Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses takes you on a journey from the ocean’s depths to the universe’s outer reaches. Explore the fluidity of water, the physics of motion, the perception of sound and light, and nature’s profound interconnectedness in this immersive fashion exhibition.
More than 140 of Van Herpen’s extraordinary haute couture creations are shown alongside contemporary artworks and designs, as well as scientific artifacts and natural history specimens such as coral, fossils, and skeletons. A soundscape by composer Salvador Breed adds to this interdisciplinary, multisensory experience.
Enjoy a unique opportunity to engage firsthand with the craftsmanship and tactile nature of couture creation in a reimagining of the designer’s atelier.
A World Beyond Our Own
Directed by Diana Markosian, this short film offers an intimate look at the landscapes that inspire Iris van Herpen. Step inside Van Herpen’s world. Discover the visionary reshaping fashion.
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses is organized by Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. The Brooklyn Museum presentation is organized by Matthew Yokobosky, Senior Curator of Fashion and Material Culture, with Imani Williford, Curatorial Assistant, Photography, Fashion, and Material Culture.
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses is co-chaired by Sylvana and Adam Durrett, Jordan Roth, Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, and Amanda and John Waldron.
Sponsored by American Express
This work is supported by the Simons Foundation and is part of its “Infinite Sums” initiative.
Leadership support is provided by Deedee and Barrie Wigmore.
Major support is provided by Lauren Amos.
Significant support is provided by Nancy P. Magoon and John H. and Regina K. Scully.
Above: Iris van Herpen. Hydrozoa Dress, from the Sensory Seas collection, 2020. PETG and glass organza. Collaborator: Shelee Carruthers. Model: Cynthia Arrebola. (Photo: David Ụzọchukwu); Iris van Herpen. Morphogenesis Dress, from the Sensory Seas collection, 2020. Laser-cut and screenprinted mesh, duchesse satin, and laser-cut Plexiglas. Collaborator: Philip Beesley. Model: Yue Han. (Photo: David Ụzọchukwu); Iris van Herpen. Labyrinthine Kimono Dress, from the Sensory Seas collection, 2020. Glass organza, crepe, tulle, and Mylar. Model: Cynthia Arrebola. (Photo: David Ụzọchukwu)
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