Punk x Ballet Russes ● Low Art x High Art ● MoMu Library x FATE

From 25 February 2025 until 21 March 2025, 2 collections: the Punk Special Collection. FATE® Fashion And Textiles Education Archive, London, United Kingdom and the Ballet Russes Special Collection. FATE® Fashion And Textiles Education Archive, London, United Kingdom will be presented to the public at the MoMu Library for the first time. FATE® archive will exhibit from these special collections 16 punk garments (ca. 1977 – ca. 1984) and 15 Ballet Russes costume garments (1937).

While these two special collections seem separated by social demarcation: punk clothing being reflective of low art and the Ballet Russes costumes being of the high arts; both were created in correlation with the creation of music and movement. These garments show their use, their function, body sweat from the heat of the room or heat of the stage lights. Both special collections evidence their own cultures and histories.

Secure your spot and book your visit. Sessions with the FATE® team are available until the maximum number of participants is reached and are conducted in both English and Dutch. You'll have the opportunity to engage in clothing analysis, explore the materialities of these special collections through your senses, and uncover their histories, theories, and design cultures. Participants are encouraged to share their own practices and perspectives during these sessions.