Silk Oasis on the Silk Road: Bukhara
| Date | Mar 23, 2011 - Sep 25, 2011 |
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| Curated by | Natalia Nekrassova |
Exhibition Overview
Bukhara features a collection of Central Asian ikats and embroidered silks — coats, veils, wall hangings and coverlets from the Textile Museum’s permanent collection — to visualize the Bukhara region’s rich textile history and place it within the diverse cultural traditions of Asia.
Related Programs and Events
Curator's Tour
Wednesday April 27, 6:30 pm
Join Natalia Nekrassova in the galleries for a tour of Silk Oasis
on the Silk Road: Bukhara.
Free with admission.
Textile Seminar: Silk Textiles from Around the World
Wednesday May 11, 6:30 pm
Enjoy a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at artifacts from the TMC's
collection with curators Natalia Nekrassova and Roxane Shaughnessy.
Members $20, Non-members $25, Full-time students Pay-What-You-Can.
Advance registration is required, class size is limited. To register,
call 416-599-5321 x2228.
Lecture: Silk Roads and Silk Shoes with Elizabeth Semmelhack
Wednesday May 25, 6:30 pm
During the 18th century, upper-class women at both ends of the "Silk
Road" wore delicate silk shoes. The silk "lotus shoes" worn by Han
Chinese women rivaled the silk high heels of European women in
sumptuousness. Despite the many miles that separated Europe and China,
the use of silk for footwear had striking commonalities. Join Elizabeth
Semmelhack, Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum, as she explores the
meanings of silk shoes in the 18th century in these two cultures.
Free for TMC Members and Full-time students, Non-members $15.
Advance tickets may be purchased in person at the TMC's front desk.
Please arrive early, seating is limited.
2-Day Workshop: Silk Screen Geometric Patterns with Sharon
Epstein
Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join local artist Sharon Epstein for an exploration of creating
geometric patterns using silk screen techniques. Participants will
visit the exhibitions Silk Oasis on
the Silk Road: Bukhara and Magic
Squares:
The
Patterned Imagination of Muslim Africa in Contemporary
Culture for inspiration for their designs, and do extensive
hands-on work in the studio. Co-presented with the Contemporary Textile
Studio Co-op.
Members $120, Non-members $144, Full-time students $80. Materials
$35. Advance registration is required, class size is limited. To
register, call 416-599-5321 x2228.
Curator's Tour
Wednesday August 24, 6:30 pm
Join Natalia Nekrassova in the galleries for a tour of Silk Oasis
on the Silk Road: Bukhara.
Free with admission.
