The article discusses the exhibition "Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories" at the Frist Art Museum, highlighting the narrative power of quilts. The exhibit showcases nearly 50 quilts spanning over 300 years, illustrating how textile work can convey meaningful stories of political consciousness and cultural heritage. Special emphasis is placed on the contributions of African American quilters, who transformed quilting from a domestic craft into a powerful medium of resistance and artistry. The historical significance of these quilts reveals rich personal and collective narratives intertwined with America's past.
The quilts on view span over 300 years, from the 19th century to the modern day, emphasizing textile work's ability to express political consciousness and cultural heritage.
Enslaved Africans in 17th-century America transformed utilitarian blankets into works of art carrying coded messages and family histories, shaping quilting as a form of cultural resistance.
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