Stage Costume Design at the French Court (1600–1800): Presented by Weriem at Macalester College
Credits: : Topher Alexander
Join us at Macalester College for a special presentation led by the artist Weriem, exploring the world of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century stage costumes at the French royal court.
In this presentation, we’ll explore the opulent world of stage costumes at the French royal court, drawing inspiration from the illustrations of renowned artists who worked under Louis XIII, XIV, XV, and XVI. We’ll examine the extravagant ballet and opera costumes, their symbolic meanings, and the evolving rules that defined their design. The presentation will conclude with a look at contemporary costume designs by Weriem, whose work draws inspiration from the splendor and theatricality of the Baroque era.
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About weriem
WERIEM is a French & Tunisian artist whose detailed work draws inspiration from the performing arts. In 2024, she presented her first solo exhibition in Chicago. Since then, her work has been shown in Chicago and Los Angeles, and she received the People’s Choice Award at the Bridgeport Art Center’s Annual Art Competition. Following her second solo exhibition at the Epiphany Center for the Arts (Chicago, 2025; Newcity review click here), she continued to exhibit in the U.S. and abroad, participating in group shows in Portland (OR), Boise (ID), Los Angeles (CA), and Paris, France. In 2026, she looks forward to presenting her work in Minneapolis (MN) and to participating in an artist residency in New York City (NY).
WERIEM’s artistic journey captivates collectors both locally and internationally. She pursued classical training at the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago and the Florence Academy of Art in Italy. Before fully dedicating herself to fine art, she built a decade-long career as a costume designer for opera, collaborating with institutions such as the Royal Swedish Opera, the Boston Early Music Festival, Opera Lafayette and Haymarket Opera Company. Her work has been praised by the New York Times, Chicago Reader, Wall Street Journal, and Chicago Tribune.