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KAMA, SESSO E DESIGN Until March 10, 2013 Milan, Triennale Design Museum The exhibition curated by Silvana Annicchiarico analyses the relationship between eros and design, investigating ways and forms through which sexuality incorporates itself in the things, beyond the stereotypes of easy scandals. A survey from the historical, mythical and anthropological roots until the present day, with over 200 archaeological finds, drawings, photos, objects and works by artists and designers. From Etruscan vases to Roman amulets, from Piero Fornasetti’s drawings to the pictures by Carlo Mollino and Ettore Sottsass, from the Mae West Sofa by Salvador Dalí to the provocative Great Wall of Vagina by Jamie McCartney. At the same time, eight international designers present their personal interpretation of this theme.
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CHRISTOFLE FANTAISIE D’ART Paris, Musée des Années Trente de Boulogne-Billancourt An exhibition of objects for the house and bijoux witnessing the innovating creativity of Christofle production. In 1830 Charles founded the House and in ’42 patented the special electroplating for silver and gold, that become famous with his name. The show exhibits many precious objects with special plating and enamel finishes that enjoyed great success among the most illustrious people of the time, including Louis Philippe and Napoleon III.
ity, culture, craftsmanship. The exhibit brings together many works, above all sculptures, interior design objects, jewels made from steel, bakelite, stone, aluminium, gold, gems. The exhibition was made possible through the support of Siegelson, Christie’s, Van Cleef & Arpels and private collectors. HOLLYWOOD COSTUME Until January 27, 2013 London, Victoria & Albert Museum Over 100 movie costumes used by actresses and actors on the set, spanning a century of Hollywood film making (from 1912 to 2012), to bring back to life the unforgettable characters from the famous movies: Scarlett O’Hara, Jack Sparrow, Dorothy Gale, Indiana Jones… The show emphasises the important role played by costume design for the screen and takes us through a journey starting from Charlie Chaplin through the Golden age of Hollywood to the special effects of Avatar. Most of the clothes have left their archiveal collections for the first time ever to land at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
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OTHER EVENTS El cuerpo vestido The history of garments Disseny Hub Barcelona Angel’s tears of Gems of the Ocean Pearls in the History of Jewellery Until Juanary 27, 2013 Schmuckmuseum - Pforzheim EXHIBITIONS AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART IN NEW YORK: 1) Colors of the Universe Chinese Hardstone Carving June 16, 2012–January 6, 2013 2) Gems of European Lace, ca. 1600–1920 Until January 13, 2013 3) British Silver The Wealth of a Nation Until January 2013
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4) Turkmen Jewelry from the Collection of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Until February 24, 2013 5) Extravagant Inventions The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens Until January 27, 2013
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