Saturday, January 14, 2012

Grace Kelly Exhibition at the TIFF Bell Lightbox (Toronto)





“The thing that made her stand out is what we call style.” — McCall’s magazine, 1955
Grace Kelly (1929–1982) is among the defining figures of our age. The key events of her life—a meteoric rise to fame in 1950s Hollywood and subsequent retirement from film, at age 26, to marry Rainier III, Prince of Monaco—constitute one of the twentieth-century’s real-life fairytales. But Kelly was also down-to-earth: an elegant, smart woman whose cultivation of a unique personal style continues to have a lasting impact on culture
Born November 12, 1929, the third child of the prestigious Kelly family of Philadelphia, Grace was in the spotlight from an early age. Her father, Jack, was a millionaire entrepreneur, a triple Olympic Gold Medal–winner in rowing, as well as a politician: his failed campaign for mayor in 1935 was one of Grace’s first tastes of the public spotlight. On graduating from high school, she entered the famed American Academy of the Dramatic Arts in New York. Modelling and television jobs followed, and soon her first film role in Henry Hathaway's Fourteen Hours. Kelly then signed a contract with MGM, appearing in a number of important films during her brief but very successful Hollywood career. Her collaborations with Hitchcock, a friend and mentor, are a high point: Dial M for Murder, Rear Window and To Catch a Thief.
In 1955, Kelly met Prince Rainier III of Monaco, while in Europe for the Cannes film festival. The encounter changed her life. A whirlwind courtship ensued, and then a much-publicized engagement. On April 18, Kelly was married in a lavish wedding produced, in large part, by MGM, including a wedding gown by MGM chief costumier, Helen Rose. She would never return to acting, instead devoting her life to her new position as Her Serene Highness Princess of Monaco. Throughout, and especially for her vast charitable work as Princess, Kelly dressed the part, patronizing the illustrious couture houses of Europe—Dior, Givenchy, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent—and adding to them her unique take on practical American style.
Kelly’s life was among the most documented of all time. She may have been the most photographed woman of the last century, and has left us with copious letters of great charm as well as home movies shot with her own hand. What emerges is a figure sure in her own self-creation, fully aware of her consecutive, iconic roles as movie star, bride and Princess of Monaco.

Get Tickets: 416.599.TIFF | 1.888.599.8433

 

Grace Kelly Exhibition Set to Open at the TIFF Bell Lightbox (Toronto)

As the winter chill slowly creeps upon us, we are starting to look for some interesting outings in one of Canada's biggest cities. If you're in town, or planning a quick trip to Toronto, this will be a great exhibition to include on your list of things to do...
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Running from November 4th to January 22, 2012, GRACE KELLY: FROM MOVIE STAR TO PRINCESS will feature rarely displayed items and artifacts ranging from Grace Kelly's days as a Hollywood leading lady to a Princess of one of the most well-known Royal Families in the world. The exhibition will feature many personal items including original dresses, the original and iconic "Kelly Bag", tiara,  and an exact replica of the the most memorable wedding gown in history. Included in the exhibit will be historical photos from her childhood, letters, telegrams from Prince Rainier and her Academy Award for The Country Girl. Kelly's personal home movies will feature her famous friends and family, providing visitors with an rare glimpse into her personal life.

The TIFF Bell Lightbox is the only North American venue to host this exhibition (based on the Grimaldi Forum's "The Grace Kelly Years" exhibition in Monaco, and the Victoria and Albert Museum's "Grace KElly: Style Icon" exhibition in London).  Opening ceremonies with a private reception will be attended by their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco. 

In conjunction with the exhibition, TIFF Cinematheques's film series ICY FIRE: THE HITCHCOCK is an exploration of the director's obsession with the regal blondes that Kelly played in his films Dial M for Murder, To Catch a Thief and Rear Window.  December will also bring a GRACE ON SCREEN programme showing Kelly's career from small appearances to her most famous roles.

Tickets for the exhibition are currently on sale ($15+tx). Combo exhibition/film discounts are also available. Visit www.tiff.net for more information or call 416-599-8422 or 1-888-599-8433. The TIFF Bell Lightbox is located in the heart of the Entertainment District on King Street West. 
Grace Kelly and Prince Ranier


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