Sew What?

Quilting and Exhibiting Black Life: An Interview with Bisa Butler and Dr Erica Warren

April 22, 2021 Isabella Rosner Season 2 Episode 12
Sew What?
Quilting and Exhibiting Black Life: An Interview with Bisa Butler and Dr Erica Warren
Show Notes

In this episode, Isabella interviews Bisa Butler, famous American fibre artist known for her vibrant quilts celebrating Black life, and Dr Erica Warren, associate curator of textiles at the Art Institute of Chicago. The trio discuss Bisa's artistic practice, the curation of her work, and its current display at the Art Institute of Chicago. 

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