The Complex Art of Mounting Fashion for Egyptomania Exhibition at Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art's exhibition 'Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession' showcases the intricate process of mounting fashion garments, led by curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby and chief conservator Sarah Scaturro. Expert costume mounter Tae Smith was hired to carefully dress six designer gowns on specialized mannequins and dress forms, ensuring preservation and highlighting Egyptian-inspired elements. The exhibition blends contemporary fashion with the museum's Egyptian collection, emphasizing themes of cultural identity and heritage, with mounting taking five days to complete.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession' features six designer garments inspired by ancient Egyptian culture.
- Costume mounter Tae Smith led the mounting process using specialized dress forms and mannequins to avoid garment damage.
- Curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby selected gowns to explore Egyptomania and challenge Eurocentric perspectives on Egyptian identity.
Entities
Artists
- Tae Smith
- Darnell-Jamal Lisby
- Sarah Scaturro
Institutions
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Victoria & Albert Museum
Locations
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA