The Queen of Pop has reclaimed her throne, and after announcing a major world tour, Madonna becomes the cover star of Vanity Fair's first Icon Issue. The multi-platinum-selling artist, who covers the magazine’s Italian, French and Spanish editions, launches the annual “Icon Issue” initiative, which aims to “transcend the boundaries of publishing” and become “a collection of exhibitions, short films, fashion, art and A collaboration of design, an urban art performance.”
Created by renowned photographers Luigi and Iango, the "Vanity Fair" project shows Madonna wearing John Galliano's designs for Maison Margiela, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Jean Paul Gaultier, as well as taking a look at the "Material Girl" hitmaker Exclusive interview. Delving into themes of feminism, sexuality, religion, and diversity.
"As the first protagonist, it could not be anyone else but Madonna, a global icon, pioneer, diva and pop star who has dedicated herself to this artistic project for more than four decades," the publication said of the Icon Issue cover said the star. Because of the religious reference - the Madonna is called the Virgin - some consider this blasphemous.
Madonna announced on January 17 that she would embark on a celebratory tour to celebrate her 40th anniversary as the Queen of Pop. During the tour, Madonna promises to perform some of her biggest hits from her four decades as a best-selling artist. "I'm excited to explore as many songs as possible and hopefully give my fans the show they've been waiting for," Madonna said in a statement.
The celebratory tour will kick off in Vancouver in July 2023 and hit 35 cities in North America and Europe (including London on October 14) before concluding in Amsterdam in early December.
