Upcoming Lectures

לאחר שיתופי פעולה מוצלחים במיוחד, חוזרת ד״ר יערה קידר אל בית האופרה בערב מיוחד וחגיגי בעקבות ספרה החדש "שמלת הסקנדל של מאדאם אקס״ בהוצאת מודן. הרצאת הבכורה חוגגת את צאתו של הספר ומזמינה אותנו להתבונן ביצירות אהובות של כמה מגדולי האמנים והאמניות, כדי לגלות כיצד קפל בד, צווארון, מניפה או כובע הם מעבר נסתר לעולמות אחרים. ההרצאה תלווה בקטעי שירה ואופרה בביצוע סולניות האופרה הישראלית. מה רומזת נעל מתעופפת בציור מתקופת הרוקוקו? כיצד הפכה שמלת הכותנה של מארי אנטואנט לאיום על הסדר החברתי? מדוע כתפייה שמוטה זעזעה את חוגי החברה הגבוהה בפריז? ומה מסתתר מאחורי חצאית הטול התמימה של הרקדנית הקטנה של דגה? ההרצאה ״שמלת הסקנדל של מאדאם אקס״ יוצאת למסע בעקבות תשע יצירות המופת שבלב הספר. פריטי הלבוש שבכל אחת מהיצירות מחביאים סודות ומספרים את סיפוריהם של מי לבשו אותם, השינויים שהם חוללו והזמן שבו הם נוצרו. יצירות האמנות שבמרכז ההרצאה חושפות כיצד משתנה המבט על גוף, על אופנה ועל נשיות, ומזכירות לנו שאופנה אינה מותרות, אלא דרך לחיות, לאהוב ולחלום. משך האירוע שעה ו-20 דקות.

העולם התאהב בצבעים הבוערים בציורים של ואן גוך, שהפכו ליצירות מופת נצחיות. אבל מאחורי הדימוי המוכר מסתתר סיפור אינטימי וכואב על אדם שחי בעוני, לבש בגדים בלויים ונדחה שוב ושוב כאמן. איך נולדה סדרת החמניות המפורסמת? מי האישה שבזכותה אנחנו מכירים את יצירתו? איך ציוריו התעוררו לחיים בקולקציות של איב סן לורן, מרג׳יאלה, מוסקינו ואחרים? סיפורו של אמן שתיאר מתוך ייסורי הנפש את יופיו של העולם, ויצר שפה חזותית שהפכה לאחת המשפיעות באומנות. איש למוד אכזבות שלא הפסיק להאמין ביצירה ובבני אדם, התעקש להסתכל גם על העצב ולמצוא נקודות אור באפלה, והשאיר אחריו שביל של אהבה. הרצאה על קשר בין אחים, על כוחו המרפא של הטבע ועל הדרך שבה צבע, מרקם וחומר מקבלים פרשנות אופנתית. מסע על אמן שחי בבדידות גדולה ועל עולם שלא מפסיק להתאהב בו.

Think you know Marie Antoinette? Think again. The controversial queen arrived at the court of Versailles at age 14 and changed history through fashion. Behind the glittering icon lies a human figure full of complexities, who arrived in France as a young and foreign princess and was forced to navigate the predatory world of the royal palace. She turned the dresses, wigs, jewelry, and shoes at her disposal into tools with which she defended herself and also stirred up storms and turned worlds upside down. Why did she become a symbol of caprice and waste? Did she really say, "If there's no bread, let them eat cake"? Is she the one who crushed the French economy? For over 250 years, the woman who used fashion as a means of conveying messages, conquering hearts, and demonstrating power has been an eternal fashion icon and continues to inspire fantasy among creators and designers, including John Galliano, Thom Browne, and Sofia Coppola. Tighten your corsets and prepare to discover a Marie Antoinette unlike anything you've known before.

adame Grès was the quiet genius of pleats, known as the Sphinx of the fashion world. A sculptor at heart, she shaped fabric as others shaped stone, redefining the way a garment embraces the body. Through dramatic pleating and architectural lines, her restrained yet powerful creations transcended time. She transformed silence and restraint into a distinctive design language, dressed princesses and Hollywood divas, and fought fiercely to preserve the independence of her fashion house during the Nazi occupation. This lecture journeys back through the life of the enigmatic couturière, uncovering the secret she kept close to her heart — one that was revealed only after her death, hidden within the folds of her timeless gowns.

