"Cosmetics is probably as old as humanity." - Rene Konig
The Makeup Museum, a large exhibition entirely dedicated to the history of Make-Up, will open in May 2020 in the Big Apple, precisely in the Meatpacking District. It will be a journey through time, from ancient Egypt to the present day passing through the XNUMXs, crucial years in the history of make-up that sees beauty icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and Audrey Hepburn who played a fundamental role in the its diffusion.
“The Makeup Museum is an essential institution for the New York and New York cultural landscape
world, "said Doreen Bloch, executive director and co-founder of the WWD Makeup Museum and" Our goal is to organize many exhibitions and immerse visitors at different times for which they understand the impact the universe of beauty has had on each of them, ”said Rachel Goodwin.
It is no coincidence that the first exhibition "Pink Jungle: 1950's Make-up in America" will be dedicated to the Fifties, years considered central to the birth of makeup, for the launch of timeless trends such as red lipstick and cat- eye.
"Makeup has a 10.000-year history ranging from ancient Egyptians and their eyeliner to geisha makeup in Japan to the influence makeup has on pop culture today."
There will be professionals from the world of beauty who will join the museum to offer their exclusive services and masterclasses, in addition there will be a VIP area where visitors can create their own lipstick shade similar to those proposed in the 50s.
What can I say, an opportunity to be seized in order to go to the Big Apple!
By Giulia Caruso
