Interlacings: Queer Visibility and Invisibility in American Textile History

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Photo from Pamela Wilson Starting from the text of Charity and Sylvia, we’ll look at the aesthetic choices available to Charity and Sylvia and explore how American LGBTQ+ artists have used fiber as a medium of expression, visibility and remembrance. Beyond the practical aspects of how a fabric functions, we’ll explore how fabric is designed for beauty and delight. We’ll peek into monumental twentieth-century craftivist projects, like the AIDS Memorial Quilt, highlight some under recognized

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Vermont Humanities

11 Loomis St, Montpelier, VT 05602

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