The Metropolitan Museum of Art
14 June 2008
My plan was to see Vampire Weekend at Summer Stage, but if anyone was in town yesterday you know exactly why that wasn't at all possible. Instead, Plan B. The Metropolitan Museum of Art was a perfect spot to seek refuge from the weather, rediscover old exhibits that make me smile, and see new ones like Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.
The exhibit explores symbolic and metaphorical associations between the world of the comic book superhero and the world of haute couture fashion. Brought to us by Giorgio Armani and Conde Nast, the installation is open from May 7 until September 1. The exhibit is arranged around different concepts of the costuming seen on well known superheroes like: The Hulk (exhibit section: The Virile Body), Superman (exhibit section: The Graphic Body), X-Men (exhibit section: The Mutant Body), Iron Man (exhibit section: The Armored Body) and Wonder Woman (exhibit section: The Patriotic Body). Comic books weren't always considered the beautifully artistic, well written novels that they are today. Even now, there are people that see them as being akin to trash mags rather than graphic novels, so it is nice to see institutions like the Met highlighting their brilliance.
If anyone wants to take a peak, I decided to become a member of the Met, so I am up for a revisit anytime!
100 in 6 budget: $349
Sorry, no photos allowed in the Superheroes exhibit. Here are some other favorites though.
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