Here’s a sneak peek to photos of actress Tilda Swinton shot by famed photographers Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin for the upcoming V MAGAZINE (issue #65). The art-house goddess reveals her personal opinions on the importance of breaking away from Society’s norm. The photo shoot is titled “SENSE AND SENSUALITY”.

Tilda Swinton hasn’t transcended notions of gender and sex as much as she’s obliterated them. Now, at 49, she’s adding age to the hit list in one of the year’s most erotically charged roles. Text: Anthony Kaufman. V65 does not hit newsstands until May 11th, 2010.

Also photos of a music profile spread titled “SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER”. It’s the long, hot season when music takes center stage. From monster rock fests to the bar down the block. Fresh off the Coachella circuit, these five acts are writing the sound track to Summer 2010. The article is featuring hot bands, shot by photographer Chad Pitman and styled by Catherine Newell-Hanson for the upcoming V MAGAZINE (issue #65). Text: T. Cole Rachel.

L to R: These are 2 of the 5 acts featured: Miike Snow and Florence and the Machine