Monthly Archives: May 2011

Raf Simons for Jil Sander: Fashion & Art

May 31, 2011 – 10:11

In his Autumn/Winter 2009/2010 collection, Raf simons presented linear silhouettes next to sculptural forms inspired by Pol Chambost. MoMu purchased six looks.

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Erwin Wurm group performance with Walter Van Beirendonck at Middelheim Antwerp

May 27, 2011 – 09:57

Austrian artist Erwin Wurm will place 25 works among the permanent collection of the Middelheim open-air museum. He invited Walter Van Beirendonck to collaborate on a series of Performative Sculptures.

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Homage to Ann Salens

May 23, 2011 – 11:24

Christian Wijnants, Hilde Frunt and Sigi created installations honoring the colourful knit dresses Antwerp designer Ann Salens designed in the 1970s.

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Supermarket of Style by Angelo Figus

May 17, 2011 – 12:31

In Agelo Figus’ Supermarket of Style, you’ll find knitted handbags, shoes and trench coats as well as vegetables, flowers and chairs.

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Bruno Pieters: Collections and Unravel

May 9, 2011 – 11:39

Late last year, MoMu received a donation of thirty pieces by Bruno Pieters. A cotton-knitted sleevless dress and a hand-knitted roll-neck jumper are featured at ‘Unravel’.

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Sportive knitwear

May 4, 2011 – 13:05

Because of the way it fit the body and its breathability, knitwear was the prefered fabric for sportswear at the beginning of the 20th century.

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