MIR Appraisal
MARCH 5, 2021
Textile has been a rich and important cultural tradition with a long history throughout different regions and peoples of Africa, with many distinctive styles and techniques. The fabrication of textiles by African Americans, particularly quiltmaking, is inexplicably tied with slavery. Beadwork is common in Eastern and Southern Africa.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Typified by clean lines and functional aesthetics, the movement would have an enduring impact on design, architecture, and the contemporary art of the Minimalism and Bauhaus movements. Used as a tool in the Communist revolution, this was art with a function that sought to eliminate the traditional boundaries between art and everyday life.
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JULY 3, 2024
Textile Design and Modernity Following her Vorkurs year at Bauhaus, the head of the weaving workshop from 1919 to 1925, Georg Muche persuaded Arndt to join his course in autumn 1923, which became the focus of her studies. Joost Schmidt – Poster for Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Set of six ladderback dining chairs, mid 18th century.
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APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Sold for $15,000 USD via Sotheby’s (Jan 2019). Set of six ladderback dining chairs, mid 18th century.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Discovering the Bauhaus Gropius’s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that pupils were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Walter Gropius, photographed by Julius Kurt.
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DECEMBER 2, 2024
Renowned for its balance of form, functionality, and a deep respect for nature, Scandinavian design has shaped interiors and architecture worldwide. Birch and pine make the ideal crafting materials, along with naturally occuring textiles, such as wool or linen. Sold for kr300,000 SEK via Bukowskis (May 2018).
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