Textile works have accompanied mankind for thousands of years. Their production has long gone hand in hand with decorative design. As an activity traditionally carried out by women, textile art nurtured a conservative image of women in the 19th century and transported the idea of textiles as an inherently feminine medium right up to the present day.
Helga Hager Aschenbrenner (1941-2013), Untitled, 1987, wool, paint on fabric, Modern Collection, © TLM, Johannes Plattner
At first glance, the presentation of the collection, featuring works by almost exclusively female artists, seems to confirm this cliché. At second glance, however, it becomes clear that many of the artworks work against traditional conventions and dismantle them.
In the spirit of our "Walkable Thoughts" series, we invite you to create and explore links between works of art and historical objects from the Renaissance to the year 2023 from four collections of the Tyrolean State Museums.
February 9 to June 30, 2024
www.tiroler-landesmuseen.at
Gunda Maria Wiese (1900-1924), Coptic Prince, 1920-1924, wire, fabric, wax, wood, Modern Collection, © TLM, Johannes Plattner
