Acne Studios has opened its first permanent art space in Paris, named Acne Paper Palais Royal, located beneath the historic arcades of the Palais Royal. The inaugural exhibition, titled '2025', features forty-two portraits of art students from Amsterdam's Gerrit Rietveld Academie by Dutch photographer Paul Kooiker, on view through July 27, 2025. The space is named after the brand's biannual magazine, Acne Paper, and will host art shows, talks, book signings, and cultural events.
This move marks a significant expansion for the Swedish fashion house beyond retail into the art world, reinforcing its identity as a multidisciplinary creative collective. By situating the gallery in the iconic cultural district of Palais Royal, Acne Studios positions itself as a serious contributor to contemporary art and photography, bridging fashion and fine art in a permanent venue for dialogue and experimentation.