THE GREAT BATH OR HOW TO PROPERLY (UN)DRESS IN THE SUN 1940 - 2000
Event type
Exhibitions
Beginning
28/06/2024 - 00h00
End
05/01/2025 - 00h00
Entrance
Free
Lieu
132 avenue Clot Bey
13008 Marseille 08
France
Description
Long elitist, the sea, as a leisure activity, became democratized with the increase in communication routes, the establishment of paid leave in 1936 and the development of water sports. Today it attracts millions of bathers who come to sacrifice to the rite of the beach, the scene of the latest “beachwear” trends.
From the unisex and functional leotard of the 1930s to the sometimes offbeat “couture” creations of contemporary stylists, the “Le grand bain” exhibition allows us to follow the evolution of morals and tastes of society through the history of the swimsuit – or how to (un)dress well in the sun!
Exhibition labeled “Cultural Olympiad”, a program set up by the International Olympic Committee which allows the host country to create a dialogue between sport and culture throughout its territory, before the Games and until their conclusion.
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