Pleating With Iris van Herpen
Iris van Herpen is making a collective garment at the Brooklyn Museum, Trump’s Smithsonian warpath, and Rice University goes tuition-free for many.
Iris van Herpen, a renowned fashion designer, invites visitors to the Brooklyn Museum to participate in creating a unique garment. At the exhibition, attendees can join the Dutch designer in the creation of a dress that will evolve throughout the exhibition's duration. The live installation at the Brooklyn Museum, titled Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, offers a rare opportunity to interact with the artist and contribute to the development of the garment.
Iris van Herpen emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship and the intimate connection between the designer and the visitor, stating, "Hands are like a language," as we pleat a textile together inside the recreated atelier at the center of the exhibition. The museum's decision to showcase this innovative installation aims to share the beauty of Iris van Herpen's craftsmanship in an intimate setting, fostering a deeper connection between the artist and the audience.
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