Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy - Curatorial Talk - Part 3 of 3

Learn more about the exhibition: http://www.metmuseum.org/special/superheroes/index.asp

The symbolic and metaphorical associations between fashion and the superhero are explored in this compelling exhibition. Featuring movie costumes, avant-garde haute couture, and high-performance sportswear, it reveals how the superhero serves as the ultimate metaphor for fashion and its ability to empower and transform the human body. Objects are organized thematically around particular superheroes, whose movie costumes and superpowers are catalysts for the discussion of key concepts of superheroism and their expression in fashion.

Curatorial Talk to staff given by Andrew Bolton, curator, The Costume Institute

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• costume
• superheroes
• comics
• fashion

[perevision]

This is so fantastic. I envy the people of NY who were able to experience this firsthand. I think of the countless variations on this subject, only Michael Chabon's 'Second Skin' essay has been able to reach this level of resonance with me.

Are these talks transcribed anywhere? I admit listening to Mr Bolton is more satisfying than reading a transcript though...