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Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech
By (artist) Virgil Abloh, Edited by Michael Darling, Foreword by Madeleine Grynsztejn, Text by Samir Bantal, Text by Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, Text by Rem Koolhaas, Text by Michael Rock, Text by Taiye Selasi, Text by Lou Stoppard, Text by George Condo
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The essential volume on the great fashion designer, entrepreneur and Louis Vuitton artistic director, back in print Published with Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. This authoritative Virgil Abloh compendium, created by the designer himself, accompanies his acclaimed landmark 2019–23 touring exhibition and offers in-depth analysis of his career and his inspirations. More than a catalog, Figures of Speech is a 500-page user’s manual to Abloh's genre-bending work in art, fashion and design. The first section features essays and an interview that examine Abloh’s oeuvre through the lenses of contemporary art history, architecture, streetwear, high fashion and race, to provide insight into a prolific and impactful career that cuts across mediums, connecting visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, fashion designers, major brands and architects. The book also contains a massive archive of images culled from Abloh’s personal files on major projects, revealing behind-the-scenes snapshots, prototypes, inspirations and more—accompanied by intimate commentary from the artist. Finally, a gorgeous full-color plate section offers a detailed view of Abloh’s work across disciplines. Virgil Abloh (1980–2021) was a fashion designer and entrepreneur, and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's men's wear collection from 2018 to 2021. He was also CEO of the Milan-based label Off-White, a fashion house he founded in 2013. Born in Rockford, Illinois, to Ghanaian parents, he entered the world of fashion with an internship at Fendi in 2009 alongside rapper Kanye West. The two began an artistic collaboration that would launch Abloh's career with the founding of Off-White. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.
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Published date | 22 Sep 2022
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Pages | 496
Dimensions | 324 x 241 x 0mm (L x W x H)
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ISBN | 978-1-6368-1074-4
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