SCAD Lacoste, the Savannah College of Art and Design's campus in Provence, France, is hosting three summer exhibitions: 'Christian Dior: Jardins Rêvés', the first Dior exhibition in southern France, featuring over 30 haute couture silhouettes and 60 accessories by Dior and his successors; 'DRIFT: Unfold', a permanent interactive installation by the Dutch artist duo DRIFT that transforms visitors' heartbeats into audiovisual displays; and 'Studio Bee: 100% Made by SCAD', showcasing work by recent SCAD fashion graduates. The Dior show runs until September 28, while the Studio Bee exhibition continues until November 2.
The exhibitions matter because they highlight SCAD's role as a bridge between heritage fashion, cutting-edge digital art, and emerging design talent, all set against the historic backdrop of Provence. By staging a major Dior retrospective alongside a tech-driven installation by internationally recognized artists and a platform for young designers, SCAD reinforces its mission of combining education, innovation, and cultural engagement, drawing attention to its French outpost as a significant summer arts destination.