From 2nd May until 13th August 2023
Discover the temporary exhibition ‘Man Ray and Fashion’ with a MoMu guide who encourages dialogue instead of the traditional monologue.
From 01/05/2023 10:00 pm (UTC) until 13/08/2023 9:59 pm (UTC)
Select the number of participants per guided tour or the number of individual tickets needed.
In this exhibition MoMu highlights the oeuvre of artist Man Ray from the perspective of fashion.
‘Man Ray and Fashion’ is an exhibition that unites Man Ray’s iconic photography and works of art with interbellum fashion silhouettes and the work of contemporary fashion designers and photographers inspired by his work. Among others, the exhibition includes creations by Chanel, Maison Lanvin, Madeleine Vionnet, Norine, Yves Saint Laurent, Martin Margiela, Olivier Theyskens and Dries Van Noten.
Man Ray was an innovator who employed technical ingenuity and humour to ultimately change the way dress would be depicted. His experimental procedures and surrealist winks of the eye brought art and fashion closer together and still influence fashion photography today. Contemporary fashion designers continue to find inspiration in his work, and this is especially true of Belgian fashion designers, with their predilection for Surrealism.
Practical information:
All of the public areas in the building (exhibition rooms, cloakroom, toilets, library, café and shop) are either on the ground floor or easily accessible by lift. Several seating areas are provided throughout the building and, upon reservation, a wheelchair is also available. Every visitor can make use of a portable folding chair in the exhibition rooms.
The museum is easily accessible by public transport. There are bus and tram stops within walking distance. Take the metro 9 or 15 from Antwerp-Central train station (Diamant) to the premetro station at Groenplaats. If you come by bike, you can use the Velo station in the Drukkerijstraat. MoMu does not have its own parking or bicycle parking. If you come by car, you can park in a public car park nearby or park for free on the Kaaien.
Do not take photographs with a flash. Selfie sticks are not allowed. Always ask permission for professional photographic and audiovisual recordings.
There is a museum café where you can get something to drink or eat, either to consume inside the café or to take away. It is not possible to make reservations for groups. There is, however, a large table that can be used by groups.
Backpacks are not allowed in the exhibition rooms. There are lockers with keys. Large groups can use a group locker.
There is a small museum shop with fun MoMu products. Be sure to swing by!