IRIS VAN HERPEN. SCULPTING THE SENSES | MUSÉE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS
29 November 2023 - 28 April 2024
This winter Iris Van Herpen is set to take centre stage at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the vast retrospective show will run from 29th November to 28th April and promises to be nothing short of exceptional. At ‘Sculpting the Senses’ you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in Iris Van Herpen's captivating world. With a curated collection of more than 140 Haute Couture designs and accessories being shown alongside contemporary works from other artists, this exhibition will take you on a journey through eight major themes, offering a profound insight into van Herpen’s creative process. As an artist honoured to be part of this show I can't help but express my excitement for this extraordinary upcoming exhibition.
Luigi and Iango for Iris van Herpen – Skeleton Dress, in collaboration with Isaie Bloch Capriole Collection (2020) / ©Photo: Iris van Herpen private collection
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs has a rich history of celebrating innovation and creativity in the world of art and design, and Iris Van Herpen's retrospective is no exception. The Dutch designer, renowned for her sculptural and futuristic collections, has pushed the boundaries of fashion with her unique vision.
Kate MccGwire, INVEIGLE (2023) / ©Photo: JP Bland
Included in this wonderful retrospective is a new cabinet piece 'INVEIGLE' (2023), this is the first time that this new pheasant feather work will be shown and I can’t think of a more perfect setting. Van Herpen’s exploration of the body's place in space, its relationship to clothing, and its environment is a theme that resonates deeply with my own work.
Rogan Brown, Fallen Angel Wings (2014) / ©Photo: Rogan Brown
‘Sculpting the Senses’ is a testament to the power of art to challenge perspectives and inspire innovation. In a world that's evolving rapidly, van Herpen’s visionary perspective offers us a glimpse into the future of fashion and design. See you at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs where this exhibition is bound to leave a lasting impression.
Wim Delvoye – Nautilus (2017) / ©Photo: Adagp, Paris
IRIS VAN HERPEN. SCULPTING THE SENSES
Musée des Arts Décoratifs | Paris
29 November 2023 - 28 April 2024