Episode 1994
Figures From Black History Illustrated Through Textile Arts
February 11, 202618m 5s
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (pscrb.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
The work of artists Carolyn Mazloomi and Sharon Kerry-Harlan, who happen to be best friends, explores Black history through fiber and textile arts. Their work is now on view in the exhibition 'Certain Restrictions Do Apply' at the Claire Oliver gallery in Harlem. Mazloomi and gallery owner Claire Oliver discuss the show.
(Image courtesy of the artist/Claire Oliver Gallery) Black Panther Party, 2025. Cotton fabric, cotton batt, poly-cotton thread, India ink; printed, stenciled, hand painting, machine quilted.
Topics
artscultural_memoryvisual_artexhibitionsfiber_arteducationsocial_justicelocal_wnycharlemgna_localstorytellingculturewnyc_app_localtextile_artblack_history