2012 A sweeping retrospective of the designer’s 40 years of creativity, Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective features a stunning selection of 200 haute couture garments along with numerous photographs, drawings, and films that illustrate the development of Saint Laurent's style and the historical foundations of his work. Organized thematically, the presentation melds design and art to explore the full arc of Saint Laurent’s career, from his first days at Dior in 1958 through the splendor of his evening dresses from 2002. The DAM will be the only United States venue for the exhibition. Special exhibition ticket will be required. Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective is organized by the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent in collaboration with the Denver Art Museum. Major support is provided by Jana and Fred Bartlit, Mike Leprino Family Foundation, Neiman Marcus, and Larimer Square. Additional support is provided by Elisabeth and William Armstrong, Fine Arts Foundation, CBS Outdoor, Grey Goose. the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Image Credits M@2*$P'+,#$/'J"2,#e$[R2$62#"0*E2>?@28$T2,@2"$ !"#$4J*2JA8$4'">R$Qf8$Qd9Q$g$^J5F$=8$Qd9QS$
Our diverse architecture, design, and graphics collection encompasses a broad range of design practices, including architecture, decorative design, graphic design, industrial design, and functional craft. The museum is also the steward of the AIGA Design Archives, a major acquisition received by the museum in 2006 representing the most comprehensive holding of American graphic design from 1980 to the present in the world. This collection of more than 6,000 objects is augmented annually with a gift of about 300 award-winning items from the year’s AIGA design competitions. Follow the links below to view selections from the architecture, design, and graphics collection. Please note that not all works shown below are currently on view. For more information about this collection, visit designcouncil.denverartmuseum.org. Association, Quicksilver Messenger Service, “Space” chaise longue, Karim Rashid !">R+#2>#J"28$T2*+-,8$%$Z"'ER+>*8$T2,@2"$!"#$ 4J*2JA8$\2"A',2,#$&0552>?0,S$