MoMu Talks: Walter Van Beirendonck

In Belgian premiere, WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK presents two new fashion monographs: DRAW THE WORLD AWAKE and CUT THE WORLD AWAKE, published by Hannibal.

As one of the most influential fashion designers ever, Walter Van Beirendonck has been rethinking and reshaping what contemporary clothing can look and feel like for over four decades. During an exclusive evening at MoMu, the Antwerp Six legend elaborates on his creative method, his inspirations and the over 1,000 pages that make up his new books. He also looks back on his now 40-year career, but also, as always, bursting with ideas and hope, looks to the future

Immerse yourself in the world of the designer during the MoMu Talk and exclusive book signing and find out more about his bold, groundbreaking style and multifaceted sources of inspiration.

For the first time ever, Walter Van Beirendonck opens up his personal archives revealing an incredibly rich but meticulously curated selection of the transmutative drawings that have been crucial in bridging the gap between his mind, his runways and the world at large. A curation of more than five hundred drawings on paper, some dreamt up in the eighties, others just mere weeks ago, offer an unprecedented insight into the wonderful, wild, hopeful world of a true artist who relentlessly follows his calling, no matter the hurdles or setbacks along the way.

Since his student years, Walter Van Beirendonck has been sourcing his materials across art and culture. In an early stage, he processes his inspirations into collages as a pre-meditation for his final creations. This book offers a never-before-seen selection of hand-made colour collages that inspire, excite and provoke.