Raf Simons in Tokyo
Cecilia Biemann — October 19, 2008 — Art & Design
References: kultureflash.net & designboom
In a unique meeting of art and fashion, Los Angeles-based artist Sterling Ruby used the walls, floors and ceilings of Raf Simons' Tokyo clothing boutique as a canvas.
The effect of the blue paint splattered against the stark white surfaces is striking. Undertaking a project like this would be every paintbrush-toting kid's dream!
Perhaps I have watched too many episodes of 'Dexter,' but the boutique looks a bit like a blue-blooded crime scene to me.
Implications - QUOTATIONS ARE FOR QUOTES. SINGLE QUOTES ARE FOR TITLES
"Art everywhere" is an emerging design trope that treats every flat surface as a potential mural or canvas. Companies whose storefronts, offices or products sport artistic depictions everywhere will certainly attract the growing segment of the population interested in painting, illustration or design in general.
The effect of the blue paint splattered against the stark white surfaces is striking. Undertaking a project like this would be every paintbrush-toting kid's dream!
Perhaps I have watched too many episodes of 'Dexter,' but the boutique looks a bit like a blue-blooded crime scene to me.
Implications - QUOTATIONS ARE FOR QUOTES. SINGLE QUOTES ARE FOR TITLES
"Art everywhere" is an emerging design trope that treats every flat surface as a potential mural or canvas. Companies whose storefronts, offices or products sport artistic depictions everywhere will certainly attract the growing segment of the population interested in painting, illustration or design in general.
Trend Themes
1. Art Everywhere - Companies can attract the growing segment of the population interested in painting, illustration, or design by integrating artistic depictions into their storefronts, offices, or products.
2. Retail as Canvas - In a unique convergence of art and fashion, using walls, floors, and ceilings as canvases in retail spaces can create a striking and memorable visual experience for customers.
3. Interactive Retail Experiences - By transforming retail spaces into immersive environments, brands can engage with customers on a deeper level, creating memorable and Instagrammable moments.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - By incorporating art into their stores, retailers can create a unique and immersive shopping experience that appeals to art enthusiasts and designers.
2. Art - The integration of art into retail spaces provides new opportunities for artists to showcase their work and collaborate with brands in a commercial setting.
3. Design - Designers can explore the intersection of art and fashion by using retail spaces as a canvas, creating visually captivating environments that enhance the shopping experience.
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