Five for Friday: Halloween Costume Inspiration from MoMA’s Collection
Le Perreux-sur-Marne, 1928
Looking for a couples’ costume? If one of these five artworks doesn’t spark your creativity, try browsing through the collection. 1990
For his Today series, On Kawara painted one work a day for over 40 years. Wear an all-white outfit and use colored electrical tape to create a De Stijl grid. Pablo Picasso. 1899
Toulouse-Lautrec depicted his muse in various outfits, but this creepy snake-patterned dress is the best fit for Halloween. With Halloween just one week away, I’m turning to MoMA’s collection for costume ideas. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. 5. Jane Avril. 2. Share your own ideas in the comments section! April 24, 1990. 1939-43
Mondrian’s style is instantly recognizable. Rene Magritte. Five for Friday, written by a variety of MoMA staff members, is our attempt to spotlight some of the compelling, charming, and downright curious works in the Museum’s rich collection. The Lovers. Trafalgar Square. 3. Happy Halloween, art lovers!
