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The Barbican and EON Productions have officially
announced the new 'Designing 007' exhibition, to
open this July in London...
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Designing 007 Exhibition
29th February 2012
Press Release
This summer the Barbican marks the 50th anniversary of the James
Bond film franchise, from 1962’s DR NO to this year’s
SKYFALL, by joining forces with EON productions to create a unique
exhibition designed by Ab Rogers, curated by the Barbican and
guest-curated by fashion historian Bronwyn Cosgrave and Oscar-winning
costume designer Lindy Hemming. The exhibition is supported by
Swarovski.
With unprecedented access to EON’s archive, Designing
007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style is a multi-sensory experience
where screen icons, costumes, production design, automobiles,
gadgets, special effects, graphic design, exotic locations, weapons,
stunts and props combine to immerse the audience in the creation
and development of Bond style over its auspicious 50 year history.
Highlights include gadgets and weapons made for Bond and his
notorious adversaries by special effects experts John Stears,
Syd Cain and Chris Corbould; artwork for sets and storyboards
by production designers Sir Ken Adam and Peter Lamont and costume
designs by Bumble Dawson, Donfeld, Julie Harris, Lindy Hemming,
Ronald Patterson, Emma Porteous, and Jany Temime.
On display too will be lavish screen finery produced for the
six actors who played Bond and his sidekicks over five decades
by Hollywood costume designers and major fashion names including
Giorgio Armani, Brioni, Roberto Cavalli, Tom Ford, Hubert de
Givenchy, Gucci’s Frida Giannini, Douglas Hayward, Rifat
Ozbek, Jenny Packham, Miuccia Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Anthony
Sinclair, Philip Treacy, Emanuel Ungaro and Donatella Versace.
Lindy Hemming, costume designer says, “In our exhibition,
we intend, having explored the contents of the extensive EON
archives, to thrill visitors with an insight into some of the
design processes involved in the many different areas of making
the Bond films.”
Bronwyn Cosgrave, fashion historian adds, “Elements integral
to the entire production process of the Bond films are showcased
to illuminate their ground-breaking craftsmanship and design
ingenuity.”
Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board adds, “2012
is set to be a thrilling year for the Bond franchise and for
Swarovski! Over the years we have added glamour and sparkle to
the costume and set designs of numerous Bond films, and because
of this historical relationship it felt only natural that we
would support the Bond legacy in this innovative new exhibition.”
Designing 007 will transform the Barbican spaces including The
Curve and The Pit to take the audience on a journey through 50
years of Bond style.
Datastream
Exhibition: 6th July 2012 to 5th September 2012
Hours: Daily 11am–8pm, every Thursday late until 10pm. Last
admission 90 minutes before close.
Booking opens: 1st March 2012 at 10:00 GMT via barbican.org.uk/bond
Tickets: Standard £12,
Yellow Members £10,
Red/Orange Members £8,
Concessions: £10, Under 16s £8
Please check availability before visiting.
Timed admission is
in operation - advance booking is strongly advised.
The exhibition will tour internationally over a three year period.
