Exhibition | International Art Textile Biennale 2023

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The International Art Textile Biennale 2023 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art textiles and this the second Biennale, reflects a wide range of works related to the textile medium. The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted primarily in textile as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between textile and other creative disciplines.
Art Textiles have been enjoying a resurgence after decades of being derided, ignored, or often referred as being ‘craft’ or ‘Women’s work’, in other words ‘not real art’.
The importance of textiles is being reinstated by way of incredible force and ingenuity, and an intelligent dismantling of established art world ‘rules’. Viewers will be captivated and engaged by the rhythm of the maker and excellence that is exhibited. The selected works in this biennial award pushes previously held notions of textile/fibre, opening a dialogue about what it is to be a textile artist that makes an expression and commentary on content and concept in the 21st Century.
The finalists show a well resolved concept combined with exploratory and expert use of their chosen material. From intimate reflections to huge environmental issues, the works vary in concepts, techniques, material, and presentation.
IATB23 is proudly produced & managed by Fibre Arts Australia.

The Gallery is hosting a Twilight Tour in conjunction with the exhibition on Thursday 17 August at 5.30pm. Phone 131 872 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your place.

Exhibition on display 15 July - 27 August

Image: June LEE / Bystander (detail) 2022 / thread on resin cast / 24 x 5 x 4cm each figure / Photographer Myoung Studio / © June Lee