Zoe Buckman Installation view of Every Curve, 2016. Papillion Art, Los Angeles, CA. Courtesy the artist.
Museums & GalleriesMidtown

Garmenting: Costume as Contemporary Art

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Description

This exhibit showcases more than 30 contemporary artists who employ the practice of “garmenting”—making or altering clothing for the purpose of art. The show is divided by theme: functionality, cultural difference, gender, activism and performance.

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Location

Museum of Arts and Design

2 Columbus Circle Manhattan, NY, 10019

Features

Type
Museums
Contemporary Collections
Decorative & Folk Art
Seasonal
Spring
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity

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