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2 months ago
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A string of new exhibitions shows that textile art is finally being taken seriously

Louise Bourgeois criticized the 1969 Wall Hangings show at MoMA for being too decorative and falling between fine and applied art.
There is currently a resurgence of interest in textiles in the art world, with multiple group shows exploring the medium in diverse contexts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Design

Nightmarish, playful, erotic: the revelatory Sydney show of art titan Louise Bourgeois

The Art Gallery of NSW is exhibiting a summer exhibition of Louise Bourgeois's work, including a documentary clip of the artist peeling a tangerine, which symbolizes a formative and damaging childhood experience.
The exhibition reveals the vulnerable core of Bourgeois, who was known for her prickly public persona and spider sculptures.
The clip is buried in the bowels of the exhibition, emphasizing the need to navigate through beauty and analysis to find enlightenment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Design

Video: My Favorite Artwork | Jenny Holzer

Jenny Holzer discusses the profound influence of Louise Bourgeois's sculpture 'Fillette' on her artwork. [ more ]
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