Virgil Abloh "Figures of speech":

This Virgil Abloh compendium, created by the designer himself, accompanies his 1980-2019 touring exhibition and offers analysis of his career and his inspirations. More than a catalog, Figures of Speech is a 500-page user's manual to Abloh's genre-bending work in art, fashion, and design....

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Main Author: Abloh, Virgil 1980-2021 (Author, Designer)
Other Authors: Darling, Michael 1968- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, IL Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago 2022
New York DelMonico Books, D.A.P.
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Summary:This Virgil Abloh compendium, created by the designer himself, accompanies his 1980-2019 touring exhibition and offers analysis of his career and his inspirations. More than a catalog, Figures of Speech is a 500-page user's manual to Abloh's genre-bending work in art, fashion, and design. The first section features essays and an interview that examine Abloh's oeuvre through the lenses of contemporary art history, architecture, streetwear, high fashion, and race, to provide insight into a career that cuts across mediums, connecting visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, fashion designers, major brands, and architects. The book also contains an archive of images culled from Abloh's personal files on projects, revealing behind-the-scenes snapshots, prototypes, inspirations, and more accompanied by commentary from the artist. Finally, a full-color plate section offers a view of Abloh's work across disciplines
Item Description:Aus dem Impressum: "First published in 2019" und "This book is published on the occasion of the exhibition Virgil Abloh: 'Figures of Speech' organized by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Exhibition itinerary: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, June 10-September 29, 2019; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, November 12, 2019-March 8, 2020; Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, July 3-September 26, 2021; The Fire Station, Qatar Museums, Doha, November 5, 2021-April 2, 2022; Brooklyn Museum, New York, July 1, 2022-January 29 2023"
Physical Description:159, 16 Seiten, 324 ungezählte Seiten
ISBN:9781636810744

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