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Curator Talk Series: Alexander McQueen and Elizabeth How — Materializing Ancestral Shadows
October 17, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Included with admission
Location: Forbes Gallery
When fashion designer Alexander McQueen discovered his ancestor Elizabeth How was executed for witchcraft in Salem in 1692, it seized his curiosity and creativity. PEM curator Paula Richter explores how Salem’s infamous history stoked the imagination of one of the most innovative designers of our time.
Our exclusive Curator Talk Series takes place this October and showcases aspects of our collection in darkly mysterious ways.