Exhibit showcasing the jewellery collection of Herta Gebhart at the virtual museum
The Jewellery Museum Pforzheim Presents a Virtual Exhibition on Fashion Designer Herta Gebhart
The Jewellery Museum in Pforzheim, Germany, has launched an online exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Herta Gebhart, often referred to as the "Coco Chanel of Westphalia." This virtual exhibition, available on the museum's website, offers visitors a unique and immersive experience into the world of this remarkable fashion designer.
Born in Frankfurt, Herta Gebhart began her career as a metallographer before transitioning into fashion design. She was self-employed with her husband, Friedrich Gebhart, a goldsmith, and together they created elegantly cut dresses, often combined with accessories, umbrellas, hats, and wigs, all adorned with extravagant jewellery by Friedrich Gebhart.
Visitors to the virtual exhibition are guided through six polygonal rooms, arranged like a string of pearls, by Herta Gebhart herself. This is made possible through a recording from a WDR interview from 2010, in which Herta Gebhart shares her stories and insights about her life and work. The exhibition's creators, Katja Poljanac and designer Kay Prühs, under the leadership of Cornelie Holzach, have ensured that the virtual exhibition breathes the spirit of the 1960s and 1970s, with a futuristic feel.
The exhibition's creators have also paid attention to the details, using background noises to create an auditory space. For instance, the first room features the sound of a mechanical typewriter, while the second room includes a train and a French announcement. These sounds serve as a link between Herta Gebhart's stories and the virtual exhibits.
The Jewellery Museum's director, Cornelie Holzach, expressed her enthusiasm about making more information about Herta Gebhart accessible to the public through this online exhibition. The virtual exhibition provides a presentation of the life and work of Herta Gebhart, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of this influential fashion designer.
For those seeking more information about this virtual exhibition, it might be new or not widely publicised on major platforms yet. Alternatively, it could be a niche or private event not indexed publicly. To find more accurate and up-to-date details, visitors are advised to check official museum or gallery websites specialising in design exhibitions, announcements from design institutions or cultural organisations, or contact archives or databases relevant to design history or contemporary exhibition catalogues.
The virtual exhibition of Herta Gebhart at the Jewellery Museum in Pforzheim showcases her influential work in fashion design, extending beyond clothing to encompass accessories, technology, and lifestyle choices, including items like umbrellas, hats, wigs, and extravagant jewellery by her husband, Friedrich Gebhart. In designing this immersive experience, the creators of the exhibition, led by Cornelie Holzach, have ensured a resonance with the spirit of the 1960s and 1970s, integrating futuristic elements into the display.
