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London's Fashion & Textile Museum to launch major Missoni exhibition

Published
Feb 11, 2016

May 6th will see the opening of a major new exhibition, "Missoni Art Colour" at the Fashion and Textile Museum, which was founded by designer Zandra Rhodes, in Bermondsey, South London.

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The exhibition was organised by the MA*GA Art Museum in partnership with Woolmark and was first staged in Gallarate, Italy, on April 19, 2015 to January 24, 2016. It explores the influence of 20th century European art on the fashion and textile designs of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni, whose work is deeply rooted in modern art.

"Missoni Art Colour" focuses on this marriage between art and fashion, and will feature over 60 years of fashion alongside paintings by leading 20th century European artists. In addition, it will showcase never before seen textile studies, paintings and Arazzi by Ottavio Missoni, and mix personal artworks with modernist masterpieces.

The show is organised by MA*GA Art Museum in collaboration with Missoni and Woolmark, as merino wool features in many of the garments shown.

Celia Joicey, Director of the Fashion and Textile Museum, said: “This is the first major exhibition to explore the iconic Missoni fashion house. The mix between fashion and art is always exciting, and this show highlights the important dialogue between post-war Italian artists, designers and industry. It is a privilege for the Fashion and Textile Museum to be the first overseas venue to host ‘Missoni Art Colour’, reflecting London’s position as an international fashion city and cultural hub.”

Emma Zanella, Director of MA*GA Art Museum, said: "We are delighted that the Museum’s collection of Italian modern art will be shown in the UK for the first time. Gallarate is the city where Missoni started its activity in 1953, and presenting the exhibition in London is an opportunity to explore Italian art, fashion and textiles on an international stage.”

Luca Missoni, Director of the Missoni Archive, said: “This exhibition is designed to showcase the creative process of knitting artwork into fashion forms. It is a great opportunity to rediscover the potential of our colourful heritage to make a unique, positive experience. I am pleased that The Woolmark Company will be our partner in bringing this exhibition to London. Wool is an essential ingredient in our work, so much so that wool has practically become a synonym for Missoni: Missoni, knit, wool; wool, knit, Missoni.”

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