Growing up my mother used to take my sister and I to the Museum of Fine Arts on weekends. They had all kinds of family programs, including legendary scavenger hunts around the museum. As we got older, my sister began to take art classes there and eventually taught younger children. Needless to say, we've grown up loving this museum.
My mother was in town from Miami, FL for a brief visit this week and we decided to explore the museum together on Saturday morning. We started at Avedon exhibit, which displays the works of fashion photographer Richard Avedon from 1944-2000.
My favorite image in the collection is actually a cover from Harper's Bazaar magazine in which supermodel Twiggy's face peaks out from a hot pink disc.
Most of the photos were black and white. Several images showcased women looking exquisite and regal in juxtaposing settings - the Egyptian desert, alongside elephants or in her bathroom.
Avedon also had a magnificent ability to capture joy and effervescence on film:
I also loved the high fashion shots:
Some more of my favorites:
After the Avedon exhibit we went up to the second floor to the Scaasi exhibit. Its a bit smaller, and showcases the original works of American fashion designer Arnold Scaasi, including two famous outfits he created for Barbara Streisand during her rise to fame in the late 1960s.
There was one short, black dress that was absolutely brilliant. I wish I could have snatched it right off the mannequin and taken it home with me!
I was also impressed by this gold and black velvet, red carpet gown:
If you are a fashion lover, there is no better time to visit the Museum of Fine Arts! The Avedon exhibit is open until January 17, 2011 and the Scaasi fashion will be on display until June 19, 2011.
Thank you MFA for another fantastic Saturday! 26 years and counting.
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