OFF THE WALL dialogs is a face off of clothing and objects of the post-World War period, between 1946 and 1985, seen from both the Western and Soviet side. It tracks the daily life of WESTERN and EASTERN populations during a period that remains secret: the Cold War.

EAST

Petlura, an artist, experiments with the clothing of the Soviet period. The objects of Petlura come from the flea markets of Moscow and former Soviet Union. Official web site of Petlura

WEST

Solo-Mâtine, a fashion designer, has a passion for the clothing of the post-war period and the first clothing designed specificaly for young people. The objects of Solo-Mâtine come in particular from the flea markets of Geneva, Paris, London and Amsterdam. more about Solo-Mâtine

Petlura and Solo-Mâtine establish a dialog between their collections of objects. A cup, a painting, a shoe or a piece of clothing, speak and reconstitute the history of their time. These costumes and accessories, so close to people, talk about their daily life, their lifestyle, their concerns and small secrets. Interpretations of the differences which created these two worlds is in the core of the dialog. Ideological differences of thoughts and mentalities make it possible for a distinct interpretation of the same thing.

The exhibition is composed as follows:

• Installation of the silhouettes - (Petlura/ Solo-Mâtine)
• Installation of the objects - (Petlura/ Solo-Mâtine)
• Video installation - (Solo-Mâtine)
• Theme evenings: Performances by Petlura and projection of short films of Solo-Mâtine
• Book "OFF The Wall Dialogs" - (Petlura/Solo-Mâtine)