Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo presents indigo through stunning objects of creative expression and the astonishing study of a chemical reaction. Blue Gold is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of Getty’s 2024 PST ART initiative. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this ...
Join dyer, weaver, and textile conservator Sarah Winston to explore the natural blue of indigo, inspired by Blue Gold- The Art and Science of Indigo, in this two-day shibori workshop. Participants will dive into the rich history and artistry behind indigo dye, learning a variety of shibori dye resist techniques, such as tegumo (spiderweb), ori nui ...
Join Quilt Scholar Olivia Joseph to explore 19th century Western interpretations of the East as found in quilts, and, more broadly, Western art and craft of that era. In their research, Olivia was intrigued by the quilt exhibition at Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Exposition which led to an interest in Japonisme, the vogue for Japanese art and ...
Join dyer, weaver, and textile conservator Sarah Winston to explore the natural blue of indigo, inspired by Blue Gold- The Art and Science of Indigo, in this two-day shibori workshop. Participants will dive into the rich history and artistry behind indigo dye, learning a variety of shibori dye resist techniques, such as tegumo (spiderweb), ori nui ...
Indigo-dyed textiles are central to many cultures on the continent of Africa. Indigo blue is symbolic, referring to water, sky, coolness, and life itself. Mingei International’s Chief Curator, Emily Hanna, will discuss indigo traditions from across the continent, from Coptic Egyptian textiles, to Nigerian dye vats dating to the 15th century.
