Winterthur introduces its Eye on the Iconic exhibition series, which explores a single iconic object
(Artdaily.org)

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library introduces its Eye on the Iconic exhibition series, which explores a single iconic object. The inaugural Eye on the Iconic exhibition, Royal Splendor: The Coronation Gown from The Crown, features the replica of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation dress worn by Claire Foy in the Netflix series The Crown and examines what makes an object iconic—something that is widely recognized and of note. The dress will be on view through January 7, 2018. Using the replica gown as a focus object, Royal Splendor examines various meanings of an icon. First, the iconic nature of the original dress and the role it played in history is considered. As viewers of the Netflix series know, the episode featuring the coronation dress depicts not only a dramatized version of the queen and the preparations for the coronation but also the fascinating history of televising the ceremony. The coronation, and therefore th