The thousands of textiles currently housed at the Brooklyn Museum are prime examples of the vast glo

The thousands of textiles currently housed at the Brooklyn Museum are prime examples of the vast global history of textile making and sewing traditions in New York City. In participation with New York Textile Month, we will be showcasing one textile per day for the month of September.  While difficult to narrow it down to only thirty textiles, we think these works are best at weaving narratives about topics such as innovations in the textile industry, craft and the beauty of the handmade, textiles from legendary designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and Anni Albers, as well as textiles with a sense of humor. Did you know that PeeWee Herman had a line of textiles made?  Henriette Reiss, was one of the most notable women designers of the first half of the twentieth century. As well as a talented artist, Reiss was also keenly interested in music and often wrote about the interpenetration of the two art forms. This textile belongs to a series of designs called “Rhythmics,” that expresses graphically the pulsating, repeating sensations that underlie music. In addition to textile and rug designs, Reiss also designed book jackets and advertising campaigns for such products as Prince Matchabelli perfumes and Cutex beauty products. She taught for many years at Pratt Institute, The Art Students’ League, as well as at the Brooklyn Museum Art School.Posted by Barry R. Harwood, Lark Morgenstern, and Caitlin Crews -- source link

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