A Transatlantic Celebration of Art and Fashion – Maison Schiaparelli proudly announces its support for “Man Ray: When Objects Dream,” a landmark exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Running from September 14, 2025, through February 1, 2026, this highly anticipated show will delve into the profound work of one of the 20th century’s most innovative artists.
A Visionary Perspective on Art and Fashion
Indeed, as Daniel Roseberry, the current Creative Director of Schiaparelli, eloquently states:
“I’ve always had a special feeling for Man Ray—like me, he was an American… and like Elsa Schiaparelli, he blurred the lines between fashion and art: Before fashion became a commercial enterprise, it was an artistic one, and that’s in no small part thanks to them, and how easily they moved between genres and creative identities.”
Exploring Man Ray’s Experimental Legacy
Groundbreakingly, this exhibition is the first to specifically focus on Man Ray’s iconic “rayographs” and the experimental spirit that defined his cross-media practice in the early 20th century. Featuring over 150 works, including photography, painting, objects, and film, “Man Ray: When Objects Dream” captures the boundary-breaking energy of his art and his essential role in the Dada and Surrealist movements. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to explore the mind of an artist who consistently defied convention and reimagined artistic expression.
The Enduring Collaboration: Schiaparelli and Man Ray
Schiaparelli’s support for this exhibition is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary friendship and fruitful collaboration between the Maison’s visionary founder, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Man Ray himself. Their connection began in New York in 1919, introduced by their mutual friend Gabrielle Buffet-Picabia, a key figure in the avant-garde scene. In Paris, their bond evolved into a profound creative partnership that seamlessly blurred the lines between their respective crafts. Both shared a vision of art as a realm of play, illusion, and transformation, finding fertile ground for these ideas within the world of fashion. For Schiaparelli, Man Ray was a visual partner capable of translating her most fantastical designs into dreamlike imagery. For Man Ray, Elsa became a captivating subject who effortlessly blended the roles of model and muse.
From its very inception, Schiaparelli has consistently drawn bold, subversive, and dreamlike inspiration from the art world. Enduring commitment to creativity and cultural dialogue is precisely what Maison Schiaparelli affirms through its support of “Man Ray: When Objects Dream.”
An Invitation to Transformative Discovery
“Man Ray: When Objects Dream” is more than just an exhibition; it’s an invitation to rediscover a pivotal moment in history when objects, ideas, and people fearlessly defied expectations, fundamentally transforming the very fabric of modern culture.
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