https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaHsy7hMWo
Above is a video from Youtube by someone who went to the exhibition. Lucky them!
(These are my photos from my copy of the book - they are not great quality thanks to the grey and dull weather, but give some idea of some of the images)
I was very lucky to receive a beautiful coffee-table book which is the catalogue of the V & A exhibition about Marie Antoinette Style which is on at the moment, but sold out, unless you are a member of the V & A. While I would love to be, it just isn't practical as a trip to London is not a cheap day out and to see the museum in all its glory would take a week, not a day!
However, there are many videos about the exhibition (such as the one at the top of this post) which give a good taste of what it is and the book is a beautifully produced accompaniment and looks to be an interesting read in its own right.
There are lots of gorgeous photos of jewels, furniture, clothes, shoes of the time as well as discussions about her influences, from the films about her to fashion, interiors and many things in between.
There are also videos about the book on instagram and facebook (neither of which I am part of) but I am sure they will give a good idea of the book. I am really looking forward to sitting and reading the book (in stages, as it is quite a tome).
There are lots of blog posts about the exhibition too, so here is just one. I am sorry that I am not able to see the exhibition in person, but with all the articles, videos and reviews, and a copy of the book, it's the next best thing.
Before I comment - I am jumping up and down happy - I can finally comment again on your blog - not sure what Blogger was doing but apparently I was NOT allowed!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see the exhibition but as you say - it would take a week (at least) to do it justice. That looks like a lovely book.
Thanks, Kjsutcliffe. Blogger does seem to have a hissy fit occasionally, with no warning! I'm glad it seems to be working for you again. It is a beautiful book which I am really looking forward to concentrating on.
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Ellie
Your book looks so beautiful Ellie. A good book to pick up, read a bit & then come back to later kind of book I think. Your second photo - the vintage store we recently went to had the most stunning candles with that very same image on them. I was tempted to purchase but they were very expensive. I didn't realise at the time that it was Marie Antoinette. Just gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. Yes, it is a lovely book and I have been dipping in and out of it so far but do want to sit and concentrate on it too. Marie Antoinette has had a big influence on all kinds of things, which is one of the reasons I was interested in the book.
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Ellie
It's a shame you can't get to the exhibition but it looks like the book is the next best thing. It looks beautifully produced and I'm sure it will give you many happy hours of enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo. It is one of those books which is a delight to look through. Lovely paper and just the 'feel' of it is so good.
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Ellie
Love the dresses. Too bad you couldn't go to the exhibit, but looks like the pictures in the book are quite good.
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Thanks, Sandy. Yes, I am sorry that I won't be able to go in person, but the book is a good one and the various videos give a taste of it all.
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Ellie
Wish I lived nearer, I'd love to visit this exhibition.
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Thanks, Amalia. I agree, I would have loved to have gone as well, but the book is a good one and at least I can look at the videos that other people have posted.
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Ellie