The Peabody Essex Museum debuts closet staples as art in “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain,” on view through March 12, 2017. The vibrant, extensive exhibit looks at the creation and style of shoes from both design and historical perspectives. Many of the pieces reflect the use of clothing and footwear to restrict and control women; others…Read More
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What I’m Reading: Textile & Fashion Arts
I’ve made my obsession with the MFA Boston pretty clear (here, here, and here) so it’s no surprise that my next nonfiction adventure is one of their publications. The museum puts out a highlight series that shows an overview of a style of art featuring the works in their collection. This is great because then…Read More