Tag: Textile Exhibitions

Exhibition: The 7 Senses – Laoise Carey Master’s Project

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On Tuesday, the 24th of June, Laoise Carey will hold a one-day fashion and textiles pop-up exhibition and research project as part of her Masters in Circular by Design.

Drop into the gallery at National College of Art and Design (NCAD) Dublin between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM to experience textiles with your 7 senses:

  • touch
  • taste
  • smell
  • hearing
  • sight
  • vestibular
  • proprioception

Interact with the exhibits and share your thoughts, responses, and inspirations to help determine whether immersive experiences of fashion and textiles promote a deeper sense of empathy between us, our textiles, and the people and places that make them.

Her Instagram: @laoisecarey

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Exhibition: NCAD Works 2025 – Graduate Textile Exhibition

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NCAD Graduate Exhibiton 2025 poster

The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) ‘Works 2025′ exhibition features the work of graduating students, which will be displayed throughout the campus. The textile students’ work will be on the third floor of the Design Building, and the fashion students’ work will be on the top floor of the Industry Building. (Editor’s note: as we are unfamiliar with the campus, these may be in the same location).

Where: NCAD, 100 Thomas St, Usher’s Quay, Dublin 8, D08 K521.

When: the 6-14th of June.

For more information, visit the school’s website – https://www.ncad.ie/news/view/ncad-works-2025-opening-hours

The school’s Instagram – @ncad_dublin

The department’s Instagram – @ncadtextilessurfacedesign

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Of Interest: Textile Museums Map – Interactive Demo

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Iris Verhoeven, a Dutch textile artist interested in historical textiles and weaving, is creating an interactive digital map of over 400 textile-related locations across Europe. These include the following: weaving museums, exhibitions of tablet-woven finds, flax processing centres, textile displays, historical workshops, craft museums, artisan shops, fulling mills, and more.

There is a demo version of the map here – https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1gStkEYyqMP6i1kT9sV-spjlCkhJCGYE&usp=sharing

Definitely give it a look! While the demo doesn’t show museums in Ireland, it is interesting to explore museums in other European countries digitally. There is a National Wool Museum in Wales! Most listings have a paragraph or two describing what you might encounter when visiting.

Each listing is linked to its website and its location on Google Maps.

After exploring the map, she would appreciate users’ feedback – https://forms.office.com/r/z2ffiAcFem

Her website – https://www.historischweefatelier.nl/

Her Instagram – @historischweefatelier

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Exhibition: Woven Histories – Textiles and Modern Abstraction – Museum of Modern Art – NYC

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Image from MoMA website - lime green background with text saying 'Woven Histories - Textiles and Modern Abstraction'

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City has an exciting exhibition – ‘Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction’. This show spans early-20th-century works by Sonia Delaunay, Hannah Hoch, and Sophie Taeuber-Arp, whose textile practices parallel their painting and drawing, mid-century works by Anni Albers and Ed Rossbach, and contemporary works by Rosemarie Trockel, Andrea Zittel, and Igshaan Adams.

“Highlighting issues of labour and identity that are intertwined with modern textile production, Woven Histories argues that weaving and textiles are the quintessential link between lived experience and art.”

If you cannot travel to New York, there are 80 images online from the exhibition.

The show runs until the 13th of September.

For more information, visit the museum’s website – https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/5733?

Their Instagram – @themuseumofmodernart

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Exhibition: Magdalena Abakanowicz Artwork in 3 Locations – The Netherlands

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There’s an interesting trio of exhibitions in the Brabant region of the Netherlands devoted to the work of sculptor/installation artist Magdalena Abakanowicz.

The TextielMuseum in Tilburg, Het Noordbrabants Museum, and Provincial House of Noord-Brabant, ‘s-Hertogenbosch – are the three institutions.

“Abakanowicz was fascinated by the texture of textiles and the structure of natural fibres. She used this fascination as a basis for her weavings, but also to depict the human body. She travelled all over the world to set up her exhibitions herself and placed the sculptures in the middle of the space to create an ‘environment’, a world of her own. With this spatial concept, she was one of the forerunners of installation art.”

from the TextielMuseum in Tilburg

The exhibition runs through the 24th of August.

There is a free symposium about Magdalena Abakanowicz on Thursday, the 12th of June at Provincial House of Noord-Brabant, ‘s-Hertogenbosch. To book your ticket, visit this site – https://www.hetnoordbrabantsmuseum.nl/bezoek/activiteiten/symposium/

For more information, visit the overall exhibition website – https://www.grootsinbrabant.nl/en/

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Of Interest: Liberties Weavers Exhibition – Plus, Historical Talk – Tailors Hall – Dublin 8

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Liberties Weavers poster for exhibition - Wed, 7th of May, 13-19:30, Thrusday, 8th of May, 10-17 Tailors Hall, 8 Back Lane, Dublin 8

Exhibition

The Liberties Weavers will showcase their work in the beautiful surroundings of Tailors’ Hall, as part of the ‘Culture Date with Dublin 8‘ program of events.

When:

  • Wednesday, 7th May, 13:00 – 19:30
  • Thursday 8th. May, 10:00 – 17:00

Where:

Talk on the History of the Liberties

On Thursday, the 8th of May, at 19:00, there will be a talk by Cathy Scuffil, Historian in Residence for the Dublin South Central area, about the history of weaving in the Liberties.

