Nick Cave is the current Chairman of the fashion department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and his "soundsuits" reflect both his background in costume and fashion design and an interest in traditional African arts. Cave's "soundsuits" are wearable art, made from myriad materials, including twigs, hats, socks and fur that are worn and danced in as with traditional African costume. Cave currently shows at Jack Shainman gallery in New York. … (read more)

Nick Cave is the current Chairman of the fashion department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and his "soundsuits" reflect both his background in costume and fashion design and an interest in traditional African arts. Cave's "soundsuits" are wearable art, made from myriad materials, including twigs, hats, socks and fur that are worn and danced in as with traditional African costume. Cave currently shows at Jack Shainman gallery in New York.

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