A Hair-Raising Story: Fashion and Hair
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Yaara Keydar explores the cultural significance of hair, from Marie Antoinette's elaborate hairstyles to Andy Warhol's famous wigs. It also examines the bold fashion choices of designers like Martin Margiela and Alexander McQueen, alongside Gustave Courbet's provocative art. Join us on a journey through the history of hair, uncovering its role in shaping personal and political statements.
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Hair has sparked countless controversies throughout history. It symbolizes power, strength, fashion, and allure but faces rejection and ridicule. Hairstyles shape identity and provide a means for self-expression and adaptation to the changing times. More than any other body part, hair holds a magical power to transform us and bestow a completely new look. In this lecture, Yaara Keydar delves into the controversies and cultural currents that have surrounded hair—from Marie Antoinette's extravagant hairstyles to Andy Warhol's iconic wigs, Martin Margiela's and Alexander McQueen's hair dresses, and Gustave Courbet's provocative painting "The Origin of the World." This journey takes us to the edges of personal expression and the political and cultural upheavals that have shaped how we wear and perceive hair throughout history.
