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In today's post, Associate Curator Christina Johnson takes us behind the scenes of Inspired Eye: The Donald and Joan Damask Design Collection at the FIDM Museum, explaining how the exhibition's design serves the concept suggested by... Read Article ››
Behind the scenes of Artfully Adorned: Jewelry from the Christie Romero Collection
Today's post offers a look at the many steps involved in curating Artfully Adorned: Jewelry from the Christie Romero Collection. Now on view in the Annette Green Fragrance Archive, this exhibition explores two centuries of jewelry history. Below, former... Read Article ››
BLISS: 19th-Century Wedding Gowns from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection
BLISS: 19th-Century Wedding Gowns from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection February 11-July 5, 2014 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday FREE Wedding Gown England, c. 1838 Jacquard silk, blonde lace & novelty gauze L2011.13.1035A-D Yards of... 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 ››
Making paper wigs
When dressing a mannequin for exhibition, it's important not to overlook the details. Careful attention to the total look makes an ensemble, and an exhibition, complete. Fully dressed mannequins also help visitors better understand the time-period on... Read Article ››
FABULOUS! video
FABULOUS! opened one year ago this week! To celebrate, we're taking a look back at the exhibition via a brief video. Short and sweet, it takes you inside the exhibition for a chance to revist your favorite pieces. You'll even see some pieces that have... Read Article ››
Exhibition design at the FIDM Museum
Exhibition design encompasses every element of an exhibition. Paint colors, platform shapes, cases, lighting, traffic flow and many other elements work together to support and enhance the narrative created by the objects on display. At the FIDM... Read Article ››