Textiles of Klimt's Vienna at the TM

One of the best things about being a fiber artist living in the DC area is having access to the Textile Museum. One of the current shows at the museum showcases the textiles of Klimt’s Vienna. The show features the work of the many talented textiles designer at the Wiener Werkstatte at the beginning of the 20^th century. A printmakers dream, the samples range from the simple to the most of elaborate designs, making many strong statements about art through the 20^th century.

The Wiener Werkstatte was not only a design workshop but also an artistic hub for a new movement of art known as the Arts and Crafts Movement. The principle of which was to have beauty in everyday life with everyday objects, and the artists of Vienna were looking to shape the world with their work. The work in the exhibition has strong ties to the artistic past but also shows how the styles were a preview for what was to come throughout the 20^th century.

Hidden Treasure at the TM

The hands on room is hidden on the top floor of the museum but is worth the trek up the stairs. If you traveling with children this playroom can help bring the structure of many different textile techniques to life.