Versace Exhibition at Musée Maillol Explores Art Historical References in 7 Iconic Looks
An exhibition at the Musée Maillol in Paris, running from June 5 to September 6, examines the artistic inspirations behind seven iconic looks by Gianni Versace. The show highlights how Versace incorporated elements from Greek antiquity, modernism, Pop Art, and Baroque into his designs. Specific references include the Oroton print, Bauhaus influences from Oskar Schlemmer and Vassily Kandinsky, Marilyn Monroe as Pop Art, the Medusa emblem, the Barocco pattern, Botticelli's Primavera, and modern art from Picasso to Chagall.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Musée Maillol in Paris
- Runs from June 5 to September 6
- Focuses on 7 iconic Versace looks
- Explores artistic inspirations of Gianni Versace
- Includes references to Greek antiquity, Bauhaus, Pop Art, Baroque, Botticelli, and modern art
- Features the Medusa emblem and Barocco pattern
- Highlights Oroton print and its connection to modernism and antiquity
- Covers influences from Picasso, Chagall, Schlemmer, and Kandinsky
Entities
Artists
- Gianni Versace
- Oskar Schlemmer
- Vassily Kandinsky
- Marilyn Monroe
- Sandro Botticelli
- Pablo Picasso
- Marc Chagall
Institutions
- Musée Maillol
Locations
- Paris
- France