AWC and The Arts
Guided Tour of Balenciaga in Black
By Monique Varma
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895 - 1972), is regarded as 'le maître' among couturiers.
"Haute couture is like an orchestra, for which only Balenciaga is the conductor.
The rest of us are just musicians, following the directions he gives us”
-Christian Dior-
The Spanish designer was known as a strict taskmaster who regarded his work as a religion. His complex, sculptural designs worked best in black, one of his favourite colours.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag presents an ode to his designs in black with its fashion exhibition "Balenciaga in Black". Over 100 masterpieces from the collections of Palais Galliera and Maison Balenciaga are stealing the show at Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
This is the first time that such a large selection of Balenciaga's work has been shown in the Netherlands.
Cost: 15 € members/ 20 € non-members
Note: Museum entrance fee of 16 € is not included (entrance is free with museum card) Please buy entrance tickets on the day or by internet.
Cancellation deadline: January 11 (Registration is still possible after this date if there is space)
Registration will open on December 6.
Contact: For further info, contact Jane Choy (jechoy@me.com) or 0654331764.
Note: if registration is full, please go to website calendar to register on the waitlist (not the App), as cancellations frequently occur.