Correspondances - Yohji Yamamoto

Correspondances - Yohji Yamamoto
Correspondences is the title of the Yohji Yamamoto exhibit that will be presented in Florence on the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo n. 67.

Correspondences between over 80 outfits that cover the creativity of one of the most charismatic designers in contemporary fashion, and the rooms, paintings and sculptures of the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Palazzo Pitti. It will be a tightly paced dialogue between different art forms that share a certain idea of beauty.

The clothes to be displayed in the museum's 30 rooms were selected on the basis of their ability to interact with the artworks. The exhibition, art directed by Yohji Yamamoto's long time collaborator Masao Nihei, is characterized by opulent simplicity.

The clothes, shown on Stockman forms, blend with the Gallery's permanent collection. Standing free of showcases, the garments can be admired and touched, allowing viewers to appreciate their absolute beauty, the quality of the materials and perfect design. A dialogue is created by the placement of the garments and the artwork; hinting at hypothetical encounters; seeking eye contact with the observer. The subtle light dominating the exhibition is broken by sudden, harsh flashes.