Member Exhibition Tour: Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier national, Paris
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Clark Center
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Beginning in the 1930s, the ancient art of tapestry in France experienced a dramatic transformation as artists, weavers, and visionaries worked to elevate it to a contemporary art form. In this immersive gallery tour, discover the groundbreaking works of legendary figures like Joan Miró, Jean Lurçat, Henri Matisse, and Le Corbusier. Learn how their tapestries reshaped the tapestry industry and inspired future generations of artists—including today's generation.
Advance registration required. Capacity is limited. To register, email [email protected] or call 413 458 0425.
Image: Guy de Chaunac-Lanzac, known as Dom Robert, Mille fleurs sauvages (A thousand wildflowers) (detail), designed and woven 1962, wool. Mobilier national, Paris, France, FADT-21010, courtesy Abbaye d’En Calcat. Photo: Isabelle Bideau
Beginning in the 1930s, the ancient art of tapestry in France experienced a dramatic transformation as artists, weavers, and visionaries worked to elevate it to a contemporary art form. In this immersive gallery tour, discover the groundbreaking works of legendary figures like Joan Miró, Jean Lurçat, Henri Matisse, and Le Corbusier. Learn how their tapestries reshaped the tapestry industry and inspired future generations of artists—including today's generation.
Advance registration required. Capacity is limited. To register, email [email protected] or call 413 458 0425.
Image: Guy de Chaunac-Lanzac, known as Dom Robert, Mille fleurs sauvages (A thousand wildflowers) (detail), designed and woven 1962, wool. Mobilier national, Paris, France, FADT-21010, courtesy Abbaye d’En Calcat. Photo: Isabelle Bideau
