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from feminist protests to pop icons, MK&G’s glitter show explores self-expression in sparkle
- The Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G) presents GLITTER, the world’s first museum exhibition dedicated entirely to the shimmering, controversial material.
- The exhibition unpacks the symbolic power of glitter across art, design, pop culture, and activism with works by around 40 international artists and designers.
- From drag culture to feminist protests and high fashion, glitter is explored for its transformative potential in empowerment and resistance.
- The show features a variety of artworks including a teen room installation, protest photography, and a collection of wigs, costumes, and nail art.
- GLITTER offers a lens to explore identity, politics, and artistic expression, touching on historical roles, queer nightlife, and environmental debates.
- Visitors can interact by contributing personal glitter stories, creating their own designs, and witnessing thought-provoking installations like Puff Out.
- 'This exhibition is about much more than aesthetics—it’s about identity, resistance, and cultural expression,' says Tulga Beyerle, director of MK&G.
- GLITTER exhibition showcases the joy, inclusivity, and celebration that the material represents through art, history, and contemporary debates.
- The exhibition also explores biodegradable alternatives for glitter and invites active participation from the audience.
- Featuring artists like :mentalKLINIK, Molly Soda, and Bill Kaulitz, GLITTER bridges the gap between art, culture, and environmental concerns.
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