Textiles are omnipresent. Tens of thousands of people once earned their living in the region that was (Eastern) Switzerland designing, producing and trading textiles. Nowadays, they envelope and surround us from dawn to dusk. Good Fabric – what is that? How has it changed in the past, what shape will it take in future?
In this show, 45 contemporary quilt and textile artworks from 11 nations demonstrate that creativity, artistic inspiration and time-critical statements are not the sole preserve of painting, sculpture, graphics and photographic art.
A quilted fabric connects the cities of Vorarlberg, Lagos, St. Gallen, Vienna and Dakar; it testifies the lasting entanglement of textiles, trade, and terror.
Whether evening gowns or streetwear, lingerie or gentlemen’s suits – collectors gather textile treasures, arrange and preserve them. What is behind this passion for collecting. What makes an item of clothing worthy of collecting?