Shohei Shigematsu: Breaking Cultural Ground with Architecture
Shohei Shigematsu, director of Office for Metropolitan Architecture's New York outpost, is renowned for presenting luxury brands in a fantastical light.
A recent collaboration between OMA and Christian Dior is a display for the exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams in Seoul, showcasing the firm's ability to merge architecture and fashion.
- Shigematsu has been leading OMA's New York office for 19 years.
- OMA has collaborated with Christian Dior on several projects.
Sometimes the space comes first
This article was originally published in The Art Newspaper's Art of Luxury magazine, Autumn/Winter edition, exploring the intersection of luxury fashion, art, and lifestyle.
Author's summary: Shohei Shigematsu breaks cultural ground with architecture.
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