Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton
Creating Infinity
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Rizzoli International Publications
Published:26th Sep '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This volume highlights the ambitious collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama, showcasing her artwork alongside the fashion collection. It features insights from experts and reflections from contemporary artists on Kusama's profound influence.
Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton explores the remarkable collaboration between the iconic luxury fashion house and the visionary artist, Yayoi Kusama. This volume highlights the most ambitious partnership in Louis Vuitton's history of working with artists. It showcases Kusama's distinctive artwork alongside the innovative fashion collection she designed, organized around the key artistic themes that inspired this unique project.
The book features contributions from esteemed experts in both the fashion and art worlds. Notable writer Jo-Ann Furniss provides insights into the collaboration from a fashion standpoint, while Mika Yoshitake, a leading curator of Kusama's work, offers a deeper understanding of the artist's influence. Their perspectives help to illuminate the significance of this partnership and its impact on contemporary culture.
In addition to the analysis and artistic exploration, the volume includes reflections from various contemporary artists, celebrities, and influential figures across different industries. These statements celebrate Kusama's extraordinary ability to create imaginative worlds through her signature motifs of polka dots and mirror balls. The book captures the joy and depth of her philosophy regarding art and the universe, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of fashion and art.
"Celebrating Kusama’s pop-cultural influence, the book also includes a number of reflections from modern artists and musicians, including Arca, Katherine Bradford, Anne Imhoff, Ryan McNamara, Raúl de Nieves, Ryan Trecartin, Nora Turato and Jacolby Satterwhite. Each contemporary waxes poetic on Kusama’s impact, as well as her “extraordinary ability to create fantastical worlds through her renowned polka dots and mirror spheres.” ~HYPEBEAST
"...extends an enticing invitation to readers, urging them to embark on an enchanting voyage through the artistic realm of the visionary Yayoi Kusama. The book not only showcases the brilliance of Kusama’s artistic creations but also unveils the revolutionary fashion collection she meticulously crafted in tandem with Louis Vuitton. As you turn its pages, you’ll delve into the fundamental artistic themes that underpinned this remarkable partnership." ~RAIN MAGAZINE
"The book walks through the inspirations behind the many coveted pieces from the past few years and takes the reader on a journey through the genesis of the partnership. Overseen by Ferdinando Verderi and Isabel Venero, the book is not only a timeline but a love letter including memories from an array of people who have worked with Kasuma. Marc Jacobs, Jo-Ann Furniss, Hans Ulrich Obrist, and Mika Yoshitake are just a few of the notable figures who have come together under the namesake of the groundbreaking collections." ~V MAGAZINE
"What do you get when you combine a legendary fashion house and an iconic artist? An avant-garde masterpiece, now captured in this mesmerizing book that appeals to art and fashion aficionados alike." ~THE ZOE REPORT
ISBN: 9780847873838
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240 pages