The Saatchi Gallery in London is hosting "Textile Art Redefined," a group exhibition featuring 15 artists from the UK and around the world, including Ian Berry, Kaffe Fassett, Magda Sayeg, and Jakkai Siributr. Curated by Helen Adams based on her book "Textile Fine Art," the show presents a wide range of techniques such as embroidery, quilting, weaving, knitting, and crochet, with works like Fassett's "Geometric Sampler" and Berry's "Secret Garden" made from recycled denim. The exhibition runs from April 10 to May 10, 2026.
This exhibition matters because it elevates textile art—historically dismissed as "women's work" and less important—to a prominent position in contemporary art, showcasing its beauty, ingenuity, and technical sophistication. By featuring diverse international artists and site-specific installations, "Textile Art Redefined" underscores the growing recognition of textile art as a serious and innovative medium, challenging long-standing gender biases in the art world.