IRIS VAN HERPEN. Sculpting the Senses

Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) - 29 November 2023 - 28 April 2024

This exhibition pays tribute to one of the most visionary fashion designers of her generation. A pioneer in integrating new technologies into her craft, Iris van Herpen pushes the boundaries of conventional clothing, embracing both traditional and forward-looking techniques.

Spanning from the micro to the macro level, the exhibition examines the body's place in space, its relationship with clothing and the environment, and its future in a rapidly changing world. A selection of over 100 haute couture pieces by Iris van Herpen engages in dialogue with contemporary artworks by Philip Beesley, the Mé Collective, Wim Delvoye, Rogan Brown, Kate MccGwire, Damien Jalet, Kohei Nawa, Casey Curran, Jacques Rougerie, as well as designs by Neri Oxman, Ren Ri, Ferruccio Laviani, and Tomáš Libertíny.

Additionally, pieces from natural sciences such as corals or fossils create a unique resonance with historical artifacts. The exhibition is presented in the Christine & Stephen A. Schwarzman fashion galleries.