For more information about the organisation, visit the Liberties Weavers’ website – https://www.thelibertiesweavers.ie/

The Liberties Weavers Instagram: @thelibertiesweavers

For more information on Culture Date with Dublin 8, visit this website – https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/

Exhibition: Rebecca Powell – Cork Airport

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Textile Exhibition - Rebecca Powell until the 10th of May - Cork Airport

If you’re passing through Cork Airport this month, don’t miss ‘As Without So Within’, a solo exhibition by textile artist Rebecca Powell. Known for her intricate stitched pieces, Powell draws inspiration from the wild and untamed landscapes of Ireland. She creates her work with hand-stitching, using silk, wool, and linen.

Powell is also the founder of the newly formed West Cork Collective in Ballinspittle, Co Cork. The group’s motto is, “Alone we can, however, together feels better”

The exhibition runs until the 10th of May.

Where: The Cork Airport

To learn more about the artist, visit her website – https://karimarebeccapowellartist.com/

Her Instagram: @karima.rebecca.powell.artist


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Exhibition: Weaving the Threads of Heritage – Ardgillan Castle, Fingal – Includes Talks and Workshop

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Weaving the Threads of Heritage - exhibition in Ardgillan Castle

‘​Weaving the Threads of Heritage’ is a contemporary art exhibition inspired by
Fingal’s textile heritage and manufacturing legacy. Presented by Petra Skyvova, with the support of Creative Fingal, this exhibition showcases original artefacts and memorabilia from the once world-famous local textile and hosiery manufacturing factories alongside contemporary artworks.

The artworks created for this project draw inspiration from these objects, the area’s historical industry, and the lives of the workers. They capture the essence of a bygone era while infusing it with contemporary artistic vision. Each piece reflects the past’s textures, patterns, and stories, brought to life through the diverse artistic expressions.

Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2 PM, followed by a talk: Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage, by historian Dr Cora McDonagh

This exhibition runs until Sunday, 11th May, 2025.

The Ardgillan Castle Gallery is open: Wednesday to Sunday – 10 AM to 4 PM.

The exhibition will be accompanied by the following free public events.

EVENTS:
From Fleece to Yarn and Beyond: Traditional spinning demonstration and exhibition tours with curator Petra Skyvova:

  • Wednesday 16th April, 12-4
  • Wednesday 30th April, 12-4
  • Wednesday 7th May, 12-4

Hand-stitched History: Embroidery workshop with artist Uisce Jakubczyk:

  • Thursday 24th April, 2-4

Stockings for the Queen: Talk and slideshow presented by Dr David Sorensen

  • Thursday 1st May, 7 PM

For more information and to book for the workshop and talk, visit their website – https://www.fingal.ie/events/weaving-threads-heritage-contemporary-art-exhibition-inspired-fingals-textile-heritage-and

Their Instagram – @ardgillancastle

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Exhibition: Orla Kiely Retrospective at National Design & Craft Gallery in Kilkenny

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Poster for Orla Kiely retrospective at the National Design & Craft Gallery - DCCI - Kilkenny

The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland presents ‘Orla Kiely A Life in Pattern’, an exhibition showcasing the work of designer Orla Kiely.

“Orla Kiely is one of the UK and Ireland’s most successful designers. Her stylised graphic patterns are innovative, influential and instantly recognisable. With a global audience in thrall to the rhythms and repeats of her designs, this exhibition explores the power of decoration to transform the way we feel.” – From the DCCI’s website.

Location: The National Design and Craft Gallery, The Castle Yard, The Parade, Kilkenny⁠

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5:30 PM

Please note, the National Design & Craft Gallery will not be open on Good Friday 18th April, or Easter Monday 21st April.

The exhibition runs until the 19th of July, 2025.

For more information and to take a virtual tour of the exhibition, visit the DCCI’s website – https://www.dcci.ie/events/orla-kiely-a-life-in-pattern-exhibition/

Orla Kiely’s website – https://orlakiely.com/en-eu

Instagram: @orlakiely

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News: Final Chance to See ‘Symbols of Ireland’ – Feltmakers Ireland Exhibition

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Poster for Symbols of Ireland - group exhibition. Illustrated with a green coloured felted Brigid's Cross created by Jane Fox.

Have you had the chance to visit ‘Symbols of Ireland’, the stunning exhibition by Feltmakers Ireland? If not, now is your last opportunity! The exhibition, showcasing the incredible talent of 47 members, is in its final week at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.

Featuring a diverse range of textile artistry, ‘Symbols of Ireland’ includes intricate needle and wet felting techniques displayed through wall art, sculptures, and wearable creations. Each piece tells a story, representing elements of Ireland’s rich culture and heritage through the unique medium of felt.

The exhibition is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with a slightly earlier closing time of 3 PM on Sunday, its final day.

Whether you’re an admirer of textile art, a craft enthusiast, or simply looking for an inspiring outing, don’t miss this chance to experience the beauty and creativity of Irish feltmaking.

Visit before it’s gone – and immerse yourself in the textures, colours, and symbolism that define this remarkable exhibition.

If you are unable to visit Dublin, you can view the online catalogue and read about our exciting launch with First Lady Sabina Higgins here – https://feltmakersireland.com/2025/03/04/exhibition-recap-first-lady-sabina-higgins-opens-symbols-of-ireland-art-exhibition-phoenix-park-visitor-centre/

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