Saturday 1 September 2018

Tate - Meet the artist who revolutionised textile design



TATE MODERN: OPENS 11 OCTOBER
ANNI ALBERS COMING SOON
Photo of Anni Albers Card Weaving at Black Mountain College
This autumn Tate Modern will present the UK’s first major retrospective of Anni Albers.

One of the most influential textile artists of the twentieth century, Albers blurred traditional boundaries between art and craft.

Featuring over 350 objects including beautiful small-scale studies, large wall-hangings, jewellery, and textiles – the exhibition celebrates her pivotal contribution to modern art and design.

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Anni Albers, Camino Real
ANNI ALBERS
ARTIST QUOTE
'Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.'
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Still from film
SHORT FILM
A SCHOOL LIKE NO OTHER
Learn more about Black Mountain College, where Albers taught weaving and textile design.
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Anni Albers, Dotted
TATE MODERN: 11 OCTOBER
NICHOLAS FOX WEBER ON ANNI ALBERS
Join Albers's close friend for an illustrated presentation on her work and life.
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Anni Albers, Open Letter
TATE MODERN: 17 OCTOBER
CURATORS' TALK: ANNI ALBERS
Go behind the scenes and gain a unique insight into the artist's creative process.
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Works by Brent Wadden
TATE MODERN: 18 OCTOBER
TALK: CONTEMPORARY MAKERS ON THE LOOM
Explore and discuss the vibrant revival of weaving with a group of contemporary makers.
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Tate Collective standing in front of Frank Bowling, Texas Louise
TATE COLLECTIVE
UNDER 26 OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS?
Our new Tate Collective scheme offers 16–25 year olds £5 entry to every Tate exhibition.
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