Historic fashion-inspired works by Salvador Dalí arrive in Ohio before heading to New York City, through a collaboration between Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, Scabal and Kent State University’s School of Fashion
This summer, Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, 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 “Dalí Beyond Time: Fashioning the Future,” a groundbreaking exhibit that brings 12 Salvador Dalí paintings commissioned for Scabal to Hudson, Ohio – and to American soil – for the very first time.
The collaboration between Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, the world-renowned London tailor and luxury fabric producer Scabal, and Kent State University’s School of Fashion marks a new chapter in cultural programming, community engagement and mental health advocacy.
Opening June 12, 2025, “Dalí Beyond Time” will feature the 12 never-before-seen-in-America works commissioned in 1971 by Scabal, in which Dalí imagined what men’s 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 Peg’s Gallery before some pieces will continue on to New York City.
“This collaboration with Scabal and Kent State University represents the kind of innovative partnership and moment that our founder Peg championed,” said Rick Kellar, president and CEO of Peg’s Foundation. “Peg challenged us to ‘Think Bigger’ in everything we do, and bringing original works by Salvador Dalí 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. It’s not just a venue for exhibitions, but as a space for conversation, connection and community.”
Dalí in Design: A Fashion Collaboration With Kent State and Scabal
In addition to the Dalí originals, the exhibit features his gold jewelry designs and 12 original fashion looks created by junior-year fashion design students in Kent State’s School of Fashion who responded to the same prompt Dalí 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.
“We’re thrilled to be part of this historic collaboration,” said Mourad Krifa, Ph.D., the Margaret Clark Morgan Director of Kent State’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 State’s leadership in fashion education.”
This collaboration also marks a continued evolution of Scabal’s commitment to craftsmanship, legacy, imagination and nuturing the designers of tomorrow.
“Dalí 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, “It’s an honor to share these works with the American public for the first time, especially through such a meaningful and forward-thinking collaboration.”
Peg’s Foundation & Gallery will also host monthly public events, including artist talks, student showcases and mental health education experiences developed in partnership with Kent State faculty. On July 5, the Dalí paintings will travel to New York, but the exhibit will remain open with six of the paintings and the Kent State student work on view through Sept. 27, 2025.
Exhibit Information:
Public Opening: June 12, 2025
Dalí Paintings on View: June 12-July 5, 2025
Student Work on View: June 12-Sept. 27, 2025
Location: Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, 53 First Street, Hudson, OH 44236
More Info: www.pegsgallery.org
For more about this collaborative project, read Kent State’s article: Kent State School of Fashion Has Role in Bringing Rare Salvador Dali Paintings to Ohio.
About Peg’s Foundation
Peg’s 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. Peg’s 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.
About Kent State University’s School of Fashion
Established in 1983 as Kent State University’s Shannon 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 State is in the top 25 fashion programs in the world and No. 6 in the United States. Additionally, the graduate program for fashion is No. 5 in the United States. Kent State’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 school’s 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 State’s School of Fashion, visit www.kent.edu/fashion.
About Scabal
Founded in 1938, Scabal is the world’s 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, vicuña, and 24ct gold. Its collections are available in select stores worldwide. For more information about Scabal, visit scabal.com.
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Top Photo Caption:
A Kent State University fashion design student paints a piece of fabric before adding it to a Salvador Dalí-inspired garment. (Photo credit: Bob Christy for Kent State University)
Media Contacts:
Jen Boroff, jen@boroffconsulting.com, 216-536-8175
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595