Francesco Vezzoli's third solo exhibition at Almine Rech Monaco, titled 'KARL GOES TO MEMPHIS,' runs from March 20 to May 24, 2025. It meticulously recreates Karl Lagerfeld's Monte Carlo apartment, furnished exclusively with items from the Memphis design collective. This exhibition highlights the group's lasting influence on aesthetics, celebrated through vibrant colors and geometric designs. Lagerfeld's passion for Memphis, which began at an 1981 exhibition in Milan, marked a significant shift in his design style from opulent to disruptive, showcasing the relevance of Memphis in contemporary fashion, cinema, and television.
Lagerfeld was captivated by the humor and rebellious spirit of Memphis. For him, 'it was love at first sight,' when he saw the first Memphis show in September '81 in Milan.
Karl Lagerfeld's embrace of Memphis design was part of a larger creative evolution. In the early 1980s, he made a radical shift from his opulent interior style to a disruptive aesthetic.
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