Kickoff of the MQ Summer of Fashion

The MQ Summer of Fashion is starting its opening weekend from June 14 to 16 with an extensive program. In addition to the fashion exhibitions “Reflecting Fashion: Art and Fashion Since Modernism” (mumok) and “TECHNOSENSUAL: where fashion meets technology” (freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL), events include a fashion show in the Main MQ Courtyard featuring works by graduating students from the Herbststrasse college of fashion, design, and textiles, a photo booth party, and a performance of Benoît Maubrey’s “Audio Ballerinas.”

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(c) Ali Schafler

TECHNOSENSUAL: Fashion of the Future at quartier21/MQ

The exhibition "TECHNOSENSUAL: where fashion meets technology" presents electronic textiles and wearable technologies created by international haute tech couture designers. The exhibition will open on June 14 at 20:00 at freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL with a performance by Bart Hess to kick off the "MQ Summer of Fashion". A preview will be presented at 11:00 in a press tour.

April 25, 2012

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Liquified (c) Bart Hess

Summer of Fashion at the MQ

The Summer of Fashion at the MQ will foster first-hand experiences with the various facets of the theme of fashion through exhibitions, film programs, performances, fashion shows, designer presentations, discussions, tours, activities for kids and teens, and much more.

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MuseumsQuartier Wien, Photographer Ali Schafler

Experience Fashion and Art at the MuseumsQuartier Wien

A major premiere is happening at the MuseumsQuartier Wien this June. For the first time, the resident cultural institutions will be joining forces to focus on a common theme: the MQ Summer of Fashion. The result of the collaboration is a richly varied, three-month program with shows, exhibitions, workshops, performances, discussions, presentations, and guided tours exploring fashion and art.

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(c) Ali Schafler