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‘I’m creating a space that’s between reality and dreaming.’ – Iris van Herpen. Iris van Herpen is one of the most extraordinary fashion creatives of her generation. She is a visionary. #IrisvanHerpenGOMA is coming to GOMA🎟️ Glynis Traill-Nash Queensland Australia

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Miss Frostgiant2 years ago

@GlynisTN @Queensland so excited for goma to finally have another exciting fashion exhibition

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NotMaitreya2 years ago

@GlynisTN @Queensland Let's talk about dreaming and reality shall we? "So you should view this fleeting world -- A star at dawn, a bubble in a stream, A flash of lightning in a summer cloud, A flickering lamp, a phantom, and a dream." - Mahayana Buddhist Sutras

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Tess Lainie La La2 years ago

@GlynisTN @Queensland 29 June to 7 October 2024. Definitely going to try to get there for this one!!!

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