El Español
November 8, 2024
Under the title 'Yvonne Blake. Dressing Spain and Hollywood' spectators will be able to visit from November 8 to December 8, 2024.
The Spanish capital is preparing to host an unprecedented exhibition in honor of Yvonne Blake, the renowned costume designer who won an Oscar Award, four Goya Awards, the National Film Award and former president of the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
This exhibition, Yvonne Blake. Dressing Spain and Hollywood, is presented as an emotional and significant tribute that seeks to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Blake, an unparalleled figure in the world of film fashion, whose impact has transcended generations and borders.
The exhibition will open on November 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
in the emblematic vaulted room of the Casa de la Panadería, located in Madrid's
Plaza Mayor, where the headquarters of the Madrid Film Office, the audiovisual
office of the Madrid City Council, is located. The exhibition will be open to
the public from November 8 to December 8 of this year and you can buy your
tickets for free now.
After the successful First Edition of the Yvonne Blake Awards held in October 2024 in Madrid, now it is the turn of this other great event that pays tribute to the pioneer in the film costume sector: the Yvonne Blake Costume exhibition. An exhibition that aims to honor Yvonne Blake not only as a talented designer, but as a leader and advocate for gender equality in the film field. This exhibition also seeks to perpetuate his influence on the art of costume through a unique collection of original pieces and archival materials.
"We are excited to offer this unique opportunity to contribute and perpetuate the legacy of this great professional," say the organizers, Association of Plastic, Scenic and Audiovisual Artists of Spain (AAPEE), who will be present at the inauguration along with authorities from the Madrid City Council and the costume designer Cristina Rodríguez, godmother of the exhibition. AAPEE sees this exhibition as "a way to keep alive the positive impact Blake left on the world of film and fashion."
This exhibition promises to be an unprecedented experience in which the public will have the opportunity to learn about aspects of Yvonne Blake's life and work never before shown in previous exhibitions. The exhibition allows a comprehensive approach to his legacy, not only as a professional, but also from a personal and human perspective, offering a deep understanding of his contribution to the film industry.
It features the largest collection of original Yvonne Blake pieces ever exhibited to date. Thanks to the generous support of one of the most important costume companies in Spain, Peris Costumes, and the contributions of private collectors and entities, especially from the designer's family, the public will be able to enjoy a rich variety of costumes, original sketches and working photographs. In addition, unpublished screenings will be presented and the four Goya Awards will be exhibited along with the Oscar Award, the most prestigious award obtained by Yvonne in her successful career in the international film industry.
The exhibition is in charge of Esperanza García Claver, a prominent manager of Contemporary Culture and curator of numerous fashion and costume exhibitions. With extensive experience as a historian of uses and customs, researcher of archives, letters and documents, García Claver has led emblematic exhibitions such as A History of Fashion (1940-1970), Mad about Hollywood, and Jesús del Pozo or Isabel. Her participation ascurator brings a high level of rigor and respect to Yvonne Blake's work, guaranteeing a faithful and captivating presentation of her professional career.
Yvonne Blake's career is extensive and multifaceted. In this exhibition, some of his most emblematic works made in Spain have been selected, such as the films Béarn or the Doll's Room (1983) by Jaime Chávarri, Rowing the Wind (1988) by Gonzalo Suárez, Don Juan in Hell (1991), The Anonymous Queen (1992) or Canción de Cuna, by José Luis Garci. In addition, the exhibition includes his contribution to Vicente Aranda's Carmen (2003) and Tirante el Blanco (2006), as well as his collaboration with director Richard Lester on international productions such as The Three Musketeers (1973), Robin and Marian (1976).
Among his works of international relevance, productions such as Fahrenheit 451 (1966), Nicolás y Alejandra (1971), Jesucristo Superstar (1973), Superman (1978), El celo (1999), El puente de San Luis Rey (2004), and Los fantasmas de Goya (2006) stand out. These works demonstrate Yvonne Blake's versatility and ability to make her mark on world-renowned projects.
The exhibition honoring Yvonne Blake is not only a visual
journey through her work, but also an invitation to reflect on the role of
costumes in cinematic storytelling and its ability to transform stories.
Blake's life and work have left a deep mark on cinema and on the stage and this
exhibition represents a unique opportunity for the public to learn about his
legacy and contribution to art and culture.
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