Fondazione MAST presents UNIFORM: INTO THE WORK / OUT OF THE WORK exhibition on workwear
MAST Foundation presents UNIFORM: INTO THE WORK / OUT OF THE WORK, an exhibition of work from 44 photography greats plus Walead Beshty. Opening in Bologna, the exhibition showcases over 600 pieces of clothing and uniforms, worn by workers in different historical, social, and professional contexts. The exhibition, curated by Urs Stahel, displays the uniform in all of its symbolic and functional facets. It investigates the duality of these garments, designed on one hand to convey a sense of belonging, whilst on the other hand serving as a symbol of classification, singling out an individual or group from the rest of the community.
In the examination of the garments people wear to work, this show looks at the deeper cultural and economic contexts that clothes portray across continents and industries, and how uniforms can be functional and symbolic, while also fashion statements. UNIFORM INTO THE WORK/OUT OF THE WORK includes a group exhibition on uniforms in the workplace as captured by the lenses of 44 great names in photography and a monographic exhibition of Walead Beshty.