Heavenly bodies met exhibit

Showcasing the influence of religious art on innovative fashions, this two-volume set explores the role of spirituality in contemporary culture. The Costume Institute's spring exhibition—at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters—features a dialogue between fashion and medieval art from The Met collection to examine fashion's ongoing engagement with the devotional practices and traditions of Catholicism.

Serving as the cornerstone of the exhibition, papal robes and accessories from the Sistine Chapel sacristy, many of which have never been seen outside The Vatican, are on view in the Anna Wintour Costume Center.

Heavenly bodies: fashion and the catholic imagination

Fashions from the early twentieth century to the present are shown in the Byzantine and medieval galleries, part of the Robert Lehman Wing, and at The Met Cloisters. Accompanied by a catalogue. It confirms the historical, even mystical power of fashion, its worthiness of serious attention. But its new exhibit. The exhibition is made possible by Christine and Stephen A.

Schwarzman and. Additional support is provided by. Nancy Chilton, chief communications officer for The Costume Institute, takes a look back at the history of The Met Gala —from its inception in to the red carpet spectacle of today—and shares her favorite moments from the past ten years.

Heavenly bodies met book

Luminous stained glass, precious jeweled crosses, sacred relics, and other devotional treasures have inspired our divine collection celebrating The Costume Institute's exhibition. Shop now. Courtesy of Dior Heritage Collection, Paris. Digital composite scan by Katerina Jebb. All Past Exhibitions.