We are excited to be back in Paris to discover all things to do in Paris. Iris van Herpen’s first retrospective exhibition -Sculpting the Senses, launches on November 29th at Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris.
IRIS VAN HERPEN “SCULPTING THE SENSES”
Held at the Musée des Arts décoratifs, from November 29th 2023, to April 28th 2024, the exhibition Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses pays tribute to one of the most forward-thinking fashion designers. A pioneer in using new technologies in her discipline, Iris van Herpen transgresses conventional clothing norms while embracing traditional Couture craftsmanship and innovative techniques.
Celebrating Iris van Herpen’s unique approach, this retrospective, organized around nine themes, identifies the essence of her work, merging fashion, contemporary art, design, and science. From 29 November 2023 to 28 April 2024, the exhibition Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses pays tribute to one
of the most forward-thinking fashion designers. A pioneer in using new technologies in her discipline, Iris van Herpen transgresses conventional clothing norms while embracing traditional Couture craftsmanship and innovative techniques.
The exhibition at MAD Paris
The Couture pieces made by Iris van Herpen dialogue with works of contemporary art by artists like the Collectif Mé, Wim Delvoye, Kate MccGwire, Damien Jalet, Kohei Nawa, Casey Curran, Rogan Brown, Jacques Rougerie and design pieces by Neri Oxman, Ren Ri, Ferruccio Laviani, and Tomáš Libertíny, in addition to items from the spheres of the natural sciences, such as skeletons and fossils, thereby instilling a unique resonance with historical pieces. The exhibition will be presented in the Christine & Stephen A. Schwarzman Galleries and curated by Cloé Pitiot and assistant curator Louise Curtis, with the scenography entrusted to Studio Nathalie Crinière.
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