackie Nickerson, Sølve Sundsbø, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Carlotta Manaigo and Charles Fréger.

In twelve years, the American rap superstar has demonstrated his talent for transcending the limits of hip-hop to build futuristic universes.

Meanwhile, visionary English producer James Blake, photographed by Scarlett Carlos Clarke, talks about his singular career path, which has taken him from the British dubstep scene to collaborations with hip-hop heavyweights such as Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar.

Lucky Love—dancer, actor, and singer—stands out for his intensity and his ability to reinvent himself. The magazine offers an insight into his singular world, his artistic and personal experiences, and the creative force that defines his career.

Numéro Homme also invites readers to explore an in-depth feature on the whirling dervishes of Konya, Turkey, captured by photographer Pieter Hugo, as well as a focus on American artist Sterling Ruby and his more than twenty years of captivating creation.