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History of the Textile Hive Peruvian Collection

October 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Peruvian Textiles 1973-1980, a talk by curator Susana Navarro Hospinal

While traveling in Peru, Andrea Aranow (whose collection now belongs to Textile Hive) was drawn in by the stunning beauty of the landscape, the rich culture, and the continued use of handwoven clothing around her. After six months serving as the regional textile researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Cultura, Aranow saw examples of textiles from the Central Highlands in the Andes and felt called to do her own fieldwork, collecting and documenting the unique, creative textiles and dress of the region.

The Peruvian collection comprises over 700 textiles and garments, thousands of field photos and Aranow’s research notes, along with video interviews and lectures about her time living and collecting in Peru between 1973 and 1980. All these materials are currently being organized and digitized for expanded access, to be released in conjunction with the online and physical exhibits in October 2024.

Susana Navarro Hospinal is an art historian, researcher, and independent curator who specializes in the art of modern Peruvian textiles and embroidery. She has published articles on communication strategy in cultural and artistic institutions and currently works with several contemporary visual artists on curatorial projects for private organizations. Her curatorial approach seeks to highlight cultural narratives and traditional techniques in a contemporary context. She has been invited by Textile Hive to curate this special exhibit.



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Date:
October 10, 2024
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Textile Hive
Susana Navarro Hospinal
Portland Handweavers Guild

Venue

Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy,
Portland, OR 97219 US + Google Map

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