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In the museum world, textiles are hot as curators look to showcase the work of women

Authors :
Taylor, Kate
Source :
The Globe and Mail web edition. November 2, 2024
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Women’s work – including quilts – were once relegated to the realm of crafts. But with museums and art galleries now looking to rediscover female artists, textiles are finally getting their moment in the fine-art spotlight<br />The Remai Modern gallery in Saskatoon is stretching itself to display Sun Ascending. The 1985 tapestry by Finnish-Canadian artist Kaija Sanelma Harris is almost four metres high and a whopping [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Artists, Canadian
Textile fabrics

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Globe and Mail web edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.814576896