In October, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles will make a move unprecedented in museum history. It will feature the work of artist Takashi Murakami alongside a pop-up version of a Louis Vuitton store selling luxury leather goods in the middle of the exhibition.
Murakami has specifically designed bags and accessories for this exhibit. As an artist, he has sought to break the barriers between low and high art. Housing a luxury brand within a non-profit gallery accomplishes this task.
In a USAToday article, the museum’s Chief Curator says,
“People have touched base with the play between the commercial arena and high art, but this is a little more confrontational.”
The shop-gallery will offer limited-edition handbags at $875 to $920 featuring designs by Japanese artist. MOCA will not receive any rental fees or profits from the shop. The exhibition runs from October 29 and runs through February 11.
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Murakami has been doing designs for LV for years already. This kind of strikes me as “non-news” news.
September 7th, 2007 at 4:42 am
yeah, that is LV
like all the bags
September 8th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Check out the artwork that Murakami designed for KanYe Wests’ new album.
September 10th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Christmas is a time of mirth for everyone.
Why not give your family and friends to be a gift at christmas?
I am sure fashion items will give them very surprised, right?
Wow, i like lv, I will send my mother a lv bag.
Which gift will you choose?
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