Purple Magazine
— S/S 2015 issue 23
Kaari Upson
portrait by Sandy Kim
MAURIZIO CATTELAN’s women artists interview series
in collaboration with MARTA PAPINI
portrait by SANDY KIM
All artworks Courtesy of Kaari Upson Studio
MAURIZIO CATTELAN — When did you start thinking of yourself as an artist? Is it something you can desire when you’re a child, such as being an astronaut or a dancer?
KAARI UPSON — I remember when I was in seventh grade, I had this mandatory typing class. I knew then I didn’t want to learn to type or ever have a job than required typing.
MAURIZIO CATTELAN — How would you describe your practice?
KAARI UPSON — Steady.
MAURIZIO CATTELAN — How do you start a work? Opening a new tab, opening a new book, opening a new Skype conversation, or…?
KAARI UPSON — It’s a…