This exhibition explores what was worn by people in the ancient Mediterranean and how various apparel–garments, clothing, footwear, jewelry, and accessories–were used by ancient cultures to represent ethnicity, signify social standing, identify deities, and equip an individual for special occasions and specific roles. Then, as now, appearance mattered!
This exhibition brings together nine artists whose identities reflect the breadth of diasporas in the United States. Spanning over fifty years and a variety of media, the selected works are bound by the central theme of hypervisibility—the heightened attention based on race, ethnicity, and place of origin experienced by many individuals living in diaspora.
This exhibition examines clashing forms of expression during the Spanish Golden Age (1492–1700), revealing how art and literature presented different visions of the same era while each leaving a profound and lasting impact on Spanish culture.
