Movie Night · Fashion Designers

Join us on May 28th for a screening of "The First Monday in May", a documentary that delves into the high-stakes world of high fashion and art in New York City. It centers on the meticulous creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's groundbreaking 2015 exhibition, "China: Through The Looking Glass," and the iconic Met Gala that celebrates its opening, an event that has become a global phenomenon.

The film intricately weaves together behind-the-scenes footage captured over eight months, offering an intimate glimpse into the visionary work and intense preparations led by Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. It captures not only the design concepts and curatorial challenges but also the strategic planning involving global celebrities like Rihanna and filmmakers such as Wong Kar-wai, providing a rare and unfiltered look into their world of creativity and high pressure.

"The First Monday in May" serves as both a dazzling document of a globally recognized cultural event and an exploration of the debate: is fashion art? It highlights the intersection of haute couture, celebrity culture, and museum curation, revealing how these powerful forces intertwine to create a captivating and thought-provoking spectacle.

A lively discussion will follow the screening.

Movie Night at ICANA is a place where you can come to watch a good movie, engage in conversations, learn and find inspiration and have a great time.

The program is 100% in English and it includes:

• Screening of "The First Monday in May"
• Discussion and conversation with the audience. The discussion will be facilitated by ICANA staff.

Audience: program open to the community at large. +17 years old. Intermediate and Advanced level of English. Free of charge.

THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY: USA (2016)

Directed by Andrew Rossi.

Run time: 1h 30m

Synopsis: Each year, on the first Monday in May, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York opens its doors to host the biggest event on the fashion calendar, The Met Gala, the opening night party to the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibition.

Themes: Fashion. Models. The intersection of art, fashion designers and celebrity. The creative process. Museum curation. Behind the scenes.