“Fashion is very much an art form not in spite of the body, but because of it,” says Andrew Bolton, OBE, curator in charge of the Costume Institute. And this year’s exhibition, “Costume Art,” seeks not just to address this tantalizingly complex issue, but to explore it in all its many facets. The central thesis is as simple as it is thrilling: pair existing artworks with corresponding garments or accessories and let your synapses fire. The very layout of the show—broken into sections that move from Biblical nudity to the au courant idea of body diversity to the ways in which we’ve long used clothes not merely to adorn but to subvert and distort the body—indicates just how richly drawn this subject is and why it’s mesmerized artists since time immemorial.
Sinéad Burke, CEO of Tilting the Lens, emphasizes how this exhibit highlights bodies that have traditionally been overlooked, and as someone with a physical disability, she is among those featured. Her body has been memorialized in the exhibition as a custom mannequin, alongside model and musician Aariana Rose Philip, transforming their presence into a lasting part of the narrative around representation, fashion, and identity.
Additionally, this exhibition will be the first in the costume department’s new home, the Conde M. Nast Galleries. Once relegated to a modest 4,500-square-foot space in the museum’s basement, the department will now take flight in a grand, 12,000-square-foot display room on the ground floor, just off the central Great Hall. It is, says Max Hollein, the museum’s director, a symbol of how important clothing has become to The Met’s mission in exploring the many facets of art in the modern age. “We collect paintings, sculptures, textiles, arms and armor, but especially all the fashion,” he says. “And we want to make sure that it’s understood that fashion is a fantastic form of art.”
Featuring testimonials from Misty Copeland, Alex Consani, Gwendoline Christie, Aimee Mullins, Sinéad Burke, Aariana Rose Philip and more.
Director: Nina Ljeti
Directors of Photography: Michael Lopez, Henry Gill
Editor: Evan Allan
Senior Producer: Bety Dereje
Producer: Rashida Josiah
Associate Producers: Anisa Kennar, Justine Ramirez, Lea Donenberg
Camera Operator: Chanthila Phaophanit
Assistant Camera: Kahdeem Prosper Jefferson, Gordan Wong
Gaffers: Billy Voermann, Mary Kalecinska
Swing: Alex Frischman
Audio: Mariya Chulichkova, Joanna Hunt
Set Designers: Ilana Portney, Dana Keren
Production Assistants: Quinton Johnson, Myles Haywood
Runners: Edie Chesters, Rachel Ademidun
Groomer for Andrew Bolton: Shin Arima
Makeup Artist for Sinéad Burke and Alex Consani: Ai Yokomizo
Hairstylist for Sinéad Burke and Alex Consani: Sonny Molina
Makeup Artist for Misty Copeland: Victor Henao
Hairstylist for Misty Copeland: Nai’vasha Grace
Makeup Artist for Aariana Philip: Meadow Soleil Cloud
Makeup Artist for Gwendoline Christie: Daniel Kolaric
Hairstylist for Gwendoline Christie: Joe Kelly
Hair & Makeup Artist for Aimee Mullins: Stèfan Jemeel
Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Senior Production Manager: Venita Singh-Warner
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Assistant Editors: Andy Morell, Fynn Lithgow
Senior Motion Graphics Designer: Samuel Fuller
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Entertainment Director: Sergio Kletnoy
Global Talent Casting Directors: Ignacio Murillo, Morgan Senesi
Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Digital Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Florist: London Blooming Haus
Photography By Paul Westlake
Images Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Special Thanks: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Ernan Eloi
November 25, 2020 at 5:25 pm
A MULHER
Melissa Frank
November 25, 2020 at 5:25 pm
She is such a talented actress. Sadly, they did not cover my two favorite of her roles, “Sarah, Plain and Tall” and “The West Wing.”
Curious World
November 25, 2020 at 7:18 pm
I agree. The ‘Sarah, Plain and Tall’ trilogy was the last time I cared anything about Hallmark movies, and was amazing. And she shone in the West Wing, as well.
