yotaro sakamoto’s kinetic thread column transforms human presence into shifting shadows

yotaro sakamoto’s kinetic thread column transforms human presence into shifting shadows

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thread art and installations

thread art and installations showcase a range of projects that employ threads and strings in geometric or abstract arrangements.

digital patterns become textured geometric compositions through hand stitching

repetition, rhythm and subtle disruptions unfold across painted canvas, blurring the boundaries between textile, painting and relief.

C. Muftuoglu readers

beads, crystals, and steel visualize cloud formations within exhibition in china

beads, crystals, and steel visualize cloud formations within exhibition in china

Anh Nguyen readers

colossal crochet structures by choi+shine begin with intricate, group-made stitches

colossal crochet structures by choi+shine begin with intricate, group-made stitches

india pavilion at venice biennale reflects on how craft keeps the idea of home alive

india pavilion at venice biennale reflects on how craft keeps the idea of home alive

a suspended self-binding hugging hammock simulates the sensation of human embrace

a suspended self-binding hugging hammock simulates the sensation of human embrace

Diego Reggiani readers

MIT museum video traces how janet echelman translates climate data into woven art

MIT museum video traces how janet echelman translates climate data into woven art

milla novo renders her desert textile installation within a snowy alpine context

milla novo renders her desert textile installation within a snowy alpine context

choi+shine and volunteers crochet twelve zodiac animals in one suspended lace installation

choi+shine and volunteers crochet twelve zodiac animals in one suspended lace installation

© Choi+Shine readers

rope-making machine by conrad shawcross weaves umbilical-like cords with motorized 'arms'

matthew burgos

ernesto neto suspends colossal crocheted installation within seoul museum of art

ernesto neto suspends colossal crocheted installation within seoul museum of art

botanical sculptures by mona sugata grow from untreated cotton fabric and slow gestures

ernesto neto weaves organic multi-sensory installation within the grand palais in paris

ernesto neto weaves organic multi-sensory installation within the grand palais in paris

punch-needle embroidery by adrienna matzeg conjures memories of summer road trips

punch-needle embroidery by adrienna matzeg conjures memories of summer road trips

A Matzeg readers

la cura threaded installation by ECO weaves across neglected elementary school in italy

la cura threaded installation by ECO weaves across neglected elementary school in italy

'we are all connected with an invisible line' – in conversation with chiharu shiota

'we are all connected with an invisible line' – in conversation with chiharu shiota

AnaisLellouche

palestinian artist areen's flowing installation unravels waves of threads at dubai design week

palestinian artist areen's flowing installation unravels waves of threads at dubai design week

created by palestinian textile artist and designer areen, the installation's layers allow the fabric to follow wind movement, accentuating its lightness.

lea zeitoun

150,000 meters of vibrant red brocade threads compose immersive installation in china

150,000 meters of vibrant red brocade threads compose immersive installation in china

chiharu shiota weaves her immersive webbing through new york's galerie templon

chiharu shiota weaves her immersive webbing through new york's galerie templon

'the soul trembles' surveys chiharu shiota's 25 years of immersive installations at GOMA

'the soul trembles' surveys chiharu shiota's 25 years of immersive installations at GOMA

matthew burgos

chiharu shiota takes her webs of threads to copenhagen's former water reservoir

chiharu shiota takes her webs of threads to copenhagen's former water reservoir

juliana neira

tour chiharu shiota's immersive thread installation, set within a former church in berlin

tour chiharu shiota's immersive thread installation, set within a former church in berlin

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watch gabriel dawe discuss his massive rainbow thread installations

watch gabriel dawe discuss his massive rainbow thread installations

juliana neira

uemon ikeda conveys the fragile and vulnerable beauty of venice with delicate red thread

uemon ikeda conveys the fragile and vulnerable beauty of venice with delicate red thread

chiharu shiota's 'the soul trembles' exhibition opens at tokyo's mori art museum

chiharu shiota's 'the soul trembles' exhibition opens at tokyo's mori art museum

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competitions

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

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