Isabelle de Borchgrave
Isabelle, Countess de Borchgrave d'Altena | |
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Born | Isabelle Jeanne Marie Alice Jacobs 1946 Brussels, Belgium |
Nationality | Belgian |
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Known for | painting, paper sculpture, installation art, collage |
Isabelle Jeanne Marie Alice Jacobs,[1] by marriage, Countess Isabelle de Borchgrave d'Altena (born 1946 in Brussels) is a prominent Belgian artist and sculptor, best known for her colorful paintings, intricately painted paper sculptures, paper garments and wearable art.[2] She is married to Count Werner de Borchgrave d'Altena.[3]
Early life
Career
Following a visit to the
A major turning point in de Borchgrave's career came in 1998 with her exhibition, "Papier à la Mode", at Musée de l'Impression sur Etoffes in
in Turkey.Over the years, de Borchgrave's paper creations have ranged from an elaborate headdress in the shape of a
In 2008, an installation of over 80 pieces by de Borchgrave opened at the
In 2008, an illustrated hardcover monograph "Paper Illusions: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave" was published in the United States by Abrams Books.[11] The book was well reviewed by The New York Times.[12][13] The monograph was authored by Barbara and René Stoeltie, with an introduction by Hubert de Givenchy.[14]
In February 2011, a large scale installation, "Pulp Fashion: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave" opened at the
In de Borchgrave's art, the starting point is almost always the same: sheets of paper one by one and a half meters (3.3 by 4.9 ft), which she sets to work on with her brushes and paints on an enormous linen-covered table in her studio in Brussels. "Her colors, reports
In 2012, Borchgrave created an installment for the Hillwood Estate, Museums and Gardens in Washington, D.C, titled Pret-a-Papier: The Exquisite Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave. The installment featured Borchgrave's elaborately patterned paper sculptures of shoes, gowns, ballgowns and dress. Many were historically inspired.[22]
Borchgrave also designs patterns for party items for American retail store, Target.[23]
Isabelle de Borchgrave's work has been widely collected by major museums and private collectors. She is represented in the U.S. by the Serge Sorokko Gallery.[24]
Personal life
Isabelle Jacobs married Count Werner de Borchgrave d'Altena in 1975. They have two children. The couple resides in Brussels, Belgium.
Museum exhibitions
- 2018, "Fashioning Art from Paper" at the Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[25]
- 2010, a paper dress by de Borchgrave was included in "Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style" at the Phoenix Art Museum in Arizona.[26]
- 2008, "Rêves de Papier - Isabelle de Borchgrave interprète Mariano Fortuny" opened at the
- 2007, paper sculptures by Isabelle de Borchgrave, at the "Decorative Arts of the Kings" exhibition at the Atlanta, Georgia.[28]
- 1998, "Papiers à la Mode" at the Musée de l'Impression sur Etoffes in Mulhouse, France.[29]
Bibliography
- Globus, D. (2001). The Pop-Up History of Costumes And Dresses. Universe Publishing. ISBN 078-930-507-0.
- De Borchgrave, Isabelle (2004). Mes Carnets De Venise. Flammarion, Paris. ISBN 978-2-08-030455-1.
- Sadraee, Saeed (2004). The Textile Collection of Saeed Sadraee Revisited By Isabelle De Borchgrave. Sadraee. ASIN B000VAD81M.
- Charial, Jean-André, De Borchgrave, Isabelle (2005). Saveurs De Provence. Flammarion, Paris. ISBN 2-08-201273-5.)
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - Brown, Rita, De Borchgrave, Isabelle (2008). Papier À La Mode. Cosacnaify, Brésil. p. 408. ISBN 978-85-7503-743-0.)
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - Barbini, Pascaline (2008). Un Mondo Di Carta - Isabelle De Borchgrave Incontra Mariano Fortuny. Skira, Milan. ISBN 978-88-6130-719-3.
- Stoeltie, Barbara & René (2008). Paper Illusions: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave. ISBN 978-0-8109-7133-2.
- Renzi, M., Acidini, C. (2010). I Medici: il sogno ritorna. Isabelle de Borchgrave a Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Alias. ISBN 978-88-96532-00-3.)
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - D'Alessandro, Jill (2011). Pulp Fashion: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco & Prestel, USA. ISBN 978-3-7913-5105-6.
References
- ^ "Papierkunstenares Isabelle De Borchgrave exposeert". www.bruzz.be.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7112-6465-6.
- ^ "Eretekens". Federale Overheidsdienst Buitenlandse Zaken. 12 July 2013.
- ^ Stoeltie, Barbara. "Paper Illusions: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave", Abrams Books, U.S. October 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ Morris, Roderick (31 May – 1 June 2008). "In Search of Lost Style, with Painted Paper" (PDF). International Herald Tribune. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ "Dancing into Glory: The Golden Age of the Ballets Russes". Ballets-Russes.com. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
- ^ Schiro, Anne-Marie (22 June 1999). "Mannequins, Start to Finish". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ "Religious Wedding of Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Parma and Annemarie Gaultherie van Weezel". Theroyaluniverse.com. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ Stoeltie, Barbara (July 2008). "Pulp Fictions" (PDF). World of Interiors Magazine. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- Amazon.com. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ "The Best Gift Books of 2008". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ Garner, Dwight (27 November 2008). "Gifts Worth Buying a Coffee Table For". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ De Givenchy, Hubert. "Paper Illusions: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave", Abrams Books, U.S. October 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ Pulp Fashion: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave Palace of the Legion of Honor official website.
- San Jose Mercury. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ^ Zinko, Carolyn (6 February 2011). "Isabelle de Borchgrave's 'Pulp Fashion' in S.F." San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ Gereben, Janos (9 February 2011). "'Pulp Fashion' puts art of paper on the runway". San Francisco Examiner. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ Bigelow, Catherine (9 February 2011). "Legion party for artist Isabelle de Borchgrave". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- Departures Magazine. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ Morris, Roderick (30 May 2008). "In Fortuny's footsteps, Isabelle de Borchgrave's painted paper shoes". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ Politanoff, Evelyne (20 July 2012). "Prêt-à-Papier or Couture Paper: The Exquisite Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave". Huffington Post. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Art, explained". Washington Post. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Serge Sorokko Gallery". Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ [1] Isabelle De Borchgrave: Fashioning Art From Paper
- ^ "Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style at the Phoenix Art Museum". Museumpublicity.com. 17 September 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ Rêves de Papier - Isabelle de Borchgrave interprète Mariano Fortuny Archived 19 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine Musée des Tissus official website.
- ^ Decorative Arts of the Kings Exhibition Showcases Opulent Lifestyles of the French Kings Archived 1 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine High Museum of Art official website.
- ^ Isabelle de Borchgrave. Paper Fashion Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Musée de l'Impression sur Etoffes official website.