Funking up Antonio López’s legacy

El Museo del Barrio in New York takes a fresh look at Antonio Lpez, the late Puerto Rico-born fashion illustrator best known for his work in publications like American Vogue, Womens Wear Daily (WWD) and the New York Times, with the survey exhibition Funk Fashion (until 26 November). The show aims to delve deeper into the all-encompassing breadth of his work and creative process, says the co-organiser, Rocio Aranda-Alvarando, who points to Lpezs importance as one of the first fashion illustrator