Where Art and Fashion Collide: Coco Chanel and the Arts

Online lecture, organized by Gražina Subelytė, Associate Curator, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, that explores the artistic collaborations of french designer Coco Chanel.

The event explores the connection between the French fashion designer Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel and the world of art, theatre, and dance. Chanel became closely associated with the Parisian artistic and intellectual scene of her time, forging friendships with artists such as Jean Cocteau, Salvador Dalí, and Pablo Picasso. She even declared that “it is artists who have shown me how to be exacting.” The lecture will shed light on Chanel’s friendships and artistic collaborations, revealing how her revolutionary approach to fashion mirrored that of contemporary avant-garde artists.

Remember

• The event is in English and lasts one hour.
• The lecture takes place online. Participants will receive a Zoom link.
• Members only.
• The event will be recorded.