After a year of the pandemic, an online exhibition traces mask-wearing

A virtual exhibition at the Westminster Menswear Archive traces the evolution of our relationship with masks since the beginning of the pandemic. Photo: AFP

Over recent months, the mask has become one of our everyday objects. So much so that the Westminster Menswear Archive has decided to dedicate a digital exhibition, opening next month, to the ubiquitous anti-Covid accessory, often a source of faux-pas, misunderstandings and disputes.

Just a year ago, it was the exclusive domain of health care workers. The mask has rapidly evolved from a piece of personal medical protective equipment to an accessory that is carefully chosen for its usefulness and its aesthetic.