work: Exhibitions Galleries: Balenciaga in Black, Kimbell Museum

Balenciaga in Black at the Kimbell Museum was an overview of couturier Balenciaga’ s career from the 1 9 4 0s to the 1 9 6 0s. Over 100 pieces of hand made dresses were featured, including gowns, suits and accessories, all black. The goal of the exhibition design was to accentuate the various shapes, volumes, textures, and silhouettes of Balenciaga’ s timeless creations, and to encourage visitors to examine the exquisite detail in his work. Freestanding cases allowed for 360 degree, close-up viewing of the pieces, while cascading platforms enabled the composition of dramatic tableauxs.