Art History
Threads of Tradition: Obon's Influence on Contemporary Art
Jun 4, 2024
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6 minutes read
Originating over 500 years ago, Obon blends ancient beliefs with Buddhist customs, becoming a major family reunion holiday in Japan. It's celebrated with vibrant festivities spanning three days, embodying themes of remembrance, gratitude, and community. Its influence extends to contemporary art, inspiring artists to reinterpret its themes, ensuring an enduring legacy.
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Brent Wadden: Weaving Modernism into the Threads of Craft
Apr 7, 2025
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8 minutes read
Brent Wadden creates abstract woven works that merge painting, design, craft, and folk art. By mounting his handwoven textiles on canvas, he blurs the boundaries between craft and painting. His use of repetition through warp and weft welcomes imperfections and variations, highlighting subtle disruptions in line, color, and form...
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Interview | Stefani Ruprecht: A continuous thread of sensations
Jul 3, 2025
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7 minutes read
" It wasn't a specific event that drew me to art, but rather a continuous thread of sensations, inner confrontations, and meaningful silences. The artistic act allows me to enter into dialogue with what escapes words – the fragile, the archaic, the spiritual."...
Art News
The Golden Thread 2: A Celebration of Textile Art
Apr 24, 2025
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4 minutes read
The Golden Thread 2 explores contemporary textile art through over 100 vibrant and immersive works by over 60 international artists. This exhibition questions artistic hierarchies while highlighting the expressive richness and cultural dimensions of textiles.