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09/01/2025

January 7/ 25 i went to see the new exhibition Samuel Nnorom: Eye of The Earth at the Textile Museum of Canada. The show is totally engaging on many levels to explore and since it runs until May 11 there is no excuse to not visit and explore.

Brother's Keeper, 2023, Ankara (African print fabric), foam, velvet, knotted tied stuffed sewn.

By tying bindles to nets, Nnorom speaks further to issues related to migration and displacement suggesting ideas of precarity and temporariness that are part of many migrant experiences. The bindles reference the movement of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDP)

In Nnorom's words, "this technique, reminiscent of impulsive packing by unsettled migrants seeking greener pastures, captures the uncertainty and fluidity inherent in states of displacement, refugee status, ond homelessness"

06/12/2024

In 2018 there was a stunning exhibition at the Textile Museum of Canada ARTISTRY IN SILK: THE KIMONO OF ITCHIKU KUBOTA Date: February 7 – May 13, 2018. Having been introduced to the work of Itchiku Kubota at Japanmuseum SieboldHuis in Leiden Netherlands in May 2015 I had the chance to visit and spend time looking and looking and looking. At the time there was a preview of KUBOTA'S KIMONOS: A HISTORY ON SILK directed by Radik Kudoyarov on Vimeo. The full film is now on YouTube I highly recommend it

This documentary explores the life and artistry of Itchiku Kubota, a renowned Japanese kimono artist. Beginning with Kubota's time as a prisoner of war in th...

21/11/2024

It is official. the Textile Museum of Canada has announced it's next show

17/11/2024

From the Saatchi Gallery and Tiwani Contemporary, in London, UK to the Textile Museum of Canada in Toronto, Nigerian born and based artist Samuel Nnorom's work is coming to Toronto in 4 weeks ( give or take) Check the Textile Museum Of Canada's socials for updates.

Portfolio Temporary Haven Install Curatorial Statement In the heart of the university landscape, “Temporary Havens” is a powerful exploration of modern bordering and migration encounters. This public installation artwork features three white flag poles representing world peace and three hundred ...

02/11/2024

I attended the Craft Ontario 2024 CRAFT AWARD ceremony on Wednesday Oct 30. I have met all most all of those winners working in fibre/ textiles and have photographed them with their work. Her is the recipient of the Shanks Memorial Award in Textiles: Tonya Corkey in a photo I took at Hardwist exhibition at the Gladstone.

this is Tonya Corkey – Toronto artist, Hard Twist alumni and recent graduate of OCAD University Drawing and Painting with her Drier Lint portrait of a man. she is also one of the Jurors of the exhibition.

02/11/2024

Art Tapestry 7 organized by the European Tapestry Forum is touring in Europe now, currently at the Deutsches Textilmuseum, Krefeld, Germany. There is a website/ on line catalogue. I wrote the introductory essay for Art Tapestry 4 with the long winded title "A View of The Shift in Tapestry Production Through the Ages" This exhibition looks amazing. I have met some of the weavers and have see some of their work live. Take a look

   Announcement The European Tapestry Forum is delighted to announce that Artapestry7 will take place from July 2024 The aim of Artapestry is to promote and encourage innovation in the field handwoven tapestry.Upcoming of the 7th Artapestry event is just around the corner. European Tapestry Forum ...

14/07/2024

06/06/2024

If you are looking for a reason to go to "the county" this event lookd interesting Gather Together Saturday June 15 from 10-5 at the beautiful, historic Crystal Palace down Picton On, Prince Edward County.
$2 at the door , food vendors on site !

12/05/2024

If you follow Hannah Epstein() on Instagram and you live in Toronto you can see her work at The Drey Toronto Gallery 1229A, Woodbine Ave,

RANCID TUNA / BOSSY REAR
Hannah Epstein & Mark DeLong
May 11 - Jun1 2024

02/05/2024

I just saw these two embroideries by Par Nair at the Craft Ontario the exhibition is wonderful.

02/05/2024

Since Elissa Auther brought up the embroidery of Mariska Karasz whose work that i know about astounds me, a quick google search brought up this upcoming exhibition Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women May 31, 2024 – January 5, 2025 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery which is opening in a month. I haven't been to Washington since the Textile Society of America's 2010 symposium. I think it is time for a road trip, anybody want to drive me there and see the show? If not I do know how to get there on the Megabus. :)

Cotton, wool, polyester, silk — fiber is felt in nearly every aspect of our lives. The artists in Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women mastered and subverted the everyday material throughout the twentieth century.

21/04/2024

I am looking forward to seeing this exhibition at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada Ontario Branch. It opened today April 24. I like this small museum located on Spadina south of Harbord Street in downtown Toronto

The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch presents, “Repurposed,” a solo exhibit featuring tapestry artworks by Myroslava Boikiv.

Save the date:
Opening reception
Sun. April 21 at 2 PM

Myroslava Boikiv, a Ukrainian textile and watercolour artist based in Toronto, draws from her upbringing in Kovalivka, nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, to create evocative contemporary artworks. Exploring themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage, her practice reflects a deep connection to her roots through a modern lens. Boikiv holds a background in art restoration and curation, enriching her understanding and promotion of Ukrainian folk art globally. Her artwork have exhibited in galleries and museums in Ukraine, Germany, Poland, and Canada, with her works finding homes in private collections worldwide.

20/04/2024

This is the first Fibre event in Toronto this spring

✨️ Join us TOMOROW (Saturday, April 20, 2024) from 2 – 4 pm for the opening reception of TOUCH 2 by Dorothy Caldwell, Kai Chan, Ann Cummings, Susan Farquhar, Vivienne Jones, Susan Warner Keene, Valerie Knapp, Susan Lindsay, Susan Low-Beer, Lynne McIlvride, and Loree Ovens

TOUCH 2 (a way of knowing) gathers 11 talented material-based artists from the former David Kaye Gallery. Experienced creators working with textiles, ceramics, paper, woodcarving, silversmithing, printmaking and mixed media create art that is nuanced and tactile.

Learn more about our latest exhibition in-person or online, and https://propellerartgallery.com/exhibitions/touch-2-a-way-of-knowing/
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16/04/2024

Since in Canada we can't share stories from news outlets I will just say RIP Faith Ringgold October 8 1930 - April 12 2024 Here is a great segment Faith Ringgold, THREADS episode from Craft in America

www.craftinamerica.org. Quilt artist Faith Ringgold segment. THREADS episode PBS premiere: May 11, 2012.For more on Craft in America, visit www.craftinameric...