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Shoes: Pleasure and Pain

29 October 2015

Cristina Morozzi

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Ongoing until February 2016 at the V & A in London, the exhibition, curated by Helen Persson, presents more than 250 pairs of shoes, both historical and contemporary, from countries around the world. From the sandals of ancient Egyptians up to shoes printed in 3D, it reconstructs the history of footwear from early times to present day. Among numerous examples are pairs worn by famous names such as Marilyn Monroe and her pumps made by Salvatore Ferragamo, Sarah Jessica Parker’s stiletto heels signed by Manolo Blahnik; Lady Gaga’s shoes; the red-soled shoes by Christian Louboutin, those by Prada and Jimmy Choo …….. “Shoes are one of the most eloquent items of clothing,” says Helen Persson. “They are sculptural objects, indicators of class, status, taste and sexual preferences.”

WHERE: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

Ongoing until February 2016 at the V & A in London, the exhibition, curated by Helen Persson, presents more than 250 pairs of shoes, both historical and contemporary, from countries around the world. From the sandals of ancient Egyptians up to shoes printed in 3D, it reconstructs the history of footwear from early times to present day. Among numerous examples are pairs worn by famous names such as Marilyn Monroe and her pumps made by Salvatore Ferragamo, Sarah Jessica Parker’s stiletto heels signed by Manolo Blahnik; Lady Gaga’s shoes; the red-soled shoes by Christian Louboutin, those by Prada and Jimmy Choo …….. “Shoes are one of the most eloquent items of clothing,” says Helen Persson. “They are sculptural objects, indicators of class, status, taste and sexual preferences.”

WHERE: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

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