The Art of Customization

22
juillet
2009
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For some of us it’s beach time soon. The time to think about summer accessories. Personalized if possible … And why not display the laughing face of Monsieur A on his towel or sun umbrella personalized by its creator André

André has an urban route marked by the trace of its Mr A graffs since 1985 all over Paris. Painted character and letterings which made his reputation:

André from Arkitip on Vimeo.

A notoriety he decided to use with his clique in activities and festive nightlife, including the Hotel “Amour » where each room is different and decorated by a famous designers… With its restaurant and dessert personalized memory of his favorite character.

Hotel Amour dessert with Monsieur A

Then his identity will be caught by the branding, the first reference to art-making toys Japanese Medicom which after a line of wallets and purse case:

Medicom purse case designed by André
Medicom purse case designed by André

has just launched in Tokyo a new figurine collector Kubrick « Mr. A »:
Kubrick Monsieur A art-toys by André

But also catching the recognition of contemporary art institution with the “Palais de Tokyo” asking him to design a virtual shop (Black Block) where to offer products « hommage » to Mr A.

Skateboard collector with Monsieur A image

Skateboard collector with Monsieur A image


Or how to get the graffiti (and customization) in the history of art … and art to the beach: …

Beach bagBeach bagParasol Monsieur A

These beach accessories were sold in a designers limited serie action for a supermarket, before being collected by Pompidou Centre gallery … from supermarket to collector design store … If you have been smart enough to by some you, you are very welcome to expose them in LoveisCustom photo exposure room …

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