The upcoming month promises a rich lineup of rug and textile exhibitions. From must-see displays coming to a close to exciting new openings, here is our pick of five rug and textile shows to visit this March. 1. ‘The Weaves of the Dragon – Chinese Carpets of the Imperial Dynasties’, MITA Cultural Centre, Brescia… Read more »
In a lifetime of collecting, Lloyd Cotsen refined his own interests while expanding opportunities for artists and scholars. Throughout, he maintained a fascination for the way objects are constructed—and understood how a mere fragment can reveal the secrets of a complete textile. Lyssa C. Stapleton, curator of the Cotsen Collection, gives an overview of the man and his collections.
