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With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024You can see Magritte paintings in many locations. The Magritte Museum in Brussels, Belgium, has the largest collection, with more than 200 paintings and prints on display. Other museums that have Magritte pieces in their collections include the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois; the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome, Italy; and the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany. On 1stDibs, find a selection of René Magritte art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.
- Where can I see a James Turrell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024You can see James Turrell’s art in many places. Most encounters with Turrell’s art are site-specific, such as his series of Skyspaces, which includes more than 80 chambers around the globe with apertures open to the sky. The 1996 Celestial Vault is situated in an artificial crater in the Netherlands, where visitors can contemplate the contour where Earth meets sky. The James Turrell Museum in Bodega Colomé, Argentina, is home to the largest collection of his work. In the U.S., you can find Turrell's paintings in the collections of many major museums, such as the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Shop a variety of James Turrell art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024You can see Turner's paintings at many museums. One of the largest collections of the artist's works is in the Clore Gallery at the Tate Britain in London. In the U.S., pieces by J. M. W. Turner are in the collections of many institutions, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Getty in Los Angeles. Find a wide variety of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
- Where can I see Yves Klein?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the U.S., you can see Yves Klein art at a number of museums. They include the Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York; the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in San Francisco, California; and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Yves Klein art.
- Where can I see Degas paintings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024You can see Degas paintings in many places. In the United States, his works are in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Getty in Los Angeles; the Art Institute of Chicago; the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. His works are also in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the National Gallery in London and many other museums. Explore an assortment of Edgar Degas art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024You can see Paul Klee paintings in many locations around the world. In the U.S., you'll find his works in the collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas; and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Klee's paintings are also in many international museums, such as the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel, Germany; the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen, Switzerland; the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland; and the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, Spain. Shop a selection of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024You can see Max Ernst paintings in many places around the world. The Max Ernst Museum Brühl des LVR in Brühl, Germany, is home to one of the largest exhibitions of his work. Other museums that have Max Ernst paintings in their permanent collections include the Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois and the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan. Explore a range of Max Ernst art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can see Yoshitomo Nara's art in a number of museums around the world. In the U.S., the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, California, and the Pace Gallery in New York City, New York, both have some of his work in their permanent collections. You'll find a variety of Yoshitomo Nara art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024You can see Helen Frankenthaler paintings in a few places. Her works are part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in California and the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. In addition, the artist's paintings are often part of exhibitions around the world. Check the official website of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation for upcoming dates and locations. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Helen Frankenthaler art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024You can see Bridget Riley paintings in a few locations. Her works are part of the permanent collections of several major museums, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London. In addition, institutions around the world frequently hold special exhibitions featuring her paintings and drawings. Shop a variety of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can see Keith Haring art at many museums in North America, Europe and Asia. In New York City, some of his pieces hang in the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of the City of New York. Some of his murals remain in the city, as well. A map of all of the existing murals is available on the Keith Haring Foundation's website. Shop a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In Tokyo, you can see Takashi Murakami at the Mori Art Museum as well as in various galleries. The artist's work is also on display at other museums around the world, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024You can see Cy Twombly’s paintings in a number of locations. The Museum Brandhorst in Munich, Germany, holds one of the largest collections of the American artist's work. In the U.S., you can find Cy Twombly paintings in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Cy Twombly art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024You can see Jackson Pollock paintings at a variety of museums in the U.S. and abroad. The artist's pieces are part of the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia; the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois; and other institutions. Internationally, Pollock paintings hang in the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rome, Italy; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy; the Tate Gallery in London, UK; and other museums. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Jackson Pollock art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024You can see Joan Mitchell's paintings in many locations. Her art hangs in museums in more than 25 states. Some American museums that have Mitchell's pieces in their collections include The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois; and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California. Institutions outside of the U.S. also display the artist's works. Among them are the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France; The Tate Gallery in London, UK; Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal in Montreal, Canada; and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Joan Mitchell art.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, artists do seem to see the world differently. Science has even confirmed it. Studies have shown that successful artists tend to focus on their entire field of vision rather than on the individual objects that fill it. Researchers speculate that this may give artists the unique ability to notice shadows and contrasts that other people are unlikely to perceive. Explore a wide range of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024You can see Charles Russell paintings in many places. The C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana, has more than 1,000 of his pieces in its collection. Russell's work is also held by many other institutions, such as the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas; the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in Houston, Texas. Shop a selection of Charles Russell artwork on 1stDibs.
- Is See by Chloé a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, See by Chloé is a luxury brand. In 2001, designer Phoebe Philo launched See by Chloé as a diffusion brand. Like Chloé, See by Chloé offers apparel and accessories that exude femininity but with cuts and details designed to appeal to a younger generation. Find a range of See by Chloé pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024You can see Remedios Varo paintings in a number of places. Within the U.S., the artist's works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York; the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Detroit Institute of Arts and other museums. Her paintings are also in international museums, such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France, and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain. Shop an assortment of Remedios Varo art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024You can see Grayson Perry's work at a number of museums. The majority of his pieces are in European institutions, such as the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and the Tate and Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK. In the U.S., you can find his works at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York. Shop a collection of Grayson Perry art on 1stDibs.
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