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Many Shades of Grès: Fashion Becomes Art

• Exhibitions

French fashion designer Madame Grès was considered one of the most important pioneers of haute couture in the 20th century. moreabout: Many Shades of Grès: Fashion Becomes Art

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Sketch, Cut, Style: How Madame Grès Drew Her Fashion Dreams

• Kids

How is a dress actually made? Madame Grès began every design with a sketch—and that’s exactly what we’ll try our hand at! In this workshop, you’ll learn how simple lines and shapes can be transformed into elegant fashion. With a pencil, paper, and a little... moreabout: Sketch, Cut, Style: How Madame Grès Drew Her Fashion Dreams

Date:

Sunday, 23/August/2026 14:00 (3 more dates)

Venue:

Kulturforum

Address:

Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten

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Bizarre! The Art History of the Craziest Word in the World

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Since the Renaissance, “bizarre” has been the ultimate description of realities that radically question the order of the world: exceptional psychological states, dreams, monstrosities, and hair-raising behaviour, but also daring ideas and ingenious creations. The... moreabout: Bizarre! The Art History of the Craziest Word in the World

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Madame Grès: Behind the Pleats

• Education & Lectures
• Seminare/Workshops/Führungen

Join the curatorial team—Dr. Katrin Lindemann and Christian Mau de la Cerda—as they take you on a journey into the fascinating world of Madame Grès, one of the most important couturières of the 20th century. Take a look behind the scenes of the fashion... moreabout: Madame Grès: Behind the Pleats

Date:

Friday, 25/September/2026 15:30

Venue:

Kulturforum

Address:

Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten