Anecdote Of New York Museum Exhibition

Met Gala China Exhibition 6 things you don't know

China: Through the Looking Glass (China: mirror and water moon) was launched in May 7th, most of which will last until August 16th.

The theme shows the influence of Chinese culture on Western fashion.

Apart from the resplendence of the stars on Met Gala's red carpet, the exhibition also has 6 anecdotes worth mentioning.

1, the theme of the exhibition is inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland children's books

Andrew Bolton, the exhibition curator, said: "the name of this exhibition is from the children's book" Alice in Wonderland. "

In the book, the heroine enters a fictitious parallel world, and every item is the opposite of reality.

Just like Alice's illusory world, this exhibition of clothing is also the product of creativity and imagination.

Through the West

The purpose of this exhibition is to develop Chinese culture and fashion in imaginary China.

2, many clothes do not come from China.

2005 Roberto Cavalli autumn winter series

The picture is one of the 2005 Roberto Cavalli autumn and winter series.

The costumes include Chanel, Barbara, Saint Laurent, McQueen, Lagrange, and other contemporary designers.

The inspiration came from China in eighteenth Century.

The museum said in a statement that the exhibition did not want to highlight political elements, but regarded Orientalism as a creative power and resource.

"Western contemporary works and Chinese traditional costumes show side by side to show the influence of Oriental Culture on Western fashion."

3, the exhibition is also a small film festival.

Wong Kar Wai's 2000 photo of "the mood for life"

Wong Kar Wai, director of Hongkong, is one of the creative guides of this exhibition.

Visitors to the exhibition can also watch Wong Kar Wai's 2000 movie "the mood for life", Bertolucci's 1987 "last emperor", Ang Lee's 2007 Lust Caution, Richard Quin's 1960's "susihuang's world" and Wu Yonggang's silent movie "goddess of the moon" in 1934.

Bertolucci's 1987 "last emperor" photo

Ang Lee's 2007 Lust Caution

Richard Quin's 1960 stills of susihuang's world

Wu Yonggang's silent film "goddess" in 1934

4, John garriano is the guest writer.

John garriano is the guest writer of this exhibition catalogue.

John garriano

John Margiela, the current designer of brand Margiela, is the guest writer of this exhibition catalogue.

Andy Warhol painted Mao in 1983

Popper Godfather Andy Warhol painted Mao in 1983, and was made into a skirt by Chinese designer Tan Yanyu Vivienne Tam and painter Zhang Hongtu in 1995.

6, exhibition exclusive hat

Each model carries a Chinese style hat and headwear.

Legendary captivating division Stephen Jones has made a Chinese style hat and headwear for each model, inspired by Chinese antique vases, teapots and ceramic discs.

The exhibition fully demonstrates the mystery and depth of Chinese traditional culture, and also shows the Oriental elements contained in western fashion.