A new spread in Issue 6 of CR Fashion Book features Kanye West as curator in a selection of work collected under the title 'Blud Rush.' Revealed in a teaser photo by CR Fashion Book, multidimensional artist West contributed an essay to accompany images of artwork by the likes of Richard Prince, Anish Kapoor, Paul McCarthy, and Cecily Brown.
Inspired by the Issue 6 theme of jolie laide, a French expression roughly translated to unconventionally beautiful, West selected works that champion the theme of brutality.
The convergence of hip hop and fine art is not new, given Jay-Z's love of Picasso, but it is a curious pattern. Drake will be curating the music for an interactive exhibit at Sotheby's in spring 2015.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Rapper-curated Art Selections
- Curated selections bring a new perspective to traditional art curation, creating opportunities to collaborate with other forms of media.
- Multidimensional Artists
- The selection of multidimensional artists creates opportunities for unique visual experiences and the possibility to explore other forms of art beyond traditional mediums.
- Convergence of Music and Art
- The intersection of music and art continues to create new opportunities for businesses to explore cross-industry collaboration.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fine Art
- Fine art organizations can leverage rapper-curated art selections to attract new audiences and create exciting exhibits.
- Music
- Music industry professionals can leverage this trend to collaborate with a new group of artists and reach new audiences with their music.
- Fashion
- Fashion companies can tap into the interest in rapper-curated art by incorporating art into their brand or collaborating with artists to create unique collections.
