Future Beauty

At the end of last year I went to the Future Beauty exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane. I'm only getting around to posting about it now because... laziness? The exhibition explores the innovation of Japanese designers from the 1980s onwards. A host of designers are covered in the exhibition but some of the most notable names include Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto, and Junya Watanabe. Being able to observe garments up close, as well as seeing some laid out flat, gives you a greater understanding of how intricate the pieces really are and the kind of mastery required to be able to manipulate seemingly simple pieces of fabric. Technically you're not supposed to take photos inside the exhibition but I took a few sneaky snaps because I am a delinquent. Complementing the exhibition throughout the gallery are works by Japanese artists like Yayoi Kusama and the return of the Obliteration Room. I also couldn't resist revisiting the Pip & Pop dioramas in the Children's Art Centre because they are my favourite. Future Beauty ends on February 15 so if you haven't seen it already I'd suggest you get a move on.

Photos taken on an iPhone 6 and edited in VSCO cam