NOUREDDINE AMIR’S SCULPTED DRESSES
PRESS RELEASE
From March 9 to April 3, 2016, the Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent will present a free exhibition of works by the Moroccan couturier Noureddine Amir. His creations are truly sculptural adornments made using a variety of materials. After falling in love with his work, Pierre Bergé wanted to devote an exhibition to him at the Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent.
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Robe spirale, tubes d’organza remplis de raphia © Cringuta Pinzaru
LES ROBES SCULPTURES DE NOUREDDINE AMIR
Exposition 9 mars — 3 avril 2016
Entrée libre d u m a rd i a u d i m a n c h e d e 1 1 h e u re s à 1 8 h e u re s (d e rn i è re e n t ré e à 1 7 h 3 0 )
5, AVENUE MARCEAU, PARIS 16 e
1 - Exhibition poster Organza tubes filled with raffia © photo Cringuta Pinzaru
Noureddine Amir creates garments resembling contemporary sculptures, favoring long silhouettes, impeccably refined lines, and the effects created by the material itself. The couturier’s collections are characterized by a strong sense of sophistication and detail through the use of carefully chosen fabrics. He primarily plays with texture, even going as far as creating his own raw materials. Employing raffia, henna-printed fabrics, and jute canvas paired with silk chiffon and organza, he fashions his clothing like a sculptor. Curator : Hamid Fardjad Set Designer : Christophe Martin
“I accumulate mountains of materials. Then I feel them, I mix them, I experiment... I begin in the middle, the belly around which I create the dress. And I never know at what point I’ll stop. The form creates itself. It is born out of the material.” Noureddine Amir
PRESS CONTACT Simon Freschard 01 44 31 64 19 s.freschard@fondation-pb-ysl.net