Textile history is almost as old as human civilization, and as time has passed, the history of textiles has become more enriched. Throughout history, women have been heavily involved in textile production, but men have also been involved in many cultures in textile art.
For nearly 500 years, the men of Taquile, Peru, have used textiles as a way to express themselves, the Spaniards renamed the place Taquile after a prominent Spanish nobleman. Its indigenous name “Intika” is still used by the locals today.
The INTIKA exhibition seeks to showcase the diverse works of male artists from various backgrounds, each employing different textile techniques. Artists who push the boundaries of traditional textile art by experimenting with unconventional materials or incorporating elements from other disciplines like sculpture or installation art.
The exhibition shows how textiles and clothing are deeply intertwined with cultural norms and gender roles across different civilizations. Whether it’s knitting hats or creating intricate embroidery, men have played a vital role in shaping the history of textiles with pieces that evoke strong emotional responses, whether through their beauty, symbolism, or pieces that address contemporary issues such as politics, the environment, or social justice from a male perspective and to harness this moment and explore it in diverse contexts
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Visions Museum of Textile Art
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA
Dates and times:
From Saturday, May 10 to Saturday, October 4
Wednesday and Thursday - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday and Saturday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.vmota.org
