Andrew Bolton

Andrew Bolton, a curator at the Metropolitan Museum, dives into the captivating 'Sleeping Beauties' exhibition, which intertwines life, death, and fashion through a multi-sensory lens. He discusses how garments serve as narratives reflecting human experiences and nature's cycles. The episode also explores innovative sensory elements, such as scent-emitting displays, and the emotional weight behind colors like yellow in fashion history. Bolton highlights the teamwork essential for such impactful exhibitions, shedding light on the collaborative spirit that fuels artistic endeavors.

Andrew Bolton, The Reanimator, curator at The Met, discusses the new exhibition 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion'. The podcast dives into themes of preservation, disintegration, and personal narratives of garments. It explores sensory experiences, nature, and mythology in fashion, as well as multi-sensory exhibitions with scents and touch elements. The emotional impact of art and fashion, historical significance of colors, and restoration of legendary garments are also discussed.