Acne Studios will open its first standalone art gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, in Paris this June, replacing its boutique inside the Gardens of the Palais Royal. The gallery, curated by the team behind Acne Paper, will launch with a solo exhibition titled "2025 Paul Kooiker," featuring 42 portraits of art students from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. The opening will be celebrated with summer evening drinks on June 25.
The move marks a significant expansion for the fashion brand into the art world, establishing a dedicated cross-disciplinary space for exhibitions, talks, and cultural events. By showcasing both established and emerging artists in a historic Parisian setting, Acne Studios positions itself as a serious cultural patron, blending fashion, art, and community engagement in a way that reflects broader trends of luxury brands investing in physical art spaces.