Conferences
CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA: “THE MASTER OF US ALL”
Speaker: Sonsoles Diez de Rivera y de Icaza | Fundación Cristóbal BalenciagaThe true story of Cristóbal Balenciaga as told by his personal friend and client Sonsoles Diez de Rivera, the person who has done most for the conservation and dissemination of his work.
IMAGINARY CONVERSATIONS: A dialogue between Balenciaga and Shoes from Spain
Speakers: Lydia García (Colección López Trabado) e Imanol Martínez (FICE)An imaginary dialogue between Cristóbal Balenciaga and the footwear industry that highlights the shared values of quality, craftsmanship, tradition, excellence and innovation.
CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA’S LEGACY IN FASHION HIGHER EDUCATION AND CONTEMPORARY FASHION
Speaker: Elisa Palomino, Education Advisor at Cristóbal Balenciaga MuseumAnalysis of the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga and his influence on current fashion and presentation of the educational programmes of the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation.
SPAIN: A land of inspiration for Fashion and Art
Speaker: Eloy Martínez de la Pera, Art and Fashion Exhibitions Curator, in particular ‘Balenciaga and Spanish Painting’.Sources of inspiration for Cristóbal Balenciaga. Spain, art and its people.
A journey through the elements that fueled his creativity and defined his unmistakable style, connecting fashion with the art the tradition of a unique country.
Complementary Exhibit
A Photographic Preview
On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Cristóbal Balenciaga | Shoes from Spain Tribute’, a careful selection of original magazines from the 40s, 50s and 60s, documenting the work of Cristóbal Balenciaga, is presented at the Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá Hotel from 19 February to 2 March. Additionally, guests will be offered the opportunity to try ESSENCE, the new cocktail inspired by the life of Cristóbal Balenciaga.
A small exhibition pill that celebrates the international relevance of the master through the eyes of the best photographers and the best fashion magazines of the time, offering a deeper understanding of a key aspect of the fashion industry: the press.
Palazzo Cordusio
A GRAN MELIÁ HOTEL
Cristóbal Balenciaga: Spain through his vision
Discover the guide to Spain through the eyes of Cristóbal Balenciaga, created by the Spanish Ministry of Tourism in Milan.
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