Ignasi Monreal’s Work With Gucci Brought New Life to Renaissance Masterpieces

We speak to the artist about his process, references and their collaboration HYPEBEAST Features June 08, 2018 Ignasi Monreal’s Work With Gucci Brought New Life to Renaissance Masterpieces We speak to the artist about his process, references and their collaboration. [IGNASI MONREAL, 2017] IGNASI MONREAL, 2017 Collaborating with digital illustrator Ignasi Monreal on his most recent campaign, Gucci’s Alessandro Michele has brought topics of art history to the forefront of the fashion Internet. To revisit this time period feels refreshingly strange in a culture of impermanent imagery and fleeting consumption. But perhaps we find comfort in the idea of longevity, or are simply looking to a new outlet for escapism and fantasy. Or, is it a way of rebelling against fashion’s fixation on newness and shifting trends? Some insight into this might reside in the word “Renaissance” itself. These images were conceived to have a powerful first impact, but if you look closely...you’ll be rewarded with hidden gems. [IGNASI MONREAL, 2017] IGNASI MONREAL 2017 Translating to “rebirth” in French, the period we often consider to be the height of art and cultural progression, was really an ode to Classical Greece at its peak a couple thousand years before. Think of the ‘90s throwback we’re seeing now, but on a much bigger scale, and lasting several centuries. With this is mind, and the rise of events like this year’s Vatican-themed Met Gala, would it be bold to say that we’re tip-toeing into another rebirth of classical antiquity, or will our revived interests die as fast as any other trend? Short lived or not, Alessandro Michele and Ignasi Monreal have reimagined some of the most iconic works of the Renaissance into the Gucci universe, where their aesthetics are no longer tied to any specific time period. Ornate embellishments and figures of fantasy portrayed by Master painters have been paired with pop culture references, and tattooed, selfie-taking youngsters. Perhaps what is most unique about this series though, is its ability to smash together just the right amount of familiarity, newness, and parody, giving it mass appeal beyond art enthusiasts. [READ FULL ARTICLE ON HYPEBEAST →]( [More HYPEBEAST Features]( [[FASHION]( [Here Are the Biggest Trends to Expect for Spring/Summer 2019]( [[SPORTS]( [Here Are Some of the Best LeBron James & J.R. Smith Game 1 Memes on Twitter]( Get The App Free on iOS and Android Follow 2018 HYPEBEAST Limited. All Rights Reserved [Manage Subscriptions]( [Unsubscribe](=--ec61e188930537e930bb4820eec660eeea7218e3) You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to HYPEBEAST's marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from us any time by clicking [here](=--ec61e188930537e930bb4820eec660eeea7218e3). Our Mailing Address: HYPEBEAST, 12F, 10-16 Kwai Ting Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong