Andrew Bolton (curator)

Andrew Bolton is a British-born fashion curator, best known for his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. He has served as the Wendy and Jerry Spiegel Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute since 2011. Bolton is renowned for his highly curated and critically acclaimed exhibitions that explore the intersection of fashion, art, and culture. His exhibitions often feature a strong narrative element and engage with broader societal themes and historical contexts. Notable examples include the 2015 exhibition "China: Through the Looking Glass," which examined the influence of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion, and the 2019 exhibition "Camp: Notes on Fashion," which explored the playful, ironic, and excessive nature of camp aesthetics. He is known for his scholarly approach to fashion curation, combining meticulous research with a visually stunning presentation of garments and artifacts. Bolton's contributions have significantly elevated the profile of the Costume Institute and cemented its position as a leading institution for fashion scholarship and exhibition making. His curatorial practice has influenced the way fashion is understood and appreciated within a broader cultural and artistic context. Before joining the Met, Bolton held positions at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.