Tokyo Diaries IX

A mental travel preparation.




Hedi Slimane Vogue Hommes Japan, 2008

The eroticism of exotism. The beauty of revealing truth within a cliché. The kimono as pop artefact. The modernity of tradition. The moment when opposites merge. This day is approaching.
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Twombly Dialogues IV

1. Cy Twombly Rotalla, 1986
2. Helmut Lang Jürgen Teller, Backstage Fall/Winter 1999

The second pairing of Twombly and Lang. Here, we can most certainly speak of a direct 'dialogue' - having Lang's shredded clothes sculptures in mind, his series 'Make It Hard' from 2011 vividly seeks in continuing the artistic tradition of Cy Twombly.
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Religiously Transgender

Etro Spring/Summer 2013

Etro explores the essence of its original existence and idea. This time contemplating on the men's galabia and turban. Contemporary and successfully as I may conclude, contrary to first reviewer's opinion.
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The Decorative Anti-Decorative

1. Pablo Picasso Vase deux anses hautes, 1953
2. Ancient pottery, Hohhot, China 500 B.C.
3. Ancient pottery, Japan, Dogu 3000-2000 B.C.

The archaic craft of pottery has recently developed a threatening strength amidst contemporary minimalism. A raw, unfinished and naive quality that makes it a strategically ugly intrudor in polished homes.
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Balenciaga Questions XVIII

1. Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2003
2. Givenchy Fall/Winter 2010

Probably one of my most favourite series, the infamous Balenciaga Questions are back for a short recall. This time revealing the alpine love affair between Nicolas and Riccardo.
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