Dear Shaded Viewers,
Olga de Amaral, a pioneering textile artist since the 1960s, has revolutionized the medium by pushing its boundaries through innovative use of materials and techniques. Her monumental three-dimensional pieces blend Modernist principles with vernacular traditions and pre-Columbian art influences. The Fondation Cartier’s retrospective exhibition offers a comprehensive view of Amaral’s career, highlighting her formal explorations, material experimentations, and diverse inspirations. This showcase not only presents a fresh perspective on her work but also underscores the significance of textile art in the context of post-World War II abstract art movements. By featuring Amaral’s contributions to the artistic avant-garde of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, the exhibition challenges the long-standing marginalization of textile art and celebrates its boldness and complexity.
Make sure you find the time to experience this exhibition.
As I build surfaces, I create spaces of meditation, contemplation, and reflection. Every small unit that forms the surface is not only significant in itself, but is also deeply resonant of the whole. Likewise, the whole is deeply resonant of each individual element.Olga de Amaral
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