500 Felt Objects
Creative Explorations of a Remarkable Material
Published on 6. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
420 pages
978-1-60059-705-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a new entry in the popular "500 Series" that helps reveal felt's full potential. Inspiration abounds in this unique new entry in the popular "500 Series". From garments to carpets to vessels, from home decor to installations, "500 Felt Objects" is an impressive, flagship display of masterful felt creations. This very diverse collection honours the work of traditional fibre artists side-by-side with avant-garde designers and a broad range of styles, colours and forms help reveal felt's full potential. The pieces, which include a broad range of styles, colours and forms, are a constant surprise and delight.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Asheville
United States
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
full colour throughout, includes photographs
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-60059-705-3 (9781600597053)
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Person
Juror Susan Brown lives in New York and is the associate curator of textiles at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. She curated the exhibition "Fashioning Felt" and has written and lectured extensively on the topic. She teaches in the School of Art and Design at Parsons The New School for Design, as well as lecturing regularly for the Institute of Fine Arts at NYU. Before joining the Museum, she worked as a costume designer for theatre, opera and television.