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IKEA Artist in Residence: Annie Leibovitz

Renowned American photographer, Annie Leibovitz, takes us on a creative journey across seven countries, capturing 25 personal portraits that reflect the authentic lives of people at home.

Annie at milan fair looking up at the ceiling with a video background.
Annie at milan fair looking up at the ceiling with a video background.

IKEA Artist in Residence: Annie Leibovitz – The Mentorship

In partnership with Annie Leibovitz, IKEA presents a mentorship opportunity for aspiring photographers, who will use Leibovitz’s photographic exploration of the reality of life at home today as their inspiration.

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Capturing the reality of Life at Home

IKEA has always kept up to date with the way people around the world live today, and its annual Life at Home Report offers unique insights into this reality. A critical recent finding indicates that up to 48% of people globally do not feel their life at home is regularly represented in the media. This challenge has inspired our collaboration with Annie Leibovitz. This year, we’ll be visiting Italy, India, the United States, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Japan to shine a light on the real lives of people at home.

a video of several people talking without sound.

Making an impact in Milan

Annie Leibovitz introduces the premiere of the first IKEA Artist in Residence with a unique cinematic experience at Milan Design Week.

Two people at Milano fair having a discussion at the stage.
A big entrance otside of an facroty nin Milano with the IKEA sign.
Two people having a discussion and having a laugh together.
Inside a factory with a yellow background and decoration.
A video plays with scenes from milano fair in milan.

IKEA Artist in Residence at a glance

Go behind the scenes on the first stop of the journey as Annie discovers three unique lifestyles in Milan, Piacenza and Dervio.

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Introducing Annie Leibovitz

Get to know the iconic photographer, Annie Leibovitz, who revolutionised the genre of portrait photography. 

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Inspired by the Life at Home Report

Did you know… Only 6 in 10 people say their home is a reflection of their identity, and 42% of people believe it’s the things they own that makes their home an expression of their personality. 

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