Geoffrey Beene: Trapeze January 23, 2010

Geoffrey Beene (1927-2004) was one of America's most original fashion designers, a true design pioneer that elevated his craft to an art. In this spirit, the Fashion Design Department of Phoenix Art Museum presents Geoffrey Beene: Trapeze, a whimsical exhibition that goes beyond the study of dressmaking into the world of conceptual art. The exhibition is drawn from a superb private collection acquired in the 1980s and 1990s, when Mr. Beene was at a creative peak and much like Mr. Beene's life in fashion, is witty and irreverent. It will allow visitors to experience his celebrated designs and philosophies in a striking and stimulating way.