Issey Miyake was much more than a fashion designer. He was an architect of fabric, an artist of movement, and a visionary who saw fashion as a universal language. From his Tokyo studio to the grand stages of Parisian fashion, Miyake created garments that became part of our visual culture: groundbreaking silhouettes, futuristic materials, and folding techniques that redefined how we think about clothing. We will dive into the world of a designer who blurred the boundaries between craftsmanship and tradition, between technology and art, and reinvented the way garments relate to the human body. How did the folds of Pleats Please become a model of smart, accessible fashion? How did Steve Jobs’ black turtleneck become an icon of personal branding? And what was it about Miyake’s magic that made his work so timeless? Through revolutionary designs, East–West dialogues, and ideas that reshaped the fashion world, we will explore the legacy of one of the most daring and influential designers of the 20th and 21st centuries — a man who dreamed of clothing that wasn’t just worn, but that offered true freedom.

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.

Jackie Kennedy, one of the most iconic women to ever hold the title of First Lady of the United States, captivated the world with her extraordinary sense of style that reshaped the landscape of fashion. Kennedy redefined the role of the First Lady not only on the political and formal stage, but also as a symbol of American glamour and style. In this moving lecture, we will journey through her life and discover how pastel suits, pillbox hats, pearls, oversized sunglasses, and her signature hairstyle became enduring icons of fashion and femininity. Jackie’s life was marked by dramatic turns, highs and lows: her years in the White House, coping with the grief of her husband’s assassination, raising her children as a single mother, her second marriage, and her later years in New York. Her elegant style, blending grace with effortless charm, continues to inspire designers, public figures, and fashion lovers around the world. Through her fashion and personal choices, we will uncover how she left a lasting mark on American culture — and how fashion can become a symbol of resilience and comfort in times of loss and tragedy.

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.

Some of the most captivating artistic performances have unfolded on the runways, where couture meets street fashion. Visionaries like Thierry Mugler, Hussein Chalayan, and the Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf, among others, have crafted unforgettable worlds by blending fashion with performance and technology. They have redefined the relationship between fashion shows and performance art, pushing boundaries with collaborations that resulted in astonishing looks, from futuristic garments to wearable armchairs. Yaara Keydar offers an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes of this dynamic intersection of fashion and performance on the world's most coveted runways.

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.

Join us for a unique mystery lecture by Yaara, where the topic remains secret until you arrive. Step beyond your comfort zone and let curiosity guide you through this one-of-a-kind experience that promises to spark new perspectives.

The exhibition "The Ball" is the largest fashion exhibition ever held at Design Museum Holon. The lecture "Secrets from the Ball'' will provide an exclusive glimpse into the complex creative process of the exhibition, which lasted three years. Curator Yaara Keydar will share the unique process of curating an exhibit about fashion as a way to time travel, disconnect from reality and express wishes. Yaara will share intriguing questions she dealt with during the process, such as: How do you illustrate an imaginary history of Cinderella's shoes? Is it possible to resurrect ball gowns from the 18th century? How do you turn optical fibers into a dress and styrofoam and cement into macaron mountains? And what is the connection between Lady Gaga and Beyoncé to Holon and Israeli fashion? Yaara will lead us on a visual journey between dreams and reality, share thoughts on the proportion and limits of good taste, and will reveal puzzles, dilemmas, and illusions unique to the connections between fashion, history, museums, and imagination.