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"Multiple Costumes." Harper's Bazar (June 16, 1894) 476. FIDM Museum curators are currently seeking an intern or volunteer to assist with research for an upcoming exhibition and catalogue on women's sportswear from 1800-1950. The... Read Article ››
Behind the scenes tours of the FIDM Museum
Want an unforgettable look behind the scenes at the FIDM Museum? Led by one of our talented curators, these one-hour tours take visitors inside our state-of-the-art storage facilities. Tours are tailored to meet the specific interests of your group.... Read Article ››
Who Plans the Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition?
The mastermind behind the Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition is Michael Black, FIDM Museum Coordinator. Having worked on this annual exhibition for over 10 years, Mike has a deep understanding of the costume design... Read Article ››
Hollywood Behind the Scenes: Exhibition Post-Production
Today we bring you the final installment in Registrar Meghan Hansen's three-part series on producing the Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. Today's post answers one of the most common questions about this annual... Read Article ››
Hollywood Behind the Scenes: Exhibition Production
Part two of Registrar Meghan Hansen's three-part post on producing the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. Today's post focuses on a fascinating aspect of the process: matching costumes to mannequins. ********** As I... Read Article ››
Hollywood Behind the Scenes: Exhibition Pre-Production
When you visit the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, you'll see a flawless display of more than 100 costumes. Of course, those mannequins didn't dress themselves! Today's post, written by FIDM Museum Registrar... Read Article ››
A last look at Modern Love
In today's post, Associate Curator Christina Johnson takes a fond last look at Modern Love. Filled with evocative images, this post offers Christina's visual perspective on the deinstallation of this exhibition. As she describes, removing... Read Article ››
Love is in the Air (or at least in the Galleries) at the FIDM Museum!
During every exhibition, we offer Curator Tours, an opportunity for visitors to experience exhibitions in the company of a FIDM Museum Curator. Recently, Curator Kevin Jones led a very unique tour. Read on to find out more! ********** I receive many... Read Article ››
Australian Adventure
In today's post, Associate Curator Christina Johnson takes us to Bendigo, Australia. As we've described here and here, we spent much of 2013 preparing Modern Love for exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Bendigo, Australia. In this post,... Read Article ››
Summer 2014 internship at the FIDM Museum
Interested in an internship at the FIDM Museum? If so, the time to apply is now! We are currently seeking applicants for our Summer 2014 internship. Application materials are due March 1, 2014. Keep reading for more information on this opportunity.... Read Article ››
Out & About: Weaving Royal Traditions Through Time Symposium 2013
Today's post was written by FIDM Museum Curator Kevin Jones. As you'll find out in this post, Kevin frequently works outside the walls of the FIDM Museum. Traveling, whether to install exhibitions, attend conferences, or conduct research, is... Read Article ››
Opening Feb. 11: The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
In just over three weeks, our annual exhibition of film costumes opens! On February 11, 2014, The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition opens to the public. This year's exhibition will include costumes from more than 20... Read Article ››