The Wall Street Journal takes a look at fashion designer Helmut Lang’s venture into the world of fine art.  The highly recognized designer gave up his practice in 2005 to make a move to fine art, and opens a new show of work at Sperone Westwater this month.  “The definition means nothing,” Lang says, indicating his change in careers. “There are many writers, but only a few are good. There are many architects, but a few are good. Just because someone is a doctor doesn’t mean he’s a good doctor.”

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