Saturday, April 18, 2009

Conceptualism

1960s onwards
A movement founded on the principal that art is a 'concept' rather then a material object.Joseph Kosuth, One and Three Chairs (1965)


One of today's most intellectually driven designers, Margiela creates collections that challenge generally accepted ideas about high fashion's exclusivity. Margiela embraces second-hand and cheap materials, exposes inside of the clothing, and combines classic tailoring with conceptuality. Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2009.

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