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Intersecciones: Exploring Ancestral Craft and Contemporary Fashion at Museo del Traje

This special project commemorates the Museo del Traje's centenary, showcasing dialogues between heritage and modern design.

Intersecciones presents a captivating project within the Museo del Traje's permanent exhibition, marking the institution's centenary. This initiative celebrates the legacy of the 1925 Exposición del Traje Regional by showcasing contemporary interventions. Discover unique pieces by renowned artisans and fashion designers who skilfully bridge traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, reinterpreting cultural heritage.

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Exhibition summary

Intersecciones is a project featuring interventions within the Museo del Traje's permanent exhibition, commemorating the museum's centenary and honoring the 1925 Exposición del Traje Regional. The exhibition showcases the work of artisans and fashion designers who use ancestral processes and techniques to create unique pieces, bridging tradition and contemporaneity.

Curatorial context

Intersecciones is a special project presented within the permanent exhibition of the Museo del Traje, designed as part of the institution's centenary commemoration. This initiative pays tribute to the 1925 Exposición del Traje Regional, a pivotal event that laid the foundation for the museum's collections. The exhibition features contemporary interventions by artisans and fashion designers, highlighting their preservation of ancestral processes, materials, and techniques in the creation of unique pieces. The first phase showcases the work of four artisans: Aitor Saraiba's 'Pagana,' inspired by Iberian beliefs and traditions; Sagarminaga Atelier's reinterpretation of an 18th-century coat fused with nature's reclamation; Mercedes Vicente's focus on the bodi as an enhancer of curves; and Woolf4life's exploration of sustainable wool processing and traditional techniques. The second phase, running from June 10 to November 30, 2025, features three fashion designers. Lorenzo Caprile presents an 18th-century dollhouse from his antique collection; Teresa Helbig places porcelain at the center, symbolizing the timelessness and craftsmanship akin to haute couture; and Ana Locking offers three stage costume creations inspired by, and freely reinterpreting, the 18th-century styles found in the 'Exposición del Traje Regional.' Through these dialogues, Intersecciones seeks to rewrite the narrative of clothing, reaffirming the museum's commitment to preserving and reinterpreting cultural heritage and opening new perspectives on fashion, identity, and collective memory.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition "Intersecciones" takes place within the permanent exhibition of the Museo del Traje. Specific ticketing information for "Intersecciones" is not provided, implying it is accessible with general museum admission. Visitors are directed to the museum's main website for further details on visiting and potential admission fees or booking requirements for the permanent collection, which hosts this exhibition.

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 27, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Features interventions by Aitor Saraiba, Sagarminaga Atelier, Mercedes Vicente, Woolf4life, Lorenzo Caprile, Teresa Helbig, and Ana Locking. Curated by Juan Gutiérrez and Daniel Blanco, with coordination by Beatriz Rontomé Miguel and María del Mar Belver García.
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