Fashion Art Exhibition "GET IN THE HAZE"

 

Where does fashion end and art begin? This question is at the center of the exhibition "GET IN THE HAZE" at freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL in Vienna, Austria. Curated by Lliure Briz and open until September 5th 2011, the show takes a close look at recognized fashion designers and artists who are not afraid of hybrid art forms.

The old dividing lines between artists and designers seem to be dissolving and fading away. The breadth of investigation and inspiration they share is the fullest to date, and richly faceted in perspective. The project embraces a new sense of aesthetics involving both artists and fashion designers, with the challenge of staging the visual impact of these interrelations of contemporary culture. Recognizing that form carries meaning, many designers have chosen to investigate the messages they create. This shift of parameters has enabled designers to think in terms of a concept. Partly, this is related to self-expression, but more importantly it concerns taking responsibility for the broader ramifications of design. The works of the best of today’s designers display self-awareness and at times political intent.

Above all, designers have developed a keen sense of criticism, and work within what is best described as a culture of ideas. And artists today demonstrate a greater interest in other disciplines as well, such as design per se and how it has penetrated our popular and visual culture. Added to this is a strong desire to explore the situational and relational aspects of making objects, installations, and environments. Such works rely heavily on the designed object and require the direct participation of the public.

In this time of cultural fluidity, artists and designers are increasingly exploring each other’s strategies. To further compound matters, some practitioners work in collaboration with their counterparts’ disciplines, while others simply do not wish to be categorized in any one camp. Over and above any questions of definition, what these creators share is an interest in questioning life, by exploring and experimenting with contemporary culture at all levels.

This exhibition reflects the encounter between art, performance, fashion, architecture, and music, conceiving a world of boundless freedom where art and design are pushed beyond any barriers, leaving space for a more organic, visionary mode of expression. Getting in the haze brings a confusion of impressions, making us live a misty and holistic experience of this delightful collision. The selected creators present the best known, emerging, award-winning, and most widely publicized international creative talent, representing outstanding examples of individuality, cutting-edge vision, and fearless enthusiasm.

About the curator Lliure Briz:

Spanish-born, Antwerp-based visual artist Lliure Briz is known for her rich and innovative creations and curatorial practices. She has a background in art direction and visual and site-specific art. Briz has gained international recognition with exhibitions at Art Rotterdam, Errorone (Antwerp), FLACC (Gent, Belgium), and The Center for Endless Progress (Berlin). Curatorial projects include creations and collaborations involving prestigious exhibitions on international art and design talent at Ra (Antwerp), Art Brussels, Mode Museum (Antwerp), and Paris Fashion Week.

Her approach to curatorial projects relating to fashion is always enhanced by her passion for contemporary art. Briz’s conceptual statement on aesthetics is informed by her unique vision on the interrelations between creative disciplines.

Location: freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL

Duration: daily 10.00 – 19.00

Free admission!

For further information please see also www.mqw.at

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