Museums & GalleriesMidtown West

Judith Leiber: Crafting a New York Story

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Description

Judith Leiber’s jeweled, embellished and patterned clutches are the subject of this exhibition, which highlights Leiber’s skillfully crafted handbags. These works of art are influenced by both art deco style and techniques Leiber learned in Europe. Her bags are known for their boundary-pushing qualities from Swarovski crystal–covered pieces to those made with fabrics and material from India, Asia and Africa. 

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Location

Museum of Arts and Design

2 Columbus Circle Manhattan, NY, 10019

Features

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

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