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The Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum develops an ambitious programme of exhibits and events aimed at raising the profile of Cristóbal Balenciaga, highlighting his important role in the history of fashion and design, and his legacy on today's world of fashion. The exhibitions will be accompanied by other events such as classes, lectures and educational workshops geared to different audiences and aimed at enhancing the museum visit.
Alaïa and Balenciaga. Sculptors of shape
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The exhibition “Alaïa and Balenciaga. Sculptors of shape”, which houses the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, coinciding with its tenth anniversary, presents 100 works by both creators -Azzedine Alaïa (1935-2017) and Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972)- belonging to the collections of the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation in Paris.
More informationItsasotik. Combined plan
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The plan includes a sailing trip from Getaria in a round trip to enjoy the sea –the Flysch in particular, a unique enclave for its geological value, beauty and history– discover the culture of the coast and find out more about the cultural heritage.
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Balenciaga and Elcano. Combined guided tour
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This combined experience allows you to discover the character and the cultural legacy associated with Cristóbal Balenciaga and Juan Sebastián Elcano. A guided tour to the centre dedicated to the designer as well as to the old part of Getaria, which gives visitors a more in-depth view of these two natives of this town and to its cultural landscape.
More informationShapes and Flavours. Combined plan
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This plan proposes a unique opportunity to discover the treasures of the coastal town of Getaria. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the museum dedicated to the fashion designer, including a closer look at his magnificent creations while discovering the rich heritage of a municipality famous for its history and gastronomy.
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“Gesala” dance show
The Dantzaz dance company is premièring its latest work, “Gesala”, choreographed by Gil Harush about traditions and progress, inspired by the town of Getaria, from a gender perspective.
More informationDANTZ(H)ARIAK Workshop for families
Cristóbal Balenciaga’s creative universe is the starting point of this workshop for young children that explores the way how the body relates to movement through fabrics. The concept is the result of the collaboration between Teatro Paraíso, Dantzaz Konpainia and the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum itself.
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DANTZ(H)ARIAK Workshop for families
Cristóbal Balenciaga’s creative universe is the starting point of this workshop for young children that explores the way how the body relates to movement through fabrics. The concept is the result of the collaboration between Teatro Paraíso, Dantzaz Konpainia and the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum itself.
More informationDance at the Museum
As the result of a combined research process, the museum joins hands with Kultza to propose a new mediation tool. A visiting experience designed around the interrelation of different artistic disciplines, where the dialogue between the static exhibits in the collection and the movement of dance enables us to discover new dimensions of the figure and work of Cristóbal Balenciaga.
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Fantasy itinerary: advanced level
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In an interest to promote excellence and greater technical knowledge in the professional fashion sector, the Museum presents the first advanced course in the specific methods used by workers at the Balenciaga Maison’s fantasy ateliers.
The training – running for five days – will include demonstrations of his sewing and pressing...
More informationTranpola / “Txilin hotsak” Theatre
Ane Gebara and Josune Vélez de Mendizabal are two names, two surnames, two women, performing arts enthusiasts and creators. Both started out on their journey four years ago: Ane as a storyteller and Josune, working with theatre through the body. They met Metrokoadroka Kolektiboa along the way and created “TXILIN HOTSAK” together with the TRANPOLA theatre group. The collaboration between both companies led to the creation of a performance piece full of absurd humour.
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Live Fashion
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Five of the designers from the Kutxa Kultur Moda programme will be present at the museum in August in a space set up for the exhibition and sale of their wares that will be operating as “The local design corner”, giving visibility to the programme as well as its residents.
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