Lisa Oppenheim "Jacquard Weave (Flower)" 2017 (detail)

Blog Post Tag: From Lausanne to Beijing International Fiber Art Biennale

“Wrapping the World in Fiber: Lin Lecheng and the International Fiber Art Biennale” by Anita Bracalente

December 12, 2018 9:00 am

In 1962 the first international tapestry exhibition, of the post-war era, was launched in Lausanne, Switzerland. The venue became a catalyst for international dialog in new fiber works and helped envision new concepts in the craft and art of fiber and redefined the craft lexicon as “fiber art.” This event ushered to the world stage …

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