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Chloe Bensahel: Weaving Material Stories, November 9, 2023 4:00PM

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Date

November 9, 2023 4:00PM

Name

Chloe Bensahel: Weaving Material Stories

Description

 

In celebration of the experimental weavings of Dorothy Liebes, currently on view in A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes, Cooper Hewitt will host contemporary textile designer and weaver Chloe Bensahel, who is also renowned for her innovative use of materials and technology.  

Artist and weaver Bensahel will be in conversation with Elissa Auther, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and William and Mildred Lasdon Chief Curator at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD). Bensahel and Auther will discuss her multidimensional and pathbreaking artistic practice; her integration of advanced technologies into her weaving; and how she has positioned textile as a form of narrative across her career. 

About the Program:

  • Program Length: 90 minutes
  • Interactivity Level: Low to medium
  • Intended Audience: People curious about design, textile design, interior design, weaving, craft and technology, and the narrative power of textiles.
  • Museum admission is not included in ticket price.

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