Several internet users and libraries have joined in, posting their own contributions to the thread initiated by cartoonist Jude Atwood on December 7.
The Lawrence Public Library in Kansas compared itself to a copper-coloured outfit worn by Tilda Swinton on the cover ofStaff at the Herman B Wells Library in Indiana, on the other hand, think their building looks uncannily like the beige monochrome look worn by the actress in the movieFor Jude Atwood, the popularity of his thread underscores just how sharp the architecture of some public buildings can be.
As sharp as Tilda Swinton’s style, which fashion and celebrity publications have repeatedly lauded over the years. “Celebrities, even indie celebrities, wear a lot of different outfits; many famous people are never photographed twice in the same clothes,” he toldmagazine. “Civic architecture around the world is a lot more outré than most people realise; even some small-town libraries have some really beautiful design elements.
Fashion designers have long drawn inspiration from the art world to infuse their collections with energy. Yves Saint Laurent paid homage to Piet Mondrian in his fashion house’s fall/winter 1965 collection, while Kim Jones recently reinvigorated Dior’s men’s line with references to Ghanaian painter Amoako Boafo. These hybrid approaches have the advantage of making culture more accessible, while adding artistic value to fashion.
The creator of the Instagram account @matchwithart gave herself the same mission. She offers her followers the chance to discover the exhibitions of the moment by matching her outfits to the works of her choice. For instance, she chose a colourful dress to “blend in” with the abstract canvas “Net-Grid” by Malaysian artist Mandy El-Sayegh. Art lovers can discover it until January 15 in the Thaddaeus Ropac gallery, as part of the exhibition “Figure One.
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