Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech"

Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech"

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Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech"

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Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech" is an unprecedented publication that delves into the genre-bending work of artist and designer Virgil Abloh (American, b. 1980). 

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The first section features essays and an interview that examine Abloh’s pioneering practice through the lenses of contemporary art history, architecture, streetwear, high fashion, and race to provide insight into a prolific and impactful career that cuts across media, connecting visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, fashion designers, major brands, and architects.

The book also contains a massive archive of images culled from Abloh’s personal files on major projects, revealing behind-the-scenes snapshots, prototypes, inspirations, and more—set to intimate commentary by the artist himself. A gorgeous, full-color, 101-page plate section offers a detailed view Abloh’s work across disciplines. The volume includes essays by curator Michael Darling, Michael Rock, Taiye Selasi, and Lou Stoppard; an in-depth conversation with the artist led by Rem Koolhaas; and creative contributions by Samir Bantal and Anja Aronowsky Cronberg.

Hardcover, 496 pages with 1,932 images, copublished by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and DelMonico Books•Prestel. Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech won 2019 AIGA’s 50 Books Award, a competition that identifies the 50 best-designed books and book covers of the year.

Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” was organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, curated by Michael Darling, James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator, with curatorial assistance from Chanon Kenji Praepipatmongkol, Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow, and presented in the Griffin Galleries of Art, June 10–September 22, 2019. Learn more

ISBN / Item 10080851

Pages 16 pages
Publisher DelMonico Books, Prestel
Published Jan 1, 2019
Language English
Cover type Hardcover

Book details

Authors
Michael Darling
Publisher
DelMonico Books, Prestel
Binding
Hardcover
Published
Jan 1, 2019
Publication year
2019
Pages
16
Dimensions
12" high x 9.1" wide
ISBN
9783791358574
Language
English
Categories
Abloh, VirgilDesignStreetwearStreet Fashion

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