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Untitled (gown made for <i>Masquerade</i>), by Yin Lam, 1998

Untitled (gown made for <i>Masquerade</i>)

Yin Lam

1998

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Untitled (gown made for <i>Masquerade</i>) is a 1998 by Yin Lam, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Yin Lam
When & what style?
1998
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a gown created by artist Lam, Yin. It’s part of a 1998 project called Masquerade. The piece was made for a special market boutique in Brixton. The London Printworks Trust ran the project. They invited people to try on the clothes and take photos. The goal was to challenge norms and spark conversation. Check out another artist who works with printed fabrics: Lam, Yin.

The story of this work

Overview

A full-length surgical gown is printed with a life-size image of a nude female figure from neck to knees.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Yin Lam

Yin Lam made a 1998 print titled Untitled (gown made for Masquerade). The image is a flat, graphic design of a costume, rendered in bold colors and sharp outlines. It sits in a clean, contemporary style, free of any…

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