“Behind the Sets” with Heath Mattioli, a set designer and writer

Aug. 20, 2025 5 PM PT

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Heath Mattioli is a set designer and creative known for his striking visual work. His projects include Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album cover, Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God and Saint Laurent’s campaign featuring Zoë Kravitz and Jeremy Allen White. He’s also an author and is currently developing a film adaptation of his book “Disco’s Out…Murder’s In.”

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