Fashion/Style
Superheroes
- When
May 7, 2008 – Aug 31, 2008
Tuesdays–Thursdays (9:30am–5:30pm)
Fridays–Saturdays (9:30am–9pm)
Sundays (9:30am–5:30pm)
- Where
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Ave at 82nd St, 212.535.7710) Directions: Main Building: Take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk to Fifth Avenue; OR take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus along Fifth Avenue. The Cloisters: Take the A train to 190th Street and walk, or transfer to the M4 bus and ride north one stop.
- Price
- $20 suggested donation
- Details
- http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={5B98D8A0-AB67-4137-8F5E-873FDB82EE73}
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In association with Giorgio Armani and Vogue's Anna Wintour, curator Harold Koda of the Costume Institute investigates the distinction between costume and clothing. Superheroes delves into fashion's ability to transform and transcend, with the likes of Clark Kent, Tony Stark, and Peter Parker standing in as idealized symbols of physiological perfection. Anti-heroes, good vs evil, patriotism, politics, sexuality, and identity are all sewn into an array of movie costumes and avant-garde haute couture. Prime collisions of the dorky and cosmopolitan include Bernhard Willhelm's 2006 royal-blue dress emblazoned with Superman's red-and-yellow insignia; Thierry Mugler's motorcycle bustier with polychrome handlebars and side-view mirrors; and high-tech Nike and Speedo sportswear á la the Flash.
