These shoes are not functional, and they are so fragile that they cannot be worn. Rather, by making reference to a utilitarian object and fashion item, they offer an artistic treatment of the ethical grey zone related to the use of material from the human body.

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Title
Hair Shoes
Category
Contemporary arts
Artist
Kati Perriard
Material
Human hair, silk tulle, velvet ribbon, leather
Year
1994
Size
Shoe size 38
Owner

Museum für Gestaltung, Kunstgewerbesammlung

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal
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