Madelyn Jordon Fine Art is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of original fashion illustrations by acclaimed New York artist, Anna Marie Magagna entitled Fashion as Art: The Bendel Years and Beyond from September 19 – November 2, 2013. An opening reception will be held Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 6-8PM. The artist will be present and the public is invited.
A highlight of the exhibition will be over 25 original fashion illustrations, created from 1969 to the 1990’s. As a young artist Anna Marie Magagna was discovered by the American retail groundbreaker, Geraldine Stutz, then President of Henri Bendel. Stutz, selected Magagna to be the exclusive artist for Bendel’s from 1969 to the early 1970’s. This proved to be a revolutionary moment in fashion history-- when the “look” changed in Europe from elegant to edgy. Stutz, recognized the shift and with Magagna’s fashion illustrations in the New York Times, abruptly changed the look of Bendel from cool, lovely, sophisticated and elegant to savvy, smart and edgy elegance.
