Framed by Ted Noten

Monday 18 March 2013

Seven Necessities: Chastity Belt by Atelier Ted Noten, 2012. Photography: Atelier Ted Noten


Dutch designer Ted Noten has curated the first exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. Called Framed by Ted Noten, the show explores the artist-designer's inspirations alongside a display of his latest collection Seven Necessities, interactive installation Wanna Swap Your Ring, and Lady K Bag edition Prada, which features a gold pistol.

Detail from Seven Necessities: Chastity Belt by Atelier Ted Noten, 2012. Photography: Atelier Ted Noten


Inspirational figures who will feature in the show include Damien Hirst, Marina Abramovic, Charles Bukowski, and Francis Bacon. Also on display will be a series of the folk objects that have inspired Noten, including decorated skulls from Papua New Guinea.

Seven Necessities: Trophy Helmet by Atelier Ted Noten, 2012. Photography: Atelier Ted Noten


Seven Necessities: Trophy Helmet by Atelier Ted Noten, 2012. Photography: Atelier Ted Noten


Lady K 4/7 Bag, Prada, from Lady K series by Atelier Ted Noten, 2007. Photography: Atelier Ted Noten


Framed by Ted Noten runs 25 May - 8 September 2013.

Wanna Swap Your Ring by Atelier Ted Noten. Photography: James Gilberd, Photospace Gallery Wellington

Wanna Swap Your Ring by Atelier Ted Noten at Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, 2010. Photography: Atelier Ted Noten
Wanna Swap Your Ring by Atelier Ted Noten at Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, 2010. Photography: Atelier Ted Noten