Following its successful run in New York, the 'UBS House of Craft x Dior' exhibition arrives at Singapore's New Art Museum for its first Asian presentation. Running from November 21 to 23 with free admission, the exhibition is curated by Carine Roitfeld and photographed by Brigitte Niedermair, reframing 80 years of Dior's heritage—from Christian Dior through Maria Grazia Chiuri and Kim Jones—as a living, present-tense narrative rather than historical memory.
This is not a retrospective, but an inquiry into how couture renews itself across time. The collaboration between UBS and Dior centers on shared values of precision, craftsmanship, and legacy, viewed through a contemporary lens. Rather than celebrating the past, the exhibition explores how archival codes translate into today's visual and conceptual language, positioning couture not as nostalgia but as an evolving practice.
Alongside the visual presentation, the exhibition includes panel discussions and hands-on workshops, inviting audiences to engage directly with the philosophy and techniques behind haute couture. This Asian debut offers a meaningful moment to witness how Dior's heritage continues to speak across cultures and generations, affirming luxury as a sustained form of art and craft.
This is not a retrospective, but an inquiry into how couture renews itself across time. The collaboration between UBS and Dior centers on shared values of precision, craftsmanship, and legacy, viewed through a contemporary lens. Rather than celebrating the past, the exhibition explores how archival codes translate into today's visual and conceptual language, positioning couture not as nostalgia but as an evolving practice.
Alongside the visual presentation, the exhibition includes panel discussions and hands-on workshops, inviting audiences to engage directly with the philosophy and techniques behind haute couture. This Asian debut offers a meaningful moment to witness how Dior's heritage continues to speak across cultures and generations, affirming luxury as a sustained form of art and craft.
FAQ
When does UBS House of Craft x Dior open in Singapore?
November 21–23, 2024 at Singapore's New Art Museum. Free admission with participatory programs including panel talks and workshops.
Who curated this Dior exhibition?
Carine Roitfeld curated, with photography by Brigitte Niedermair. The exhibition reinterprets eighty years of Dior archives in contemporary language.
Why did UBS and Dior collaborate on this exhibition?
UBS and Dior share common values of precision, craftsmanship, and heritage. This collaboration demonstrates how couture renews itself across eras—not mere retrospective but posing present-tense questions.
