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VI Conference on Fashion History, Art, and Design: Exploring Fetishism in Fashion

Discover insights into psychoanalysis, consumerism, and the cultural signification of objects within the fashion world.

The VI Jornadas de Historia, Arte y Diseño de Moda convened as an international scientific forum to debate the complex concept of fetishism in fashion. Held from March 19-21, 2019, the event explored its psychological, social, and cultural dimensions. Sessions covered topics like psychoanalysis, consumption, and the re-signification of fashion objects. Learn about the speakers and themes from this significant academic gathering.

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Exhibition summary

The VI Conference on Fashion History, Art, and Design, held from March 19-21, 2019, served as an international scientific forum to debate the concept of fetishism and its reflection in the world of fashion. The event explored psychoanalysis, consumerism, and the signification of objects through various sessions.

Curatorial context

The VI Jornadas de Historia, Arte y Diseño de Moda (VI Conference on Fashion History, Art, and Design) convened from March 19-21, 2019, as an international scientific forum. Its primary objective was to foster discussion on the multifaceted concept of fetishism and its manifestation within the fashion industry. The conference was structured into five thematic sessions: 'Psychoanalysis and Fetishism,' 'First Skin or Second Skin?,' 'Consumption and Subjectivity around the Fetish Object,' 'The Re-signification of Objects: Footwear, Lingerie, and Other Heteroclite Toys,' and 'Sadomasochism, Mortification, and Mercenary Love.' These sessions delved into the psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of fashion objects, exploring themes of desire, power, provocation, and identity. The event was organized in collaboration with the Centro Superior de Diseño de Moda de Madrid (CSDMM) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

Admission and ticket notes

Registration was required for the VI Jornadas de Historia, Arte y Diseño de Moda. Information and registration details were provided via a PDF form and an email address linked to the Centro Superior de Diseño de Moda de Madrid (csdmm.es). A specific link for registration and contact details were available on the page. The event took place in the 'salón de actos' (auditorium). Basic documentation was provided on the first day. Visitors were directed to www.csdmm.es and [email protected] for more information and registration. An additional registration form and contact details are provided in Spanish (Formulario de inscripción, www.csdmm.es, [email protected]). No pricing information is available on this page. The event also included a school program, suggesting potential specific arrangements for educational groups.

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Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Mar 19, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The event featured contributions from various speakers and researchers, including D. Guillermo García-Badell, D. José Lázaro, D. Pedro Mansilla, Dª. Irene Lázaro Romero, D. Ángel Cordero Ampuero, Dª. Glauce Mendes Vaz, Dª. Lidiane Valeska Gonçalves Vignes, Dª. Luz Neira García, Dª. María Eduarda Araújo Guimaraes, Dª. Charo Otegui, D. Daniel Díez Martínez, D. Luis Carretero, Dª. Gabriela Juanek, D. Héctor Navarro, Dª. Carolina Naya Franco, D. Juan Gutiérrez Fernández-Barja, D. Eduardo Carrero Santamaría, D. Antonio A. Caballero Gálvez, Dª. Ana Pérez Valdés, Dª. Irene Márquez Fernández, Dª. Roberta Bueso Torres, Dª. Diana Lucía Gómez-Chacón, Dª. Laura Luceño Casals, D. Ángel Román Casas, Dª. Gelsys García Lorenzo, D. Álvaro Corrales Álvarez, D. Herbert González Zymla, D. José Arturo Salgado Pantoja, D. Jorge Torrejón Fernández, Dª. Alicia Uceda Plaza, and Dª. Mercedes Rodríguez Sánchez.
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