GEORGE CONDO, AMERICAN, b. 1957 Limited Edition Silk Scarfs for Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", 2011 Created in a Limited Edition of only 100 Accompanied by a card from the publisher (MM Paris). These scarves of 100% Silk / Twill de Soi were made in France in an edition of only 100. Also bears limited edition label affixed to scarf. Guaranteed Authentic: Do not buy any imitations on the market that lack the original Authenticity Card.
The five different editions referenced the album themes, "Power". "Phoenix", "Face", "Ballerina" and the "Priest" published by M/M Paris. During the creative process, M/M (Paris) created a series of hand drawn ornamented frames to adorn the Condo paintings. M/M said in their press release regarding the collaboration. "The design team decided to use the most striking combinations of the paintings and the frames and transform them into silk scarves." All are in MINT condition, never worn, accompanied by the original publisher's certificate.
These Limited Edition Silk Scarf for Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", 2011 Screenprint on 100% Silk Scarf 35 in x 35 in. (90cm x 90 cm) Stamped; Accompanied by a card from the publisher (MM Paris) noting that this limited edition Scarf of 100% Silk Twill de Soi was made in France in an edition of on only 100. Also bears limited edition label affixed.
Printed 2011 in a design partnership M/M Paris collaborated with Kanye West and commissioned artist George Condo to create album cover art for Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Only 100 of each scarf has been produced. Remember when the master of controversy, Kanye West, stirred up some controversy with a Twitter post of the banned cover of his album, featuring illustrations by artist George Condo? Ultimately, the marketplace won out and a more demure cover was used in the widespread release of the album, instead of the different images Condo had painted for what was originally intended to be five separate covers. Playing with the many possibilities of combining the paintings and the frames, M/M (Paris) and Kanye West wanted to find a luxurious expression of their creative efforts and decided to use the most striking combinations and transform them into voluptuous silk scarves. The combination of this luxurious visual language over the traditional Twill de Soie is the ultimate celebration of the magically ornamented sounds of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
Press Release by GQ at the time: "If you recall the uncensored version, Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album cover depicts our hero reclining on a blue couch, wine glass in hand, super-pleased, naked, and boning his "phoenix." Now it is a silk scarf, and it is kind of awesome. M/M (Paris) just announced a limited edition collection of these beauties, which show off the rest of George Condo’s Yeezy-themed paintings. Wrap ’em around your neck and the artist’s genuinely disturbing work turns into a lush mess of technicolor, gold, and Kanye. Lots and lots of glorious Kanye."
Kanye West is is an American hip hop musician, songwriter, record producer, film director, and fashion designer. West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has been ranked by music critics as among the greatest records of all-time.
George Condo (b. 1957) is a contemporary American painter, sculptor, draughtsman, and printmaker. His work has influenced a whole generation of artists. Condo has exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY; the Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX; the Musée Maillol, Paris, France; the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY; the Stalliche Kunthstalle Baden-Baden, Germany.