MCM x Yinka Ilori for Seoul Frieze Art Fair 2023
MCM x Yinka Ilori for Seoul Frieze Art Fair 2023
MCM x Yinka Ilori for Seoul Frieze Art Fair 2023
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori, known for his playful design approach, joins The Upcycle Project for a 20-piece exhibit at the MCM HAUS Flagship in Seoul.
Through emotion and perspective, the pieces in this collection converge at the junction of fashion and contemporary art.
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori, known for his playful design approach, joins The Upcycle Project for a 20-piece exhibit at the MCM HAUS Flagship in Seoul.
Through emotion and perspective, the pieces in this collection converge at the junction of fashion and contemporary art.
(Part 1) 'There is Good in All of Us' features an assortment of 10 renewed chairs that incorporate unused Visetos materials.
By repurposing and revitalizing materials, the collaboration highlights the importance of environmental consciousness and responsible consumption.
A true reflection of Ilori's signature approach, the collaboration thrives on diverse color motifs, architecture, and spaces to encourage visitors to see new perspectives.
You Are Beautiful / ‘Olewa’
We are Magic / ‘Iban Ni Wa’
Big Shoes To Fill / ‘Bata Nla Lati Kun’
Paint Me A Picture / ‘Ya Mi Awonan Kan’
Transparency / ’Akoyawo’
Pint of Reflection / ‘Ojjami Ti Itana’
Transparency, Part 2 / ’Akoyawo, Part 2’
Big Shoes To Fill, Part 2 / ‘Bata Nla Lati Kun, Part 2’
(Part 2) 'Looking at Me', the latter half of the exhibit, features a mix of Ilori's older works alongside new ones from his most recent collection.
The first six chairs reflect Ilori’s memories of growing up in London as a British Nigerian and explores heritage, culture and family. The next four (from a new collection titled ‘All of Us’) are bolder, more unapologetic and expressive to capture Ilori’s coming of age as an artist and designer.
The pieces will be on display at the MCM HAUS Flagship Store in Seoul from 4 September until 22 October.
Event Recap:
MCM x Yinka Ilori for Seoul Frieze Art Fair 2023
Guests from around the world joined us to celebrate the unveiling of Yinka Ilori’s vibrant chairs at MCM HAUS.
DISCOVER MORE