How superhero costumes shape our modern myths and societal metaphors

Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy - Artists Panel - Part 5 of 7 · 8:24 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the intersection of comic book art and high fashion in this panel discussion from The Met, featuring international scholars and renowned comic artists.

Presented alongside the exhibition 'Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy,' this panel examines the deeper mechanics of the genre. The discussion covers how uniforms are appropriated, how costumes are adapted for the screen, and the role of the superhero as a metaphor in contemporary society.

The session features insights from comic artist Alex Ross, writer and artist John Cassaday, and Stanford Carpenter, an assistant professor of Visual and Critical Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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