Limited 1st edition: 1638 of 2000 copies.
From the Visionaire website:
12 DESIRE is our collaboration with DIFFA, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. The art dealer Paul Morris helped us gather all the original artwork printed in the issue, which was then exhibited at Charles Cowles Gallery and auctioned, with all of the proceeds benefiting DIFFA’s charitable programs. The issue comes in a red-satin case with bone latches, modeled after Chinese brocade jewelry boxes. These were made by hand in China. Each edition opens with an actual print of a three-dimensional photograph of Shalom Harlow shot by Stephane Sednaoui. Sixty more artists contributed their own sexy and suggestive imagery, including Steven Meisel, Barbara Kruger, Nobuyoshi Araki, Nan Goldin, Ross Bleckner, David Armstrong, Jack Pierson, Steven Klein, and Bjork.
Visionaire is an experiential agency that has been collaborating with artists, influencers, and fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. Visionaire conceptualizes and produces public art installations, film, immersive and interactive experiences, branded content, art multiples all curated through the lens of art, fashion, and contemporary culture.
Visionaire was established in 1991 with its roots in limited edition publishing which has since expanded into an experiential agency. Visionaire has been collaborating with artists, influencers, and Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years; conceptualizing and producing public art installations, film, immersive and interactive experiences, branded content, and art multiples through the lens of art, fashion, and contemporary culture.
"The alternative small run publication has often dazzled, always relentlessly focused on changing the way we look at the printed page. Looking haughtily over its shoulder to Fleur's Flair, Visionaire rolls up its sleeves, cups its hands to its mouth, flexes it muscles... Oh, I could go on all day... And whispers, "The eyes have it."
— David Bowie