The acclaimed 'Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes' exhibition at Museum Kampa showcased the extraordinary work of the world-famous shoe designer. Curated by Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz, this presentation highlighted Blahnik’s creations not merely as fashion items, but as fine artistic objects. Visitors explored inspirations drawn from art and architectural designs, revealing how he elevated shoemaking to an exceptional art form. His creative process, akin to that of a sculptor, was a key focus.
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This exhibition showcased the work of world-famous shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, presenting his creations as artistic objects. Drawing inspiration from art and architecture, the exhibition highlighted how Blahnik elevated shoemaking to the level of art.
The exhibition 'Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes' at Museum Kampa featured the work of the renowned Czech-Spanish shoe designer Manolo Blahnik. After previous showings in Milan and St. Petersburg, Prague marked the brand's first introduction to Central Europe. The exhibition aimed to present Blahnik's shoes not just as fashion items, but as artistic objects, reflecting his inspiration from art and architecture. The concept treated Blahnik's process similarly to that of a sculptor, painter, or architect, emphasizing his dual role as designer and maker, thereby raising shoemaking to an art form. Curated by Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz, the exhibition was divided into six sections, exploring recurrent themes that influenced Blahnik's distinctive style. The designer, born in 1943 on the Canary Islands, often reminisced about his childhood and visits to Prague with his father.
Admission prices are listed for adults (280 CZK), students to 26 (200 CZK), seniors over 60 (200 CZK), and families (560 CZK).
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