The exposition will challenge and re-conceptualise the way in which conventional fashion exhibitions are presented. A series of site specific installations will be presented throughout the Museum spaces and will examine the intriguing dialogue developed between Yamamoto’s groundbreaking work and the distinctive architectural structure of Design Museum Holon, designed by Ron Arad.
Yohji Yamamoto says "After exhibiting in London, Florence and Paris, it is a natural flow for me to organise an exhibition in Israel this time – a country very rich in culture. In an era where we only receive prepared information, as a thinker, I want to see Israel with my own eyes and feel it through my skin to get to know it well. Now I will be able to experience it live"
The expressive installation, designed by Mr Masao Nihei, will cleverly bring together all the various indoor and outdoor spaces of the museum, including the two major galleries, lab space, garden and public areas. The flow of objects through the various spaces will create a continuous stream of inspiration, inviting visitors to experience a journey of emotions, memories and design
The upper gallery will invite visitors to interact with the abstract installation in a soft, focused and meditative space. A great tree made of lights will occupy the centre of this space, serving as a source of light and energy, for the ten black and red evening gowns located throughout the gallery. The Design Lab, which will be transformed into an integral part of the exhibition space this summer; will show some twenty male figures dressed in black in conversation with a white figure attired in a Pina Bausch gown.
Venue: Design Museum Holon. St. Stephen's Gate (Lion's) 8, Holon, Israel.
Date: July 5 to October 20, 2012.
