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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Various Upcoming Events from FIT

Fashion Culture: Special Educational Programs

Talk and Tour
Fashion and Politics
Tuesday, July 14, 11am-noon
Fashion and Textile History Gallery, Museum lobby

Fashion can function as propaganda, as political expression, or as a medium for raising consciousness about diverse social issues. Join Jennifer Farley, exhibition curator, as she examines the history of politics and fashion. Tour begins in the museum lobby.


Talk and Tour
Isabel Toledo: Fashion from the Inside Out
Tuesday, July 28, 11am-noon
Special Exhibitions Gallery

Trace the evolution of Isabel Toledo's career, from 1985 to the present, with Dr. Valerie Steele, curator of this major exhibition. The tour begins in the museum lobby.


Talk and Tour
Fashion and Politics
Tuesday, August 14, 11am-noon
Fashion and Textile History Gallery, Museum lobby

Fashion can function as propaganda, as political expression, or as a medium for raising consciousness about diverse social issues. Join Melissa Marra, exhibition curator, as she examines the history of politics and fashion. Tour begins in the museum lobby.
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Reservations are required for all Fashion Culture Programs. Please remember that space is limited. To RSVP call 212 217 4585 or email museuminfo@fitnyc.edu. Fashion Culture programs and events are free, unless otherwise indicated, and are organized by The Museum at FIT to provide insightful and intriguing perspectives on the culture of fashion.

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