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Taller Missoni, El Arte del Tejido en Movimiento: A Journey into Innovative Fashion and Textile Art

Explore how Missoni revolutionized apparel with their unique blend of artistic and technological research in knitwear.

Delve into the vibrant world of Taller Missoni, a captivating exhibition showcasing the profound impact of the Italian fashion house on textile art. This display highlights Missoni's pioneering approach to materials, color, and design innovation since 1953. Uncover the creative and productive journey that defined their distinctive identity through artistic and technological experimentation.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition celebrates the art of textile and knitwear through the work of Missoni, a renowned Italian fashion and design house. It showcases their creative and productive experience, highlighting their innovative approach to materials and color that has defined their identity since 1953.

Curatorial context

Missoni, a brand born in 1953 from the passion of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni for materials and color, revolutionized the fashion world by merging artistic and technological research to create a new way of interpreting apparel. Recognized as a leading protagonist in global fashion and design, Missoni remains consistently true to the values that shaped its identity. This exhibition, curated by Luca Missoni for the Museo del Traje, features projections, textiles that adorn architectural elements, and installations at the museum's entrance. It offers an intimate look at the creative and productive journey of an Italian enterprise renowned for its technical experimentation and artistic research, particularly in the field of knitwear. The multimedia exhibition, rich in transversal content, launched during a vibrant period for art and fashion in Madrid, coinciding with related exhibitions at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the Istituto Europeo di Design. The Museo del Traje also hosted a parallel event, 'Encuentros con Missoni,' providing direct insight into the firm's work.

Admission and ticket notes

The page does not provide specific ticketing information, but indicates that the exhibition is organized by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and Museo del Traje and located on the first floor. Visitors are directed to related cultural institutions for concurrent exhibitions, and a parallel event 'Encuentros con Missoni' was programmed at the Museo del Traje.

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Venue
Museum of Costume
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 5, 2009 – Apr 5, 2009
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Luca Missoni.
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