Inside 'GOOD ARTISTS DO BAD THINGS': Jesse Draxler’s Exhibition Curated by Achille Lauro

Last week Jesse Draxler unveiled "The Iliad" – alongside other iconic works of his – as part of "GOOD ARTISTS DO BAD THINGS", a solo exhibition curated by Achille Lauro. The exhibition officially opened on May 7, 2024, at a secret location in Milan – Lampo – revealed only to a select group of attendees just 24 hours before the event.

The exhibition closed with an exclusive private event. Relive the night's energy and artistic flair through the official aftermovie!

Jesse Draxler’s World

Jesse Draxler is a master at facing and rendering the darker realities of society through his art. By employing distortion and manipulation, he redefines traditional notions of beauty, with this latest exhibition "GOOD ARTISTS DO BAD THINGS" ultimately serving as a conduit, shedding light on underground culture. It lays bare the often-overlooked origins of street art, which has been the bedrock for major music genres, bridging disparate worlds with its intense, raw energy.

All pieces in the show, particularly "The Iliad", are imbued with a narrative intensity that captures the human experience—themes of struggle and resilience pulse through his works, commanding attention and contemplation.

Achille Lauro: A Curator's Vision

Achille Lauro is a multi-faceted Italian musician who is setting the standard for endless innovation and creativity in the entertainment and fashion industries, with his musical career marked by a series of bold, genre-defying moves that blend elements of rap, rock, and performance art.

This distinctive flair is what Lauro brings to his debut in art curation with “GOOD ARTISTS DO BAD THINGS”, extending yet again his artistic influence beyond music, exploring how visual arts can resonate with and reflect contemporary cultural dynamics.

In Case You Missed It… A Visual Recap of "GOOD ARTISTS DO BAD THINGS"

The collaboration between Achille Lauro and Jesse Draxler has a particular synergistic nature to it, combining Draxler’s provocative visual style with Lauro’s dynamic approach to music and culture. In case you missed it…we invite you to immerse yourself in “GOOD ARTISTS DO BAD THINGS” through a special visual recap!

Immerse yourself in the behind-the-scenes creative process between Jesse Draxler and Achille Lauro in the making of "The Iliad".

Wander through the exhibition's pieces through these installation views to experience the spatial and aesthetic setting from any location.