Matisse's scissors: canvas, fashion, and textiles

How can one find beauty in the darkness of war? Can it even hold meaning when humanity is shrouded in shadow?
In the lecture “Secrets of Heroines”, exhibition curator Ya’ara Keydar invites the audience on a behind-the-scenes journey into the making of “Heroines: Fashion and Hope in World War II.”

In this talk, Ya’ara shares the curatorial process and the personal experience of engaging with such a complex subject in the aftermath of October 7.
Curation is a process that involves collaboration with professionals, moments of success and failure, mistakes, and a great deal of magic.

Ya’ara will tell how a single tiny thimble led to an entire exhibition. She will reveal the mysteries uncovered during the research, share moving stories from the production process, and speak about sources of inspiration—something we all need now more than ever.

This is a heartfelt lecture about a journey between sorrow and beauty, between loss and hope—and above all, a deep belief in women and humanity.

Will we soon don dresses crafted from artificial spider silk and stroll through the city with evening bags made of mushroom leather? Buckle up: the future is already upon us. In recent years, technology has seamlessly integrated into the fashion world. Dutch designer Iris van Herpen pushes the boundaries of the human body with 3D printing, while the brand Coperni creates couture dresses by spraying them directly onto models during shows. Imagine garments that change color based on your mood or "wake up" to the sound of music. Yaara Keydar presents a futuristic summit where haute couture meets technological marvels. Embark on a journey into the fashion of tomorrow and the world it will dress.

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.