Fabiana Pozzobon
November 25, 2020 at 5:26 pm
She’s just amazing ✨
Karla roque
November 25, 2020 at 5:33 pm
WE JUST WANT THE BILLIE INTERVIEW YEAR 4!!!!
Kelsey
November 25, 2020 at 5:34 pm
Her in 101 Dalmatians is an example of Disney doing a live action remake correctly
A B
November 25, 2020 at 6:29 pm
So true! Does the first Pirates of the Caribbean count too? It was technically a ‘remake’ of the theme park attraction!
erich esq
November 25, 2020 at 5:42 pm
Great to see her tackling on her career with such a wisdom and sense of humor.
I hope to see Anjelica Huston in a next video.
originaozz
November 25, 2020 at 5:45 pm
The way she talks about many of her roles just get me to tears (again and again) throughout this video. It really sounds like she’s proud of each of her characters and truly empatize with them. Now I need to binge watch her career!
Sarah Foster
November 25, 2020 at 7:11 pm
And the respect that she has for the people that she’s worked with was so touching! What a legend!
melvina628
November 25, 2020 at 5:47 pm
Her career always seemed excellent, not struggling. Great choices and performances. A master class.
Aaron Jukes
November 25, 2020 at 5:47 pm
A legend.
Henry Witherspoon
November 25, 2020 at 5:47 pm
I’m Not Gonna Be Ignored, Dan
DioneN
November 25, 2020 at 5:48 pm
She’s so amazing, I love her.
Aaron Ford
November 25, 2020 at 5:49 pm
Ummm where Stepford Wives?! What a great career she has I hope she has many more star turns!
Justin Ray Santiago
November 25, 2020 at 5:59 pm
She’s awesome
Justin Ray Santiago
November 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Glenn need an action role!!!
humournoir
November 25, 2020 at 6:14 pm
She said what I was thinking after watching Fatal Attraction. She is not a villain, she’s the victim of the patriarchal system! She was damaged by her father and she looked for affection only, it was never her purposely hurting the family.
To this day because of this character this is my favorite movie.
Andy Jaymes Pirie
November 25, 2020 at 6:28 pm
What a career she has had. Her portrayal of Cruella deVil will always be a favourite of mine. Emma Stone really has some big shoes to fill. Her performance in Fatal Attraction was just superb that line “I’m not going to be annoyed, Dan!!!” The way she said it was incredible.
M Anne
November 25, 2020 at 6:34 pm
What an underrated Gem and Queen! Loved her forever.
Ash
November 25, 2020 at 6:42 pm
Wished she talked about “Stepford Wives,” loved her in it!
Xavier
November 25, 2020 at 6:46 pm
She’s didn’t talk about HOOK!
Bro as a kid I kneeeew even through the makeup it was Cruella because I watched the VHS tapes over and over on hundreds of movies
When I saw it I think probably the fifth or tenth time I heard her cry and was like…. Lemme forward to the credits and see.
vapalaca
November 25, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Supporting actress Oscar next year darlin.
Joe Coe
November 25, 2020 at 7:01 pm
Shade at Streep in the first 30 seconds.
Victor Baltazar
November 25, 2020 at 7:25 pm
no. they are friends
Valter Jose
November 25, 2020 at 7:03 pm
I love her
Cinematic Addict
November 25, 2020 at 7:21 pm
One of the best actresses ever. 101 Dalmatians live action was my first theater experience and was enthralled with Glenn Close as Cruella . The only actress to be nominated so many times and yet to win. She also plays a brief part in Hook. She was the best in Fattal Attraction. I rented Heights at movie gallery because her face was on it.
Steven Owsley
November 25, 2020 at 7:22 pm
One of my favorites of hers, which few know about, is “Paradise Road.” I was also raised with “Sarah Plain and Tall.” My favorite American actress 🙂
Anika Mathur
November 25, 2020 at 7:35 pm
Where’s the Simpsons ?