Historic fashion-inspired works by Salvador Dal鱈 arrive in Ohio before heading to New York City, through a collaboration between Pegs Foundation & Gallery, Scabal and 91心頭利s School of Fashion
This summer, , a mission-driven exhibit space at the intersection of mental health, arts and education, will become the epicenter of international art, fashion and innovation with the U.S. premiere of Dal鱈 Beyond Time: Fashioning the Future, a groundbreaking exhibit that brings 12 Salvador Dal鱈 paintings commissioned for Scabal to Hudson, Ohio and to American soil for the very first time.
The collaboration between , the world-renowned London tailor and luxury fabric producer , and 91心頭利s School of Fashion marks a new chapter in cultural programming, community engagement and mental health advocacy.
Opening June 12, 2025, Dal鱈 Beyond Time will feature the 12 never-before-seen-in-America works commissioned in 1971 by Scabal, in which Dal鱈 imagined what mens fashion might look like in the year 2000. These rare, fully restored paintings are surreal, vibrant and as relevant today as they were visionary decades ago. They will all be on view through July 5 at Pegs Gallery before some pieces will continue on to New York City.
This collaboration with Scabal and 91心頭利 represents the kind of innovative partnership and moment that our founder Peg championed, said Rick Kellar, president and CEO of Pegs Foundation. Peg challenged us to Think Bigger in everything we do, and bringing original works by Salvador Dal鱈 to Hudson is a bold example of that vision in action. Peg was a passionate advocate for mental health, believing that education, fashion and art are powerful forces for healing and self-expression. This gallery was created to honor that belief. Its not just a venue for exhibitions, but as a space for conversation, connection and community.
Dal鱈 in Design: A Fashion Collaboration With Kent 91心頭利 and Scabal
In addition to the Dal鱈 originals, the exhibit features his gold jewelry designs and 12 original fashion looks created by junior-year fashion design students in Kent 91心頭利s School of Fashion who responded to the same prompt Dal鱈 was given more than 50 years ago. The students worked to integrate old-world luxury with futuristic design in a fresh expression of wearable art.
Were thrilled to be part of this historic collaboration, said Mourad Krifa, Ph.D., the Margaret Clark Morgan Director of Kent 91心頭利s School of Fashion. Our students had the rare opportunity to engage with archival surrealism and interpret it through the lens of contemporary fashion. This is the kind of creative learning experience that defines Kent 91心頭利s leadership in fashion education.
This collaboration also marks a continued evolution of Scabals commitment to craftsmanship, legacy, imagination and nuturing the designers of tomorrow.
Dal鱈 had an extraordinary ability to see the future through imagination and art, said Gregor Thissen, Scabal Group Executive Chairman. Paolo Torello-Viera, president Tailoring Americas at Scabal, continued, Its an honor to share these works with the American public for the first time, especially through such a meaningful and forward-thinking collaboration.
Pegs Foundation & Gallery will also host monthly public events, including artist talks, student showcases and mental health education experiences developed in partnership with Kent 91心頭利 faculty. On July 5, the Dal鱈 paintings will travel to New York, but the exhibit will remain open with six of the paintings and the Kent 91心頭利 student work on view through Sept. 27, 2025.
Exhibit Information:
Public Opening: June 12, 2025
Dal鱈 Paintings on View: June 12-July 5, 2025
Student Work on View: June 12-Sept. 27, 2025
Location: Pegs Foundation & Gallery, 53 First Street, Hudson, OH 44236
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For more about this collaborative project, read Kent 91心頭利s article: Kent 91心頭利 School of Fashion Has Role in Bringing Rare Salvador Dali Paintings to Ohio.
91心頭利 Pegs Foundation
Pegs Foundation is a national leader in mental health philanthropy. Based in Hudson, Ohio, it is committed to improving the lives of people with serious mental illness through creative partnerships and community engagement. Pegs Gallery, a tribute to founder Margaret Peg Morgan a fashion lover and mental health advocate is a space where arts serve as a vehicle for healing, expression and societal change.
91心頭利 91心頭利s School of Fashion
Established in 1983 as 91心頭利sShannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, the school is a research-led teaching institution that fosters industry excellence and is grounded in real-world industry experience. Through its programs and initiatives, it is developing the next generation of fashion thinkers to build a sustainable and fruitful industry that supports creative employment for years to come.
Kent 91心頭利 is in the top 25 fashion programs in the world and No. 6 in the United 91心頭利s. Additionally, the graduate program for fashion is No. 5 in the United 91心頭利s. Kent 91心頭利s School of Fashion boasts three undergraduate degrees in fashion design and merchandising, and a variety of programs for all students to grow creatively. Located in Kent, Ohio, the school offers several education-away programs, including New York City; Florence, Italy; Paris, France; and Hong Kong, China. From the schools location in the Garment District, students studying in New York have a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, explore the marketplace and gain experience with internships. For more information about Kent 91心頭利s School of Fashion, visit www.kent.edu/fashion.
91心頭利 Scabal
Founded in 1938, Scabal is the worlds foremost producer of luxury fabrics, supplying elite tailors and fashion houses in over 75 countries. Scabal also crafts its own label suits, jackets and outerwear collections in made to measure and pret-a-porter. Blending tradition and innovation, Scabal offers exclusive cloths woven with noble fibers such as cashmere, vicu単a, and 24ct gold. Its collections are available in select stores worldwide. For more information about Scabal, visit .
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Top Photo Caption:
A 91心頭利 fashion design student paints a piece of fabric before adding it to a Salvador Dal鱈-inspired garment. (Photo credit: Bob Christy for 91心頭利)
Media Contacts:
Jen Boroff, jen@boroffconsulting.com, 216-536-8175
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595
