• Gaia Livay '23

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    Where were you born and raised? 
    In Tel Aviv, Israel.

    What languages do you speak? 
    Hebrew, Spanish, English, and some French.

    Do you feel at home here in Paris? 
    Some days more than others.

    Does Paris inspire you? 
    Yes; all the time. There are constantly exhibitions and new things to see. The culture of art and design is truly all around. 

    What does your typical weekend look like?
    Shabbat dinner with my friends every Friday and dancing in clubs. 

    What are your hobbies?
    I play the flute. 

    What do you think about Parsons Paris so far?
    I think it’s really great that we are encouraged to explore any concept and have the freedom to create with guidance and criticism. I’m mostly happy to be a part of such a great community from all over the world. The best part is the connections the school has to offer with the fashion industry.

    What is your favorite course? 
    Integrative Studio and Space Materiality.

    Which one of your projects are you most proud of so far? 
    I would say the project we had on “heterotopia” for Integrative Studio and Seminar. My group explored Le Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale and the human zoo it once was. We created an audio tour and a guide book traveling from one cage to another. 

    How was your internship for Jean Paul Gaultier during Paris Fashion Week? 
    Definitely an experience to remember. It was very interesting to see and participate behind the scenes of this world.

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