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Recycling and Regeneration in the Textile World
Material waste is an ever present issue in contemporary human culture. Here we highlight several resources for the artist or maker interested in cultivating a sustainable textile practice.
Textile artists: the pioneers of a new material world
Wallpaper magazine features textile artists, including LA locals Tanya Aguiñiga, Diedrick Brackens, and Sanford Biggers . . . These contemporary textile artists are weaving together the common threads and rich variety of fibre art in new ways
Craft and our relationship to the planet
“Those who practice craft have the power to help us transition to a more circular economy, in which we eliminate waste, keep materials and objects in use and regenerate natural systems.”
Jacqueline Surdell's Knotted Tapestries
Recent article from Colossal highlights the dazzling weavings of Jacqueline Surdell. A Chicago based fiber artist whose weavings ooze from the wall, defying boundary and homogenous form.
KnittedKeyboardII: The Wearable, Musical Textile
Introducing KnittedKeyboardII! A 5 octave, stretchable, wearable, playable piano patterned textile. Brought to us by the MIT Media Lab’s ‘Responsive Environments’ research group.
Joana Choumali’s Vividly Embroidered Photographs Are Expressions of Hope
Contemporary African photographer Joana Choumali uses embroidery in her images, enlivening the photographic process through tactile intervention.
New York's Museum of Arts and Design Puts Craft Front and Center
The exhibit brings together more than 70 works in an iconic survey of the many iterations of craft. The exhibition features never before shown pieces by lesser known artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal and more.
What Artists Wear
Charlie Porter’s new book What Artists Wear is a fascinating exploration into the relationship between clothes, artists and their art
How The Sewing Machine Gave Power — And Fashion Cred — To African Women
Masego Madzwamuse of NPR’s Goats and Soda presents an interview with Catherine McKinley on the release of her new book, The African Lookbook: A Visual History of 100 Years of African Women.
Historical Clothing's Comeback
In this article from Craftsman Quarterly we follow the paths of several individuals who represent a growing community of sewists, artists, makers and enthusiasts exploring historical fashion.
The Ancient Fabric That No One Knows How to Make
Recent article from the BBC explores the complicated and mysterious history of Dhaka Muslin, a sheer cotton textile that experienced global popularity before disappearing from production.
Contemporary Textile Artists Who Inspire
An article from Wallpaper* media highlights 6 contemporary textile artists from around the world who are inspiring and innovating in the world of fiber.
Dorothy Wright Liebes: Unorthodox Textiles-an archive
The Smithsonian Learning Lab has compiled an online archive of some of the most iconic patterns and designs of California Modernist Dorothy Wright Liebes.
10,500 Year Old Basket Unearthed in the Judean Desert
Recent excavation of the Qumran caves by the Israel Antiquities Authority reveals historical finds including new fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the partially mummified remains of a 6,000 year old skeleton, a 10,500 year old reed basket and more.
How Craft Became an Art Market Force
Artsy brings us an article on the growing prominence of craft; textiles, glass, ceramic, wood, in the art market. The article examines factors that have fueled a revaluing and resurgence of craft and material culture in our current era.
Edmund de Waal and Glenn Adamson on Craft
A link to this year’s Collect Conference, with artist talks from Edmund De Waal.
Roots of Rebirth with Iris van Herpen
Celebrated designer Iris van Herpen has a new collection, and a continued interest in nature + movement.
Israeli Archaeologists Unearth Biblical Era Royal Purple Dye
Three fiber scraps from 1,000 BCE point to Edomite kingdom described in the Bible; vibrant and lasting ‘royal’ dye comes from murex sea snails.
Craft and The Mainstream Art World
Article from Artsy on the relationship between the worlds of art and craft. Take a deeper dive into the complicated history and valuing of craft within the art world.