10 Corso Como celebrates creativity via Paris and Milan exhibitions in collaboration with Spring Studios
Spring Studios has partnered with Milanese concept store 10 Corso Como and with LVMH Métiers d'Art to celebrate contemporary creativity through an itinerant exhibition. Last year, Spring Studios launched ODE, an editorial project aiming to 'discover and support the next wave of disruptive creatives.' The project's second edition, entitled 'ODE to Wonder', showcases the work of 25 talents through an exhibition open until May 28 at the headquarters of LVMH Métiers d'Art, at 69 rue Réaumur in Paris, then from May 29 to June 4 at the 10 Corso Como store in Milan.
The exhibition presents the work of 25 artists from all over the world, including Ukrainian designer Julie Pelipas, her compatriot Elizaveta Litovka, renowned for her sculptural shoes, fashion photographer Woody Bos, Montreal actor-director Coco Baudelle, Chinese artist Shuo Hao, and photographers Alex Dobé from France and Davide Santinelli from Italy.
ODE to Wonder is themed around 'magic, mystery and unlimited curiosity,' and it 'shines a spotlight on both these talented artists' creative freedom and their collaborations with prestigious labels such as Marni and Sunnei, offering a contemporary vision of wonder and innovation,' said Spring Studios in a press release.
ODE is designed to act as a cultural movement and creative talent incubator, promoting artistic independence and supporting the most visionary emerging talent. It is a constantly evolving platform featuring an annual publication, events and collaborations, and producing editorial content, interviews and visual stories in the fields of photography, fashion and art.
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