The Art and Activism of Dress with MIchael Sylvan Robinson (Dressed Classic)
About this episode
Michael Sylvan Robinson discusses his textile art and activism in relation to identity and healing, inspired by the Met Gala 2022.
In celebration of the Met Gala 2022 and American design, we speak to Michael Sylvan Robinson, the textile artist and queer activist behind Jordan Roth's show-stopping collaged "coat of many colors" worn to last year's festivities. Robinson joins us to discuss his thought-provoking use of textiles, clothing and the (dis)embodied form to explore entangled themes of identity, sexuality, violence, and healing. For more on Michael's work: https://www.michaelsylvanrobinsonart.com Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Michael Sylvan Robinson
Topics covered
- textile art
- queer activism
- identity
- sexuality
- violence
- healing
Keywords
- textiles
- fashion
- activism
- identity
- Met Gala
- queer
- art
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dressed Media, Jordan Roth
Books & works: coat of many colors
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