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MANOLO BLAHNIK
THE ART OF SHOES The Bata Shoe Museum, a North American cultural landmark with a strong international reputation, has announced the opening of the highly anticipated travelling exhibition MANOLO BLAHNIK: THE ART OF SHOES, a stunning retrospective by one of the world’s most influential figures within the fashion inPHOTO BY RYAN EMBERLEY dustry. After being showcased internationally at venues in Milan, St. Petersburg, Prague and Mr. Manolo Blahnik at the opening of “Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes” exhibition at the Bata Shoe Museum Madrid, between May 16, 2018 through January 6, in Toronto. (CNW Group/Bata Shoe Museum) 2019, Toronto will host the final and only North American stop on this world-class tour. personal journey, inspirations and achievements, For over 45 years, Blahnik’s inventiveness and su- collected over four decades. Visitors will discover perb artisanship has crossed boundaries between how architecture, art, botany, literature, cinema fashion and art, inspiring elegance and perfection. and how countries from around the world have The underlying theme of the exhibition – that played a pivotal role in his designs. Highlights shoes are art – aligns perfectly with Blahnik’s include: Iconic footwear from the early 1970s to own approach to creating footwear. today, exclusive footage of the artist at work, rare examples of Blahnik’s celebrated drawings and sketches and the exquisite collection of Marie Antoinette shoes, created for Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette.
“Using architectural and sculptural lines within his work, Blahnik exquisitely captures the imagination, transforming an everyday accessory into masterpieces of contemporary design.”
To complement the exhibition, the museum is also presenting Exclusively Manolo, a series of rich programming celebrating the exhibition, including exclusive tours, workshops and a film series. Visitors may also purchase an accompanying fully illustrated catalogue published by Skira/Rizzoli, written by Albornoz, based on extensive conversations with Blahnik. For more Blahnik, along with the exhibition’s guest cu- information on the exhibition and programs, rator Dr. Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz, have please visit www.batashoemuseum.ca. hand-selected over 200 shoes and 80 original Sketch by Manolo Blahnik, Carmencita, 2002 drawings to display that seamlessly reflect his Collection. (CNW Group/Bata Shoe Museum)
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