This exhibition at Museo del Traje marks the first time Edward Steichen’s original fashion photographs for Vogue and Vanity Fair (1923-1937) are presented in Spain. It delves into his crucial role capturing the contemporary culture of the era, from haute couture by designers like Chanel to celebrity portraits of stars such as Greta Garbo. Visitors gain profound insight into early 20th-century aesthetics and society through these influential works.
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This exhibition presents for the first time in Spain a collection of original photographs by Edward Steichen created for Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines between 1923 and 1937. It explores his role in capturing contemporary culture, including fashion, literature, and cinema, and features portraits of famous stars and designers of the era.
The Museo del Traje proudly presents "Edward Steichen. Fotografía de moda (Los años de Condé Nast, 1923-1937)", a landmark exhibition in Spain showcasing the original photographic work of Edward Steichen for Vogue and Vanity Fair. Steichen, a pivotal figure in 20th-century photography, spent fifteen years with Condé Nast, during which he masterfully documented contemporary culture. His lens captured not only the era's most celebrated stars like Greta Garbo and Gary Cooper but also exquisitely detailed fashion from designers such as Chanel, Lanvin, and Schiaparelli, offering a profound insight into the aesthetic and social milieu of the period. This exhibition, organized by the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography (Minneapolis), the Musée de L’Elysée in Lausanne, and the Subdirección General de Promoción de las Bellas Artes, Ministry of Culture, brings together a significant body of work that defined fashion photography and portraiture. Visitors can engage with these historical images through guided tours offered on Thursdays during the summer and on Saturdays from June 28th, providing an opportunity to appreciate Steichen's artistic vision and its impact on the history of fashion and photography.
Free attendance for guided tours with prior registration. Reservations can be made by phone at 91 550 4700 ext. 4708 (Tuesday to Friday, 10:00-14:00) or via email at [email protected]. The museum also offers extended hours on Thursdays in July and August.
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