Fashion meets art, with a little help from Vogue

Fifteen top fashion designers were given the chance to choose their favorite artists to collaborate on a special exhibition called “Fashion into Art.” The result? Art, art and more art.

The exhibition was organized by Vogue Korea, which celebrates its 15^th anniversary this year. Lee Myung-hee, editor-in-chief of Vogue Korea, was present at the preview last Monday, dressed in chic black and white, beaming and ushering visitors to the best spots to admire the artworks.

“It was indeed difficult to gather such celebrated artists together and display their works at a single venue, but they all agreed on the experimental project and eventually came up with an original and creative event,” Lee says.

The exhibition showcases 15 artworks, including installations, video art, sculpture and paintings.

Artists, both in modern art and in fashion, have a reputation of being rather strong and stubborn when expressing themselves. Try pairing them up, and what do you get?

“Endless meetings, phone calls, e-mails, a few arguments, but in the end, masterpieces.” 

"Fashion into Art" runs through Aug. 13 at Plateau, Samsung Life Insurance Building.

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