This August, step into the fascinating world of art and couture with ACM by taking your little ones to Saturdays@ACM: Culture Vulture. Learn about the spread of Chinese art with an interactive drama performance, and create your own pouch with designs inspired by the revered cultural form. Then, immerse yourself in the visually breath-taking dialogue between the past and present at Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture. The blockbuster exhibition contrasts Chinese art masterpieces from ACM’s collection with illustrious gowns by Chinese couturière Guo Pei. Tag your experience at #ACMxGuoPei

Don’t miss it – Drop it like it’s haute this Friday and Saturday at ACM’s Weekend Festival! Witness wondrous creations by children of all abilities at the Project Dream Weavers: Fashion Runway Show, and get crafty by making your own fashion accessories. Savour all things local at the specially curated fashion pop-up hosted by Mash-Up Collective, and feast in style with your loved ones on closing night with the National Day fireworks in the background.

HIGHLIGHTS

Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture

Date: 15 June to 15 September 2019
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum
Admission: Fees applicable

The exhibition Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture presents a dialogue between historical and contemporary Chinese design, juxtaposing 29 embroidered masterworks by China’s foremost couturière with 20 Chinese art masterpieces in the Asian Civilisations Museum’s collection. Guo Pei’s dramatic, sculptural gowns reflect influences from growing up in Beijing surrounded by Chinese imperial art and mythology. Her creations also express her personal take on contemporary fashion and aesthetics. Exploring her impact on everyday lives beyond the runway, many of Guo Pei’s intricate Chinese bridal gowns – including two directly inspired by artworks in the Asian Civilisations Museum’s collection – will be displayed for the first time. Serving as points of encounter and departure, Asian Civilisations Museum’s objects invite contemplation on how Guo Pei references and reimagines Chinese aesthetics and tradition for China and the world today.

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Drop It Like It’s Haute: Style it up at Chinese Art & Couture Weekend Festival

Date/Time: 26 July 2019 / 6pm – 10pm | 27 July 2019 / 12pm – 10pm
Admission: Free admission to programmes, Only $6 into Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture

Strut your way into the museum for a stylish weekend of Instagram-worthy moments, fashion brands, creative workshops, hands-on activities, special film screenings, and get close to fashion industry experts and dazzling intricate designs. Be inspired by the world of maximalist fashion, and bring home a little fantasy and magic – for one weekend only!

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Saturdays@ACM: Too Haute to Handle

Date: 27 July 2019
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Admission: Free admission to programmes, 50% off ticket to Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Culture

Immerse yourself in high fashion inspired by the rich cultures of Asia. Create your own fashion accessory, and learn about the exchange of fabrics between Asia and the world in the interactive drama performance. While here, visit the special exhibition Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture to view one-of-a-kind outfits.

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Saturdays@ACM: Culture Vulture

Date: 31 August 2019
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Admission: Free admission to programmes, Only $6 into Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture

Be inspired by the special exhibition Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture and create your own pouch with designs from Chinese art. Don’t miss joining in on the interactive drama performance to learn about the spread of Chinese art to the rest of the world. Immerse yourself in art and culture this weekend with the whole family.

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For more information on ACM programmes, please visit here

Images credit: ACM Asian Civilisations Museum

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