Théodore Fivel

interview and portrait by OLIVIER ZAHM

Théodore wears a yellow strike sweater and denim vicious pants CARHARTT WIP

OLIVIER ZAHM — You’ve gone through several stages in your work to arrive at a very specific abstraction. I’ve seen performances and collective actions of yours where you’ve physically embodied your work.
THÉODORE FIVEL — I’ve always believed in the idea of total art. That’s why I’ve done video, music, and performances. I’ve also done a bit of fashion, with people you know, people who were pretty contemporary at the time: Vava Dudu, ThreeASFOUR, all those designers — some of whom are still around and have kept the faith. They were pals I’d grown up with, people I met in the late ’90s, back when I met you, when I started going out and understanding what the art scene was all about.

OLIVIER ZAHM — Can we speak…