PRESENTATIONS / EXHIBITIONS
PUBLIC TALKS
L'Dor V'dor 2024 Speaker Series
WEDNESDAY 28 August 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Chic In The Shadow of The Swastika: Haute Couture Under Nazi Germany
Speaker: Kris Clancy, HCNZ Education Director
Chic In The Shadow of The Swastika: Haute Couture Under Nazi Germany
Speaker: Kris Clancy, HCNZ Education Director
In the realm of high fashion and haute couture, an intriguing and often overlooked chapter intertwines with the tumultuous history of Nazi Germany. Amidst the political upheaval and cultural transformation, fashion not only survived but also thrived, revealing complex intersections of power, propaganda, and artistic expression.
Join us as we delve into the captivating story of how couturiers navigated this era, shaping styles that reflected both conformity and resistance, shedding new light on the enduring influence of fashion amidst adversity.
Join us as we delve into the captivating story of how couturiers navigated this era, shaping styles that reflected both conformity and resistance, shedding new light on the enduring influence of fashion amidst adversity.
This event is in-person at 80 Webb St, Te Aro, Wellington, and also online via Zoom.
A Zoom link will be circulated to online registrants the week prior to the event.
TRAVELLING MEMORIAL & EXHIBITIONS
ANNE FRANK EXHIBITION 'Let me be myself'
Watch this space for updates on the venues hosting the exhibition.
The Children's Holocaust Memorial and accompanying exhibition is on hiatus at present.
Watch this page for future exhibition openings.
Watch this page for future exhibition openings.
