While we do have a YouTube playlist of all the 250+ recordings, sometimes you may need some extra help in searching for a particular Talk. Check out our online index to search and filter previous Textile Talks. We are still working on some future enhancements so stay tuned!
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Argentinean-American artist Tamara Kostianovsky will discuss 15 years of work and reflect on the inspirations, techniques, and concepts that make up her elaborate textile sculptures. Starting with the political intentions of her early works that responded to the dictatorship she...
This talk presents the evolution of the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD)'s fiber collection alongside the history of the museum's exhibitions about textiles and fiber art. It is presented by Elissa Auther, MAD's Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and...
Join us for an engaging discussion with three artists creating with fiber in 3D!
Salley Mavor will discuss her journey as an artist who tells stories with sculptural needlework. The presentation will cover various creative endeavors, including picture book illustration...
Combining fashion, fiber art, and storytelling, these cosplayers express themselves and find community through their artwork.
Casey Renee is a cosplayer and sewing educator who creates intricate, touch-worthy designs with a variety of materials. Casey will explore how texture can...
Join us for a whirlwind tour of some of the best contemporary embroidery and needlework on the planet. It will showcase artists who push the boundaries of the textile art form. It's guaranteed to inspire you! Jamie "Mr X Stitch"...
Repurposing used materials is one of the most effective solutions there is to deal with today's environmentally devastating waste issues. Fiber art also has a rich tradition of incorporating elements that would otherwise be discarded by turning them into compelling...
We Gather at the Edge: Black Women and Contemporary Quilts is an exhibition that celebrates Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi's collection acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 2024. The exhibition is organized around themes that reveal why Black women gather...
Travel to Yoko Sekita's rich interior world. Interviewed by Naomi Ichikawa, Sekita showcases complex imagined and autobiographical scenes. Images from Japanese culture, Sekita's travels, and children's literature are hidden in the details of her work. The interview is a...
"The way we live is in all the fabrics we use," says Yoshie Tokutake. "Fabric leaves a history of each person who wore it.”
Yoshie Tokutake uses repurposed indigo fabrics in her strip-pieced art quilts. In this Textile Talk, we...
