Burberry to Showcase Henry Moore Sculptures at Makers House Venue

Burberry to Showcase Henry Moore Sculptures at Makers House Venue Samantha Conti MOORE IS MOORE: Burberry will showcase more than 40 works by the British sculptor Henry Moore as part of its fashion show that will take place later this month at Makers House in London's Soho. As reported, Moore's abstract, curving sculptures were the inspiration behind the collection, which will be Burberry's second see-now, buy-now outing. The Moore show on the ground floor of Makers House will feature sculptures, bronzes, working models, drawings and maquettes, the brand said Wednesday. Christopher Bailey, Burberry's chief creative and chief executive officer, said he's been fascinated by Moore for as long as he can remember, and his work has had a powerful influence. Henry Moore's sculptures will be displayed at Maker's House as part of Burberry's February 2017 show  Courtesy "Looking at, and thinking about, his work set up a series of conversations as we began working on our latest collection," said Bailey, adding that the exhibition is meant to reflect the "enormous contribution" Moore made to the development of contemporary art in the U.K. and beyond. The exhibition, which will run from Feb. 21 to 27, will be accompanied by workshops, events and acoustic performances. This will be Burberry's second time showing at Makers House at 1 Manette Street, a vast, multilevel former Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Read More... Fashion 3