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HUSSEIN CHALAYAN: 1994-2010
until Sunday October 24 2010
Istanbul Modern
Meclis-i Mebusan Ave. Liman İşletmeleri. Sahası Antrepo No:4 Karaköy
Istanbul
Turkey
Istanbul Modern is pleased to host the most comprehensive exhibition in Turkey of works by Hussein Chalayan, one of the leading names of contemporary art and fashion.
Presenting fashion as an area for exploration, where concepts find an expression, Hussein Chalayan challenges the preconceived notions about the meaning of clothing. Inspired by ideas drawn from disciplines not readily associated with fashion, and motivated by the political, social and economic realities of today, he creates designs that explore his conceptual ideas with a philosophical approach. His garments are imbued with the thought processes behind them while his acclaimed runway shows function as performance pieces. Besides fashion collections, he makes installations, directs short films and designs costumes for stage.
Organized as part of the İstanbul European Capital culture events, the exhibition entitled 'Hussein Chalayan:1994-2010' is a joint effort of the İstanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters' Associations (ITKIB), the 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency, İstanbul Fashion Week 2010, İstanbul Fashion Academy (IMA), İstanbul Modern and the Design Museum, London.