Overview
- Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell, the designer’s first solo exhibition, opened Jan. 19 at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and is scheduled to run through Sept. 7.
- Highlights include Glinda’s pink bubble gown and Elphaba’s ensemble from Wicked, Anita’s yellow dress from West Side Story, Hamilton principals’ looks, and Janelle Monáe’s Met Gala attire.
- Entry is included with general admission, while Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing requires a separate ticket through Feb. 8 and the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition is listed through April 19.
- Tazewell underscored the engineering behind movement and construction in costume design, citing tools such as 3D printing and digital laser cutting.
- He described the Martin Luther King Jr. Day opening as exhilarating and reflected on influences from his mother, noting his milestone as the first Black man to win the Oscar for costume design.