Carol Scavotto: Silk, Sensuality, and Subversion
Q+Art is a series featuring the artists behind our First Friday Exhibitions. Today,
How Alicia Garza Turns Thrifted Finds Into Wearable Art
Q+Art is a series featuring the artists behind our First Friday Exhibitions. Today,
Why This Pakistani Artist Washes Away Her Own Paintings—And What It Reveals About Memory and Migration
Q+Art is a series featuring the artists behind our First Friday Exhibitions.
Stitching Seasons: How Fiber Artist Deb Herman Captures the Cycles of Life in Western North Carolina
When Deb Herman walks through the woods of Western North Carolina, she isn’t just
Reawakening: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born.” — Antonio
Geology Gets a Delicious Twist: Fiber Artist Claire Krüeger Crafts Edible-Looking ‘Land Sandwiches’ and Stalagnate Cakes
Land sandwich, anyone? How about a pink-frosted stalagnate cake? Claire “anything
The After Party: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
I never liked parties. During my second birthday, I cried for hours while the adults
Soul Meets Body: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens
When wearable art emerged from the anti-establishment counterculture of the late
Plush Sculptures From James Hsieh Capture the Wonders of the Natural World
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post ran in 2022. We’re publishing
Dutch Artist Anne von Freyburg Reimagines Sumptuous Rococo Masterpieces
Perched on a swing, a young woman in a frilly pink frock flies through the air, losing
Five Artist Exhibition: Pixie Dust, Penguins in Vintage Shoes, Toy Guns Galore
Pixie dust, a penguin in vintage shoes, colorful toy guns available for 10 cents—you’ll
‘Strange Plants’: Life Finds a Way in Heather Beardsley’s Latest Solo Show
Six years ago, Heather Beardsley visited the site of an infamous—and recent—nuclear
NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Ellamaria Foley-Ray: ‘Come Home’ to Your Creativity [Podcast]
One essential trait that differentiates us from animals is creativity—you could
Jonni Cheatwood Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane
Look past the painted cowboy, baseball, and party hats scattered across Jonni Cheatwood’s
Mickayel Thurin Fosters Compassion With Emotionally Charged Portraits [Interview]
“When you have a panic attack, you feel like you’re dying,” says portrait artist
Dre McLeod Redefines Women-Led Craft and Appalachian Folk Art
“My aim is to change the perception of how women-led craft and Appalachian folk
Yarn Painter Robert Forman Illuminates His World With Colorful Skeins of String
When Robert Forman first glued his mother’s embroidery thread to a collage back
‘Stitch ‘n’ Bitch’ the Pain Away With Katrina Majkut’s Intersectional Embroidery Kits
Why stitch when you could stab? That’s the unspoken philosophy behind Katrina Majkut’s
11 Contemporary Textile Artists to Celebrate During Women’s History Month
Have you ever thought about what fashions our ancestors wore? While they probably
Alea Hurst: Awakening Archetypes
“In this century we have made remarkable material progress, but basically we are
Memory of Flowers: Elham Bayati Celebrates the Power of Persian Women [Interview]
Mixed-media artist Elham Bayati is known for her meticulously layered masterpieces.
Why Textile Artist Victoria Manganiello Uses Weaving as a Visual Code
Victoria Manganiello considers weaving a form of communication. Her ethereal fabric
Bomie Lee Crochets Food and Debunks the Gratification of Online Shopping
Bomie (Bonnie) Lee is a conceptual artist based in Los Angeles who is originally
Q+Art: Heather Beardsley Brings Wide-Eyed Wonder to the Art of Science
Blending art and science, multidisciplinary artist Heather Beardsley borrows her
Q+Art: Anne von Freyburg Translates Rococo-Era Luxury Into Class-Conscious Textile Paintings
For artist Anne von Freyburg, more is decidedly more. The London-based Dutch Anne