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Vogue. Rocks: Iconic Jewelry Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Costume

Explore 38 stunning high jewelry images by legendary photographers, capturing a century of fashion history in Vogue.

Immerse yourself in the "Vogue. Rocks" exhibition, a unique presentation of jewelry photography from the pages of Vogue magazine. This curated collection showcases 38 iconic images, featuring exquisite pieces from legendary houses like Cartier and Chanel, captured by celebrated photographers such as Helmut Newton and Irving Penn. Explore how high fashion and jewelry have been interpreted through the lens from the 1920s to the present day.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'Vogue. Rocks' presents a curated collection of jewelry photographs published in Vogue magazine from the 1920s to the present day. It features 38 images of iconic jewelry brands interpreted by world-renowned photographers, showcased on renowned models.

Curatorial context

Organized by Condé Nast España and the Museo del Traje. CIPE, the exhibition 'Vogue. Rocks' delves into the intersection of high fashion, jewelry, and photography. It showcases a retrospective of 38 carefully selected photographs that have graced the pages of Vogue worldwide, spanning from the 1920s to contemporary times. The exhibition highlights exquisite jewelry from legendary houses such as Boucheron, Chanel, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels. These pieces are brought to life through the lenses of globally acclaimed photographers including Cecil Beaton, Jean Loup Sieff, Terry Richardson, Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, Edward Steichen, and the distinctive vision of Helmut Newton. Exceptional models like Charlotte Rampling, Uma Thurman, Patti Smith, María Félix, Mónica Belluci, and Laura Ponte lend their presence to these magnificent high jewelry pieces. The exhibition was curated by Rafael Levenfeld and held on the first floor of the museum.

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Admission is free until full capacity is reached.

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Venue
Museum of Costume
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 3, 2008 – Feb 1, 2009
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Rafael Levenfeld, featuring photographic interpretations by Cecil Beaton, Jean Loup Sieff, Terry Richardson, Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, Edward Steichen, and Helmut Newton, and showcasing models such as Charlotte Rampling, Uma Thurman, Patti Smith, María Félix, Mónica Belluci, and Laura Ponte.
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