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.

Charlie Porter’s new book What Artists Wear is a fascinating exploration into the relationship between clothes, artists and their art

Cooper Hewitt, NY will re-open its doors to the public on June 10th, 2021 with several exciting exhibitions on contemporary muslim fashion, works from iconic pattern designer Suzie Zuzek and street couture extraordinaire Willi Smith.

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.

Over fifty works by weaver Kay Sekimachi will feature in upcoming solo show at BAMPFA, the UC Berkley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Sekimachi brings weaving to life, transforming 2D surfaces to 3D sculptural objects.

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.

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.

An article from Wallpaper* media highlights 6 contemporary textile artists from around the world who are inspiring and innovating in the world of fiber.

The Smithsonian Learning Lab has compiled an online archive of some of the most iconic patterns and designs of California Modernist Dorothy Wright Liebes.

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.

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.

A link to this year’s Collect Conference, with artist talks from Edmund De Waal.

Celebrated designer Iris van Herpen has a new collection, and a continued interest in nature + movement.

With a virtual walkthrough March 3. Link here.

The Art Institute of Chicago presents Bisa Butler: Portraits, a series of over 20 intricately quilted portraits exploring the histories of Black lives in America.

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.

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.

Annual reading list from Surface Design Association includes books on natural dying, craft as protest, a history of fabric and more!

Upcoming short film by Liam Young features cast of international designers lead by Ane Crabtree in techno-utopian vision of the future of planet earth.

From the Cleveland Museum of Art: A conversation on the mola, a key component of traditional dress of the indigenous Guna (formerly Kuna) women of Panamá.