ART, FASHION, AND ROCK-AND-ROLL: A CURATORIAL REFLECTION
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https://doi.org/10.18485/f_zsmu.2025.21.7Keywords:
art, fashion, curatorial studies, exhibition design, museum practiceAbstract
This article explores the interconnectedness of art, fashion, and rockand-roll through an analysis of curated and designed exhibitions. By examining the curatorial and design strategies employed, the author demonstrates how these exhibitions challenge traditional museum practices and foster new forms of engagement with popular culture. The examined exhibitions illuminate the dynamic interplay between the cultural forms, revealing their capacity to explore identity, rebellion, and cultural transformation. By integrating multimedia elements and reimagining the museum space, these exhibitions offer a more nuanced understanding of the intersections.
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