First Monday in May

Igår var jeg inviteret i Empire for at se dokumentar filmen The First Monday in May. Filmen handler om de forberedelser, som ligger bag den famøse The Met Gala og sidste års udstilling om forbindelsen mellem Kina og vestlig kultur, set fra et historisk mode perspektiv og den var virkelig godt skruet sammen, faktisk nærmest breathtaking til tider – en af de fineste dokumentarer jeg har set længe. For at tease lidt kan jeg fortælle at filmen indeholder alt fra kunst til mode, Anna Wintour, Rihanna og en spændende skildring af Kinesisk mode og kultur. Jeg er p.t. igang med at skrive mit speciale om cultural appropriation, så det var virkelig spændende at se hvordan holdet bag udstillingen China: Through the Looking Glass, gjorde sig umage for ikke at træde nogen over tæerne. Læs mere om filmen her og find billetter og spilletider her.

Yesterday I went to see the documentary The First Monday in May in Empire. The film is about the preparations behind the infamous Met Gala and last year’s exhibition on the connection between China and Wester culture, seen from a historical fashion perspective. It was really great – even breathtaking at times – definitely one of the most beautiful documentaries I have seen in a long time. As a teaser, I can tell you that the movie contained everything from art to fashion, Anna Wintour, Rihanna and a very interesting take on Chinese fashion and culture. I am currently writing my MA thesis on cultural appropriation, which made it really interesting to see how the team behind the China: Through the Looking Glass exhibition made a HUGE effort not to offend anyone. Read more about the move here and find tickets here.