World-renowned fashion designer Helmut Lang is diving head first into the art world this summer, debuting his first ever solo exhibition at The Fireplace Project in East Hampton. In a controversial decision, Lang shred the last 6,000 garments in his personal design archive to create the twelve sculptures that make up the exhibition, entitled Make It Hard. The unique floor-to-ceiling columnar forms will be on display from July 22nd until August 8th, so don't forget to stop by!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Helmut Lang Shreds 6,000 Garments in the Name of Art
World-renowned fashion designer Helmut Lang is diving head first into the art world this summer, debuting his first ever solo exhibition at The Fireplace Project in East Hampton. In a controversial decision, Lang shred the last 6,000 garments in his personal design archive to create the twelve sculptures that make up the exhibition, entitled Make It Hard. The unique floor-to-ceiling columnar forms will be on display from July 22nd until August 8th, so don't forget to stop by!
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