Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | September 2023 |
“Where did I learn to understand sculpture? In the woods by looking at the trees, along roads by observing the formation of clouds, in the studio by studying the model, everywhere except in the schools.” — Auguste Rodin In this edition, we carve our path into the captivating realm of sculptures and their artisans, those who sculpt their names into the annals of art history using mediums as unique as their perspectives. Witness the resurgence of sculpting in our digital age, where technology breathes new life into this ancient craft. Engage in the discourse surrounding sculptures and their evolving presence in the contemporary art landscape. Immerse yourself in the architectural marvels of Dubai that rival the sculpted masterpieces of yore. As September dawns, we celebrate International Day of Peace, Teachers Day, and World Tourism Day. Our Photography Showcase immortalizes fleeting moments and cherished memories through the lenses of talented photographers. It's a realm where emotions and stories are sculpted into visual narratives. Our mission is to illuminate your heart, fuel boundless imagination, and enrapture your focus, all while enriching your essence with sheer brilliance. As you journey through September's edition, let the artistry, both sculpted and fluid, paint the colors of inspiration on the canvas of your soul.
“Where did I learn to understand sculpture? In the woods by looking at the trees, along roads by observing the formation of clouds, in the studio by studying the model, everywhere except in the schools.”
— Auguste Rodin
In this edition, we carve our path into the captivating realm of sculptures and their artisans, those who sculpt their names into the annals of art history using mediums as unique as their perspectives. Witness the resurgence of sculpting in our digital age, where technology breathes new life into this ancient craft. Engage in the discourse surrounding sculptures and their evolving presence in the contemporary art landscape. Immerse yourself in the architectural marvels of Dubai that rival the sculpted masterpieces of yore.
As September dawns, we celebrate International Day of Peace, Teachers Day, and World Tourism Day. Our Photography Showcase immortalizes fleeting moments and cherished memories through the lenses of talented photographers. It's a realm where emotions and stories are sculpted into visual narratives.
Our mission is to illuminate your heart, fuel boundless imagination, and enrapture your focus, all while enriching your essence with sheer brilliance. As you journey through September's edition, let the artistry, both sculpted and fluid, paint the colors of inspiration on the canvas of your soul.
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THREADS<br />
Issey Miyake<br />
“I believe <strong>the</strong>re is Hope <strong>in</strong> Design.<br />
Design evokes Surprise and Joy <strong>in</strong> people.”<br />
I<br />
ssey Miyake, a visionary Japanese fashion<br />
designer, has carved a unique path <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
world of fashion by seamlessly merg<strong>in</strong>g art<br />
and functionality. Renowned for his <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
approach, Miyake’s cloth<strong>in</strong>g designs are<br />
often likened to sculptures that fluidly cascade<br />
and mold around <strong>the</strong> body like water.<br />
His creations go beyond mere fashion, blurr<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> boundaries between cloth<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
art.<br />
Miyake’s journey began with a transformative<br />
encounter with bridges designed by Isamu<br />
Noguchi, spark<strong>in</strong>g his fasc<strong>in</strong>ation with<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terplay between design and functionality.<br />
He pioneered <strong>the</strong> concept of mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
cloth<strong>in</strong>g from “a Piece of Cloth,” meticulously<br />
study<strong>in</strong>g threads and materials to craft <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
textiles that respond to <strong>the</strong> needs of<br />
modern life.<br />
Miyake’s <strong>in</strong>fluence spans diverse cloth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
l<strong>in</strong>es. In <strong>the</strong> 1970s and 1980s, he embarked<br />
on a journey of fabric experimentation, creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
new textiles and cloth<strong>in</strong>g forms. The<br />
collaboration of his studio’s creative m<strong>in</strong>ds<br />
gave birth to unconventional materials and<br />
techniques. He bridged tradition with modernity,<br />
reviv<strong>in</strong>g traditional dye<strong>in</strong>g methods<br />
and comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m with cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge technologies.<br />
The 1980s witnessed Miyake’s exploration<br />
of unconventional materials such as plastic,<br />
paper, and wire, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> his “Body<br />
Works” collection. He also <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>the</strong><br />
brand Plantation, offer<strong>in</strong>g gender-neutral<br />
cloth<strong>in</strong>g that embraced simplicity and versatility.<br />
His pursuit of <strong>in</strong>novation led to <strong>the</strong> birth<br />
of <strong>the</strong> iconic PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE<br />
l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> 1993, focus<strong>in</strong>g on practicality and elegance.<br />
Miyake’s partnership with photographer Irv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Penn marked ano<strong>the</strong>r milestone. Their<br />
silent collaboration resulted <strong>in</strong> dynamic <strong>in</strong>terpretations<br />
of his creations, compil<strong>in</strong>g over<br />
250 photographs <strong>in</strong> seven books. Miyake’s<br />
ethos transcends genres, earn<strong>in</strong>g him recognition<br />
alongside <strong>in</strong>fluential figures.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> 21st century, Miyake’s <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ued with projects like A-POC and <strong>the</strong><br />
HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE collection.<br />
His endeavors expanded beyond fashion,<br />
found<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Miyake Issey Foundation and<br />
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT to <strong>in</strong>spire future generations.<br />
110 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2023</strong> www.magzoid.com
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