London – The Museum of Contemporary Art of Gallarate, in collaboration with Missoni, will be exhibiting at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, until September 4, “Art Missoni Colour” which explores the influence of 20th century European art on the designs of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni, including more than 40 paintings by European artists such as Gino Severini, Lucio Fontana, Vedova Benedetto and Sonia Delaunay. In addition to paintings from the Museum of Gallarate and from private collections, many of which have never been exhibited in public before, colorful tapestries, textile studies and models of dresses will also be exhibited. As pointed out by the director of the Fashion and Textile Museum of London, Celia Jocey, will present the event to the Italian Ambassador in London Pasquale Terracciano. The exhibition is the first one that celebrates the iconic fashion designer Missoni UK in such a large scale, thus highlighting the profound impact that this Italian brand continues to have worldwide. (9Colonne)
