Walter De Maria Sculptures Appear on Calvin Klein Runway at New York Fashion Week
For the Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2027 show at New York's Terminal Warehouse, curator Antwaun Sargent chose significant pieces by Walter De Maria. The event showcased Creative Director Veronica Leoni's creations alongside De Maria's works, including "Polygon," "Meter Row," and parts of the Truth/Beauty series. Sargent emphasized the mutual appreciation for materials and their effect on viewers. He pointed out Leoni's artistic ties and De Maria's commitment to precision and form. The runway design surrounded the artwork, underscoring its significance. Sargent remarked that the art transcends mere decoration, embodying De Maria's installation approach. He characterized the event as a convergence of three New York icons, illustrating Minimalism's journey from the 1960s to 2013.
Key facts
- Walter De Maria works were shown on the Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2027 runway at New York's Terminal Warehouse.
- Curator Antwaun Sargent selected the De Maria pieces; Veronica Leoni is Calvin Klein Creative Director.
- Works included "Polygon" and "Meter Row" pieces, plus Truth/Beauty, partially realized before De Maria's death in 2013.
- Sargent cited precision, repetition, and form as values linking De Maria's art to Leoni's re-envisioning of Calvin Klein.
- The runway circles the artwork, so the new fashion cannot be seen without the art.
- Sargent said the installation follows how De Maria installed works out west and in SoHo.
- Sargent called the show a meeting of three New York icons: the terminal, De Maria, and Calvin Klein.
- Minimalism evolved from the 1960s through De Maria's death in 2013, a span reflected in both his career and the brand.
Entities
Artists
- Walter De Maria
- Antwaun Sargent
- Veronica Leoni
- Calvin Klein
- Donald Judd
- Sol LeWitt
- Frank Stella
- Jack Moss
- Rick Owens
- Pieter Mulier
- Jonathan Anderson
- Grace Wales Bonner
- Christian Lacroix
- Kate Moss
- Manolo Blahnik
Institutions
- Calvin Klein
- CULTURED
- Calvin Klein Collection
- Gagosian
- Wallpaper*
- AnOther
- 10 Magazine
- Rizzoli
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Terminal Warehouse
- SoHo
- Manhattan
- Chelsea
- Italy