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Discover Ulises Mérida's ORGANIA: A Fashion Installation at the Museum of Costume

Experience the innovative blend of video art and artisanal couture, exploring fashion as a profound personal expression.

The Museum of Costume showcases 'ORGANIA,' a unique installation by Ulises Mérida. This initiative fostered a dialogue with young Spanish creators, transforming its Pasarela into an independent exhibition space. 'ORGANIA' features video art and twelve meticulously crafted, contemporary couture pieces. It aims to define fashion as a powerful medium of personal expression, moving beyond fleeting commercial trends.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases 'ORGANIA,' an installation by Spanish fashion designer Ulises Mérida. It features video art and twelve unique pieces crafted with artisanal techniques, exploring fashion as a form of expression beyond commercial trends.

Curatorial context

The Museum of Costume presents 'ORGANIA,' an installation by emerging Spanish fashion designer Ulises Mérida. This initiative aims to create a dialogue with young Spanish creators, transforming the museum's Pasarela into an independent exhibition space. Mérida's 'ORGANIA' is an installation composed of video art and twelve unique pieces, all meticulously crafted through artisanal couture with contemporary connotations. The collection stands as a statement for fashion as a medium of personal expression, unattached to fleeting commercial trends. The objective is to define a space where various disciplines interact through an innovative staging, fostering new experiences and sensibilities among visitors. The exhibition was curated by Esperanza García Claver, with José María Durán directing the video component. It was located in 'La Pasarela,' on the first floor of the museum.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is part of the museum's temporary programming. Specific ticketing details or admission requirements are not provided on this page, but it is presented within the context of the Museum of Costume's general offerings.

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Venue
Museum of Costume
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 2, 2014 – Apr 20, 2014
Artist line / attribution
Featuring Ulises Mérida, with curation by Esperanza García Claver and direction of the video by José María Durán.
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