After the success of the Andy Warhol exhibition (and its 40. Therefore, 000 visitors), the Bank Museum in Hyères is a completely different bet. Moreover, Until November 16, it is the universe of Raoul Dufy which is in the spotlight. Furthermore, We know the painter, master of color, lulled by fauvism before being turned upside down by Cézanne. However, But Dufy has also worked a lot in textiles and fashion, an aspect often overlooked by his journey.
Inevitably. Furthermore, in this year of the 40th anniversary of the fashion festival in Hyères, and with the ambition of the city to become a “territorial pole of cultural and creative industries” dedicated to fashion, it takes on its full meaning. Moreover, “An exhibition like this is rare. Nevertheless, There is technique, materials, and history. Therefore, We combine fashion, sewing and know-how, all enriched raoul dufy weaves his art by the archives. Consequently, There is a real place in museums for what is called design today, and which used to be decorative arts. It is important to show this link between art. couturiers”underlines Isabelle Maeght, who helped the city set up this exhibition and facilitate meetings with the House Brochier Soieries, which has loaned most of the rooms.
Dufy. inspired by Hyères
Before discovering the different pieces on display, it is necessary to understand how the painter took the step towards fashion. “It started with the illustrations of the collections of Guillaume Apollinaire, called the bestiary. After that. Paul Poiret notices this work, meets Raoul Dufy and asks him for reasons for his dresses”specifies Franck Mei, director of the Museum of the Bank and co-commissioner of the exhibition. The collaboration is concluded under the gaze of Charles Bianchini. then at the head of one of the largest silk raoul dufy weaves his art houses in France. “This gave Raoul Dufy a certain freedom, who achieved up to 3,000 patterns for Bianchini-Ferier”poursuit Franck Might.
Among the exposed dresses, a model of Paul Poiret welcomes visitors with Dofy’s “Persian” motif: a major and timeless room. The route is then organized around five major themes: stylized bestiary. life scenes, celebration flowers, myths and wonders, and textile abstraction. In addition to the printed fabrics made by Dufy for the Bianchini-Ferier workshops. haute couture pieces-like Chanel models, Agnès b. Or Christian Lacroix, who have all drawn from its reasons – the installation also retains a local flavor. On the hangings that mark out the journey in the heart of the museum. we chose to print the works of Dufy inspired by his passages to Hyères, such as his representations of the Place Stalingrad, the Music Kiosk or the Fountains of the city.
“He created around thirty paintings in raoul dufy weaves his art Hyères. We have no trace of him here, except his work – and that is essential”smiles the site’s director.
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Raoul Dufy and fashion at the Bank Museum in Hyères. From July 18 to November 16. Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price 7 euros.
