Sombrealismo: Explore Surrealist Hats & Fashion at the Museum of Costume Exhibition
Delve into a dreamlike world where imaginative headwear becomes artistic expression at this unique exhibition.
The "Sombrealismo. Sombreros en clave surrealista" exhibition at the Museum of Costume presents around thirty surrealist-inspired hats and headdresses. It celebrates the patron saint of hatters by exploring the inherent power and allure of headwear. Discover imaginative creations that merge fashion and fine art, inviting you to experience a fantastical realm of irony and creativity.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition, 'Sombrealismo. Sombreros en clave surrealista,' celebrates the patron saint of hatters with around thirty surrealist-inspired hats and headdresses. It explores the seductive power of hats and invites visitors into a dreamlike world of imagination, fantasy, and irony.
Curatorial context
Launched to commemorate the fifth anniversary of St. Catherine of Alexandria's Day, the patron saint of hatters, 'Sombrealismo. Sombreros en clave surrealista' presents a collection of approximately thirty hats and headdresses inspired by the surrealist art movement. The exhibition aims to unlock the subconscious and highlight the seductive allure and inherent power of hats. Visitors will encounter imaginative creations such as a large peacock eye, ants crawling on a veil, birds taking flight, blue clouds with rain, and a giant mussel shell, among other elegant and bold proposals. These pieces, crafted with diverse techniques and materials, foster a dreamlike atmosphere where irony, reverie, and sarcasm meet imagination, fantasy, and ingenuity, underscoring the close relationship between fashion and art.
The exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Spanish Hatters Association, with exhibition design by Susana Loureda and graphic design by Frédérique Bangerter. It offers a unique perspective on how headwear can transcend mere fashion accessories to become vehicles for artistic expression and conceptual exploration.
Admission and ticket notes
Entry is free until capacity is reached. For information, call 91 550 47 08 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM).
Sombrealismo. Sombreros en clave surrealista key exhibition facts
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Venue
Museum of Costume
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 18, 2017 – Jan 28, 2018
Artist line / attribution
Organized with: Asociación Española de Sombrereros. Exhibition Design: Susana Loureda. Graphic Design: Frédérique Bangerter.
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