The exhibition "Norine (Un)Covered: A Story of the Brussels Couture House as Pictured in the Press, 1922–1951," was created by Master's degree students in the Art History program at Ghent University under the supervision of PhD candidate and Revers member, Nele Bernheim. The exhibition was hosted at the Vandenhove Pavilion from May 23 to 25, 2024, and presented the results of a semester-long research project dedicated to rediscovering the Belgian avant-garde fashion house Norine.

Drawing from 189 press images collected in a digital catalog, the physical display offered a hybrid of a chronological timeline and a thematic presentation. The 1920s, Norine's heyday, were most abundantly represented in the visual material, as reflected in the structure of the exhibition. Key images were elevated subtly using stacked magnets to add visual rhythm and depth to the display.

The exhibition also included a monitor displaying the digital catalog "Norine (Un)Covered: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Brussels Couture House as Pictured in the Press, 1922-1951" hosted on an Omeka S website, as well as a rack of postcards featuring the campaign image, which was a portrait of Norine in a Dufy-inspired, embroidered gown photographed by Robert De Smet.

In addition to celebrating Norine’s Surrealist collaborations and bold vision, the exhibition shed light on the collaborative research process and digital tools that brought the catalog to life.

The images and videos below, generously provided by PhD candidate Nele Bernheim, document the exhibition.