Joana Vasconcelos blends art and haute couture in exhibition for Valentino Garavani
Lisbon is hosting an exhibition where works by sculptor Joana Vasconcelos converse with dresses by a renowned Italian designer, fusing domestic life and haute couture.
Lisbon's Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) is hosting an exhibition titled "VENUS – Valentino Garavani through the eyes of Joana Vasconcelos," inspired by the renowned Italian fashion designer. This partnership between Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation is in collaboration with Portuguese sculptor, Joana Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos' exhibition presents a journey that intertwines her own works with those created by Valentino, exploring the designer's use of embroidery and various fabrics. The Portuguese artist aimed to showcase the diversity and uniqueness of Valentino's creations, emphasizing how he transformed fabrics into an idealized, goddess-like woman.
Valentino's archive was extensively used by Vasconcelos to select dresses that deviated from the typical Valentino red, a color synonymous with power, passion, and sensuality. The centerpiece of the exhibition, Valkyrie Venus, is a textile sculpture symbolizing the luxury and duality between domestic and public spaces. The sculptor explained that this paradox was the exhibition's foundation, with the visitor journey featuring Vasconcelos' emblematic works and new creations in harmony with Valentino's garments.
The exhibition, an adapted version of a previous Roman show, celebrates MAAT's 10th anniversary and three other new exhibits.
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