American
conceptual artist John Baldessari’s art-inspired creations are the
focus of a novel installation, The Giacometti Variations, on exhibit
at the Prada Foundation in Milan until December 26.
The installation features
nine monumental mannequins inspired by Swiss artist Alberto
Giacometti’s iconic sculptures, dressed in colourful clothing and
accessories designed by Baldessari.
‘Giacometti’s
figures are the most skinny and emaciated sculptures that exist. Why
not push that further?’ Baldessari said in a press statement. ‘Also
there currently is a blurring of art and fashion … Why not fuse the
two-art and fashion-since that idea is in our zeitgeist?’
During the exhibit,
Baldessari will present 18 different looks on the nine statues, in
rotation. For more information, see www.fondazioneprada.org.
