KortneyKaty Perry covers Vegas Magazine and talks about keeping a balance between her life and career, Las Vegas residency “PLAY,” what to expect from her upcoming NFT release, collecting sculptural art, the Firework Foundation, and more.
Naturally, in true Perry form, that moment will be full of larger-than-life sets and colorful costumes galore. “I like to bring a visual feast, and this is a set-in-the-’60s, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids movie on mushrooms,” she laughs. “It is a dance party through and through but I also aim to make it a show that anyone can come to, from ages 6 to 80, and I really pride myself on that.” She also intends to utilize her love of art as a treat for fans—her show will become the first Las Vegas residency to incorporate NFTs thanks to her partnership with the Theta Network. “The first thing we’re going to be auctioning off with the NFT is the craziest thing I’ve ever done. We’ll be creating something unique in the NFT space every single night; they will all be original,” says Perry. “I think some people don’t understand how NFTs work or what their value is so it does feel like we are pioneering and trailblazing in this way. Imagine if I put my finger up during the song ‘Firework’ and you wanted to own that moment—now you could.”
But Perry’s passion for art extends far beyond the tech space. She’s an avid collector of sculptural art, citing Thomas Doyle and Jordan Wolfson as some of her favorite creators. “I have a piece of Thomas Doyle’s that looks like there is a sinkhole in the middle of my house,” says Perry, who admits she’s not afraid to name-drop to spend time with her favorite pieces. “I am a modern art museum junkie. When I was last on tour, and the tours before that, I would cash in my cachet not to go to the club, but to go to the modern art museum, either before or after closing, just to sit in a room with all of this inspiration and genius,” she reveals. “I like stuff that evokes an emotion or tells a story. A lot of the things we have created in my show, like the costumes, look like they should be in a modern art museum.” While she has a penchant for anything miniature when it comes to art, it was an experiential visit to Tokyo that continues to inspire her both on and offstage. “The Japanese museum experience that teamLab does will forever be my favorite,” she says of the art collective’s exhibition teamLab Borderless in Kyoto. “They’re amazing. I saw all of their stuff in Tokyo, including their ‘Infinite Crystal Universe.’ I am a kid and I want to touch when it comes to art so I loved playing with it.”
