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Computing Machines & Weaving Technology
Member Ahree Lee is featured in this fantastic write-up by Hyperallergic; The show Pattern: Code runs through Dec 7.
Weaving Beyond the Bauhaus
At the Art Institute in Chicago. Shown here The Bride Has Entered, 1982 (full image available via the link!)
Part 2: Weaving Herstory: Messages From the Heart of Sarah Haskell
The newest blog series by Jamia Weir, featuring an exclusive interview with Sarah Haskell! This is the second of three parts.
These colorful, metallic garments are made of recycled VHS tapes
Benmoyal was inspired by the colors and architectural trends that dominated the 1960s and 1970s—namely, vibrant shimmering tones like those seen in the works of contemporary artists James Turrell and Olafur Eliasson.
Part 1: Weaving Herstory: Messages From the Heart of Sarah Haskell
The newest blog series by Jamia Weir, featuring an exclusive interview with Sarah Haskell! This is the first of three parts.
UC Berkeley Art Museum receives new collection of African American quilting
UC Berkeley Art Museum was recently gifted the world’s largest collection of quilts (and all created by African American women), with over 3,000 different pieces
Lenore Tawney: Mirror of the Universe to open at John Michael Kohler Arts Center
A series of four exhibitions featuring work by renowned fiber artist, Lenore Tawney, will be on view at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center now until early next year (2020)
Korea Bojagi Forum in Seoul
The Korea Bojagi Forum will be in Seoul, South Korea from May 13-19, 2020
Empowering Artists with Power Tools: Tim Eads by Jamia Weir
Guest blogger and Textile Arts L.A. member, Jamia Weir, writes about her experience taking Tim Eads’ rug tufting workshop last month!
The Goddesses Who Wove the World
“I am the things that are, that will be, and that have been. No one has ever laid open the garment by which I am hidden. The fruit I brought forth was the sun.”
Landlord Colors: On Art, Economy, and Materiality at Cranbrook Art Museum
Landlord Colors: On Art, Economy, and Materiality is currently on view at the Cranbrook Art Musem through October 6, 2019.
(A)Dressing Our Hidden Truths Exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland
(A)Dressing Our Hidden Truths features work by Alison Lowry, on view through May 2020 at the National Museum of Ireland.
Dezeen article on Hella Jongerius' Giant Loom
The Dutch designer, Hella Jongerius, has installed a giant loom that is 16 meters (approximately 53 ft) between the floors of Lafayatte Anticipations foundation in Paris.
Diedrick Brackens NY Times Magazine Article
Los Angeles-based artist Diedrick Brackens was featured by The New York Times Style Magazine earlier in August.
Nature—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial with Cube Design Museum
Nature—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial is co-organized with Cube design museum, and presents the work of sixty-two international design teams.
Ready-To-Stare: The Fearless Fashion of Rudi Gernreich
Read local artist Jamia Weir’s thoughts on the Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich exhibition at the Skirball.
Faith Ringgold at the Serpentine Gallery in London
Faith Ringgold’s retrospective at the Serpentine Gallery is her first exhibition in a European institution. On view through September 8, 2019.
Mounira Al Solh at Sfeir-Semler Gallery in Beirut
The Mother of David and Goliath featured work by Mounira Al Solh, with a concentration on women rights, women stories and their position in History in the Arab region
Field to Fashion in Acadiana
The story of the resurrection of Acadian Brown Fiber, featuring Elaine Bourque, seed steward, Acadian spinner and weaver and the concerted efforts of the entire ABC team, including Los Angeles based Sharon Donnan.
VoyageLA Interview with Kristine Upesleja
Our good friend Kristine Upesleja of Madisons-Innovative Materials was interviewed by VoyageLA last week!