The Brooklyn Museum is set to unveil 'Tender,' a large-scale textile mural by local artist Melissa Joseph on June 6. This striking artwork is part of the 2025 UOVO Prize and will adorn the museum's Iris Cantor Plaza steps. Joseph’s creation consists of needle-felted portraits made from wool and recycled Indian sari silk, embodying intimate moments among her loved ones, encapsulating connection and rest. The mural will be on display until November 2, 2025, with a second mural showcased at UOVO's Bushwick facility until June 2026.
On June 6, the Brooklyn Museum will debut ‘Tender,’ a grand-scale textile mural, covering the museum's Iris Cantor Plaza steps.
The site-specific work features needle-felted portraits, made from wool and recycled Indian sari silk, reflecting themes of connection and rest.
‘Tender’ will remain on display until Nov. 2, 2025, highlighting intimate moments between the fiber artist Melissa Joseph's loved ones.
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