This Master’s course is tailored for students with a relevant degree or professional experience. It explores emerging areas in curatorship and delves into the evolving role and identity of curators within the contemporary art and fashion industries.
The Master's in Curating Art & Fashion merges art and fashion, featuring courses and projects focused on museum practices, exhibition curation, and catalogue development. Students will gain essential skills needed for launching careers in both curatorial and managerial roles within the art and fashion sectors while also developing proficiency in digital technologies.
The course is divided into two semesters, each focusing on distinct areas of fashion and art. It combines both theoretical knowledge and practical application to provide a well-rounded learning experience.
First Semester:
Second Semester:
The course focuses on developing specialised skills in art and fashion, preparing students for various roles such as Exhibition Curators (Art and Fashion), Art Directors for Cultural Projects, Journalists, Writers, and Researchers in Art and Fashion, Art and Fashion Curators, Creative Directors, Art and Fashion Editors, and Event/Exhibition Managers.
Florence stands out for its captivating blend of tradition and innovation, making it an ideal hub for meaningful interactions between fashion and art. Its rich heritage, paired with a dynamic industry network, creates a thriving environment for creativity. The city’s compact size encourages close collaboration between industry and academia, opening up unique opportunities to engage with prestigious brands and cultural institutions, such as Palazzo Strozzi, Museo Ferragamo, and the renowned fashion event Pitti Immagine. This dynamic environment empowers students to develop essential skills needed for success in the art and fashion sectors, allowing them to adapt effortlessly to a fast-changing market.
Istituto Marangoni’s strong connections with leading companies in the fashion, art and luxury sectors provide students in Florence with a unique learning methodology. This approach enables them to work on projects under the guidance of prestigious cultural and fashion Institutions, including:
Palazzo Strozzi
Museo Ferragamo
Pitti Immagine
Collaborations with Versace and Fondazione Prada
Maramotti Collection (Max Mara family)
Projects include exhibition curation, large-scale event management, and multimedia campaigns for brands, providing students with the opportunity to gain invaluable experience by applying their theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges in art and fashion.