The work of Iris van Herpen is on view at the Brooklyn Museum now through December 6. van Herpen designs wearables with an emphasis on symbiosis and the body’s relation to the space around it. In Sympoiesis, a dress is crafted from Pyrocystis lunula, a bioluminescent algae; in that way it is said to be cultivate rather than crafted.
A pioneer in the use of new technologies, Van Herpen transcends conventional clothing norms while embracing both traditional couture artisanship and innovative techniques. Ranging from the micro to the macro, the exhibition explores the body’s place in space, its relationship to clothing and its environment, and its future in a rapidly changing world.
See the exhibit while you can!
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