Opening Lecture: Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier national, Paris
Saturday, December 14, 2024
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
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Exhibition curator Kathleen Morris, Sylvia and Leonard Marx Director of Collections and Exhibitions and curator of decorative arts, introduces Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier national, Paris. Drawn from the celebrated collection of the Mobilier national from the 1940s to the present day, this exhibition explores the resurgence of the ancient French tradition of tapestry-making, including works by Henri Matisse, Sonia Delaunay, and Kiki Smith.
Free. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524.
Image: Sonia Delaunay, Rythmes couleurs ou Panneau F 1898 (Color Rhythms or Panel F 1898) (detail) , designed 1973, woven October 1, 1974–July 25, 1975, cotton and wool. Mobilier national, Paris, BV-276. © Pracusa. Photo: Françoise Baussan
Free. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524.
Image: Sonia Delaunay, Rythmes couleurs ou Panneau F 1898 (Color Rhythms or Panel F 1898) (detail) , designed 1973, woven October 1, 1974–July 25, 1975, cotton and wool. Mobilier national, Paris, BV-276. © Pracusa. Photo: Françoise Baussan