Pierre et Gilles Discuss Zahia de 5 à 7 at Galerie du Passage

In a 2012 interview with artpress, the artist duo Pierre et Gilles discussed their exhibition 'Zahia de 5 à 7' at Galerie du Passage in Paris. The show featured their signature kitsch, hyper-realistic photographic portraits of Zahia, a French model and former escort. The series captured her in various guises, blending religious iconography with pop culture. The interview, conducted 'in extremis' (at the last minute), delved into their collaborative process, use of elaborate sets and costumes, and the provocative nature of their subject matter. Pierre et Gilles are known for their camp aesthetic and have been working together since the 1970s.