The House of Beauty and Culture:

The House of Beauty and Culture (HOBAC) was an avant-garde boutique, design studio, and crafts collective in late 1980s London, with key figures like Judy Blame, John Moore, Cindy Palmano, and duo Fric and Frack. Until recently, HOBAC’s influence was widely felt, yet barely documented, part of a sub...

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Main Author: Maciejowska, Kasia (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ICA [2016]
Series:Roma publication 276
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:The House of Beauty and Culture (HOBAC) was an avant-garde boutique, design studio, and crafts collective in late 1980s London, with key figures like Judy Blame, John Moore, Cindy Palmano, and duo Fric and Frack. Until recently, HOBAC’s influence was widely felt, yet barely documented, part of a subculture rooted in artistic practice, post-punk rebellion, and resistance to mainstream culture and overproduction. Against a dire socio-political and economic backdrop, they were among the first to upcycle found materials and champion androgynous urban style. Through diligent research, interviews, and countless images, Kasia Maciejowska honours the group’s legacy
Item Description:"A version of this text was originally written as final dissertation for an MA in the History of Design at Royal College of Art and V&A Museum in 2011" (credits)
Physical Description:154 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9789491843686
9491843680

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