This year, Capital One has returned to New York Fashion Week with several activations and partnerships. The Cultivist, the members club and creative agency, and Capital One have teamed up this season with the debut of the immersive exhibition “Bauhaus Ballet” by artist and fashion photographer Szilveszter Makó, marking his first public exhibition.
The six-room exhibition — featuring Makó’s signature approach within the world of Hungarian folklore and childhood memories — transforms fashion imagery and explores the world of identity, individuality and self-expression. Notable portraits within the exhibition encompass Cardi B, Gwendoline Christie, Bad Bunny, Cate Blanchett, Elle Fanning, Rihanna, Rama Duwaji and more.
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Within the experience, Makó also curated the “Archive Room,” which features an archive of pieces from designers such as Viktor & Rolf, Marc Jacobs and more — showcasing the notable fashion figures and creative forces continuing to shape the industry today.
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“Capital One has become one of The Cultivist’s most meaningful partners, and we have created remarkable experiences for both cardholders and our members,” said Marlies Verhoeven, chief executive officer and cofounder of The Cultivist. “From Alex Israel to Anna Weyant to Alex Prager and now Szilveszter Makó, The Cultivist and Capital One give artists the space to create something truly extraordinary.”
Capital One programming throughout the week includes an exclusive preview dinner by James Beard-nominated chef Jeremy Salamon held on Tuesday; a private artist dinner hosted by The Cultivist and Makó on Wednesday ahead of the opening and a performance by Banks; a cocktail party with a DJ set by Tove Lo and the opening of the exhibition to the public on Thursday, and a business brunch and panel featuring Sergio Hudson, Sky Pittman, Basak Agaoglu, Fabien Moreau and more on Saturday. Capital One is also sponsoring Hudson’s spring 2027 show this season to mark the designer’s 10th anniversary.
“Through our long-term partnership with The Cultivist, Capital One Entertainment is proud to bring another one-of-a-kind experience to cardholders, this time with Szilveszter Makó, one of the most talented photographers of his generation,” said Anthony Warnke, vice president of partnerships, dining and entertainment at Capital One. “’Bauhaus Ballet’ by Szilveszter Makó is an experiential exhibition that will take guests on a journey through Szilveszter’s unique perspective and get a glimpse into the world typically only available to fashion insiders. This week, Capital One cardholders have exclusive access to the exhibition, private musical performances and curated dinners. In celebration of fashion, we will also open the doors of Bauhaus Ballet to the public through Saturday.”
This exhibition and NYFW programming follows Capital One and The Cultivist’s installation with Alex Prager, “Mirage Factory,” featuring performances by Diana Ross and Ellie Goulding and last year’s partnership between Capital One and The Cultivist for Anna Weyant’s “The Dollhouse” with contributions from Marc Jacobs.
“Bauhaus Ballet” by Szilveszter Makó is open now through Sunday at 29 West 23rd Street.