Francesco Vezzoli於Almine Rech Monaco的全新展覽「Karl Goes to Memphis」,回顧20世紀設計史上一場令人驚嘆的創意交匯——由設計大師Ettore Sottsass創立的Memphis (孟菲斯)設計運動與Karl Lagerfeld的深刻連繫。
Photo © Jacques SchumacherSuvretta by Ettore Sottsass (1981), ©MemphisRiviera by Michele de Lucchi (1981), ©MemphisPierre by George J. Sowden (1981), ©MemphisHilton by Javier Mariscal (1981), ©MemphisTreetops by Ettore Sottsass (1981), ©Memphis 1980年代初,Lagerfeld遷居蒙地卡羅,入住Giò Ponti設計的Roccabella大樓。為了打造非凡的生活空間,他選擇以大膽、前衛且充滿挑戰性的Memphis設計作品全面裝飾公寓,包括傢具、陶瓷、照明與裝飾品,呈現出融合夢幻與挑釁美學的超現實空間。此次展覽重現Lagerfeld當年的寓所風貌,並展出所有當年使用的Memphis設計原作。
Photo © Jacques Schumacher Oberoj by George J. Sowden (1981), ©MemphisSuper by Martine Bedin (1981), ©MemphisCarlton by Ettore Sottsass (1981), ©MemphisQuisisana by Ettore Sottsass (1981), ©MemphisTawaraya Ring by Masanori Umeda (1981), ©MemphisTreetops by Ettore Sottsass (1981), ©Memphis 展品涵蓋Memphis的經典傑作,如Ettore Sottsass的Carlton書架、Masanori Umeda的Tawaraya Ring (家用拳擊場)、Martine Bedin的Super檯燈、George J. Sowden的Pierre桌、Michele De Lucchi的First椅與Oceanic檯燈,以及Michael Graves的Plaza(室內摩天大樓)等。此外,Matteo Thun的Sacher玄關櫃、Javier Mariscal的Colon邊桌等經典作品也重新亮相,讓參觀者沉浸於1980年代設計的奇異魅力中。
FRANCESCO BY FRANCESCO: THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES, 2003. B/W laser print on canvas with metallic embroidery. 2 pieces - 62 x 51 cm each. Courtesy of the artist Francesco Vezzoli, KARL GOES TO MEMPHIS (I FEEL JUST LIKE A CHILD), 2025 - Inkjet print on canvas, metallic embroidery, artist’s frame / © Francesco Vezzoli - Courtesy of the Artist and Almine Rech Vezzoli特別創作了八幅巴洛克風格刺繡作品,以早期Lagerfeld的照片為靈感,展現他最真實自然的一面,重塑熱愛夜生活與社交文化的時代縮影。展覽更邀請著名設計師Mathias Augustyniak與Michael Amzalag操刀目錄設計,為整體視覺畫龍點睛。
Installation view of Francesco Vezzoli presents KARL GOES TO MEMPHIS Tribute to a historic encounter in Monte Carlo, Almine Rech Monaco, 2025 © Francesco Vezzoli - Courtesy of the Artist, Memphis and Almine Rech - Ph. Nicolas Brasseur Installation view of Francesco Vezzoli presents KARL GOES TO MEMPHIS Tribute to a historic encounter in Monte Carlo, Almine Rech Monaco, 2025 © Francesco Vezzoli - Courtesy of the Artist, Memphis and Almine Rech - Ph. Nicolas Brasseur Installation view of Francesco Vezzoli presents KARL GOES TO MEMPHIS Tribute to a historic encounter in Monte Carlo, Almine Rech Monaco, 2025 © Francesco Vezzoli - Courtesy of the Artist, Memphis and Almine Rech - Ph. Nicolas Brasseur Vezzoli表示:「這次展覽向Karl Lagerfeld與Memphis設計運動的非凡碰撞致敬,是20世紀藝術與建築史上無法複製的創意時刻。它重塑了空間與藝術、時尚和室內設計的界限。」Memphis行政總裁Charley Vezza補充:「這對Memphis而言更是一個圓滿的回歸,以現代視角詮釋品牌的歷史篇章,延續Sottsass和他的同僚們的勇敢與創意。」
Memphis Monaco Sacher Matteo Thun courtesy of Memphis Memphis Monaco Colon Javier Mariscal courtesy of Memphis Memphis Monaco Acapulco George J. Sowden courtesy of Memphis 此次展覽帶領觀眾穿越時空,感受1980年代設計的驚人創意與時代精神,不容錯過。
Installation view of Francesco Vezzoli presents KARL GOES TO MEMPHIS Tribute to a historic encounter in Monte Carlo, Almine Rech Monaco, 2025 © Francesco Vezzoli - Courtesy of the Artist, Memphis and Almine Rech - Ph. Nicolas Brasseur Installation view of Francesco Vezzoli presents KARL GOES TO MEMPHIS Tribute to a historic encounter in Monte Carlo, Almine Rech Monaco, 2025 © Francesco Vezzoli - Courtesy of the Artist, Memphis and Almine Rech - Ph. Nicolas Brasseur