Chloe Wise knows the key to cracking the New York art scene: Always be in on the joke. Photographs and artworks by Aubrey Mayer Fashion by Dan Victoria Gleason. 

Wise likes to tease out conventions, but by implicating herself in the joke, she remains celebratory rather than cynical and leaves room for the audience&rsquo;s own self-reflection. It is a welcome reprieve from contemporary art&rsquo;s love affair with safely detached self-awareness. I tell her she reminds me of Francis Picabia, who once wrote, &ldquo;There is only one way to save yourself: sacrifice your reputation.&rdquo; She nods. &ldquo;I identify with that. Bad taste is part of the fun. It&rsquo;s sincerely me. I think as an artist, I can&rsquo;t be interested in adhering to the standards of good taste. I&rsquo;m focused on creating a world of my own.&rdquo;

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[Image: Chloe wears shirt Frame Denim, jeans her own Makeup&nbsp;Mike Fernandez at Art Department agency using EVO Hair Products and Glossier Skincare and Beauty Products]

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Chloe wears jumpsuit Calvin Klein Jeans, shoes Melissa x Comme des Garçons Makeup Mike Fernandez at Art Department agency using EVO Hair Products and Glossier Skincare and Beauty Products​​​​​​​ 

Chloe wears clothing Proenza Schouler Makeup Mike Fernandez at Art Department agency using EVO Hair Products and Glossier Skincare and Beauty Products​​​​​​​

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