Duro Olowu: Seeing
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Explore the work of Duro Olowu is a visionary designer of twenty-first century womenswear and the art pieces that have inspired him. When Olowu founded his eponymous label in 2004, globalization had ushered in an era of transculturalism, defined by cross-border exchanges of art, information, goods, and experiences. Olowu embodies this era in both his work and persona, and his work reflects inspirations ranging from fine art to the culture of cities such as London, Lagos, Marrakech, Mexico City, Paris, and Tokyo. His signature pieces are intricate, unexpected bouquets of global prints, patterns, textiles, and fabrics, seamlessly combined through expert tailoring, and his quintessential creation even has its own moniker--the "Duro"--a dress consisting of an Empire waist, wide sleeves, and various patchwork fabrics. This book highlights Olowu's influence on designers and creators of all kinds. His designs are shown alongside work that he has chosen from MCA Chicago's storied collections of photographs, paintings, sculptures, and films. By being both the show's subject and curator, Olowu is reimagining relationships between artists across media, time, and geography. Essays by Helen Molesworth, Valerie Steele, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, and Ekow Eshun will contextualize Olowu as someone working at the forefront of art and fashion.
Publishing with Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Publishing with Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:3791359487
ISBN13:9783791359489
Release Date:March 2020
Publisher:Prestel Publishing
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 5.5" x 7.8"
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