The Brooklyn Museum Libraries and Archives receive many reference requests related to the Museum’s r

The Brooklyn Museum Libraries and Archives receive many reference requests related to the Museum’s rich history of exhibiting and collecting the work of prominent fashion designers. One exhibition in particular, The Genius of Charles James, which was on view from October 16, 1982 through January 16, 1983 at the Brooklyn Museum, receives a lot of attention from our researchers. Just last week we had two different visitors, one from Oxford University and the other from the Institute of Dramatic Arts in Australia, come to the Library and Archives to research this show. The Genius of Charles James was the first major retrospective exhibition of over 50 creations by the designer, who was one of America’s foremost couturiers of the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s. The fact that so many researchers are interested in this historic exhibition struck me as particularly relevant considering the groundbreaking show that opened at the Brooklyn Museum last week, Georgie O’Keeffe: Living Modern. For the first time, O’Keeffe’s wardrobe is on display alongside her work for visitors to see, calling to mind how Charles James’ designs were displayed at the Museum in 1982.In conjunction with the personal papers of Charles James that are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives, the many resources available at the Brooklyn Museum Libraries and Archives provide ample opportunity for researchers who are interested in Charles James to visit New York and gather information. Our department is committed to preserving the rich exhibition history of the Brooklyn Museum for future scholars and generations to come!Posted by Giana RicciPhotos Brooke Baldeschwiler -- source link

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