Balenciaga and Spain June 10, 2011

'Balenciaga and Spain' examines the profound and enduring influence of Spain on the work of haute couture master Cristobal Balenciaga. The impact of Spanish culture, history, and traditions is explored through the recurring themes in Balenciaga's oeuvre and organized in the exhibition in six sections: Spanish Art, Regional Dress, The Spanish Court, Religious Life and Ceremony, the Bullfight, and Dance.