The Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal is proud to announce the participation of Luca Marchetti at the Fashion and Design Festival Montreal, that is taking place from August 21 to August 24, 2017. Luca Marchetti, Italian professor at the University of Bologna, will present his book “La mode exposée”.
August 24, 2017
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380, rue Sherbrooke W.
Luca Marchetti – Semiotician specialised on fashion and design, he is professor at the University of Bologna, professor at the HEAD – Geneva and senior lecturer at the IFM Institut Francais de la Mode (Paris). Based in Paris, he also works internationally as exhibition curator and consultant for brands and socio-cultural research institutes. Beside his collaborations with magazines such as Vogue or Domus, he regularly contributes to publications on fashion and design. In the contemporary context, fashion is emergingas a complex cultural phenomenon.
To understandit, beyond the material dimension of the actof creation, we cannot forego an analysis of itsrelations with the market, how it is interpreted by social sciences and, even less, how it is exhibited. Fashion curating, with its many incarnations and still undefined limits, is a fledgling practice that continues to generate controversy. The relevance of demonstrating through exhibitions how fashion has become an expression of the contemporary aesthetic is however obvious.
The Fashion & Design Festival celebrates creativity and culture through a major outdoor event in the heart of downtown Montreal. This one-of-a-kind occasion provides an inside look at the world of fashion and design through a diversified program of activities.
Every year, many well-known Canadian designers, retailers, up-and-coming creators and international fashion icons will share their art and vision with the public. The activities include fashion shows, live creative sessions, design showcasing and musical performances. The Fashion & Design Festival’s presence will also be felt around the city with novel exhibits, original installations and unique experiences open to all.
With 50 shows, as much as 300 participants and 550,000 visitors expected, the Fashion & Design Festival is a leading platform for fashion, design, music, beauty and shopping trends.