Discover the Rebel Spirit of Fabric: Radical Textiles Exhibit Shakes Up the Art World!

Hold onto your hat, because you're about to dive headfirst into the wild world of textiles at the Art Gallery of South Australia! This isn't your run-of-the-mill fabric showcase. Oh no, Radical Textiles is here to challenge everything you thought you knew about fabric.

Opening 23 November, this exclusive exhibition ties together the threads of art, activism, and fashion into a stunning tapestry that will leave you spellbound! Forget the old-school images of knitting circles; this display turns the concept of textiles on its head with a revolutionary spirit.

Brace yourself for an extraordinary journey through 150 years of fabric history, featuring everything from rebellious suffragette sashes to daring avant-garde wedding gowns. The narrative here is loud and clear—textiles have been instruments of change, resistance, and social commentary.

Not enough drama for you? How about an iconic piece of fashion history: the "teeny, tiny pair of pink shorts" sported by Don Dunstan, which shook up the political scene in the 70s South Australia. Talk about making fabric history!

Listen up, because that's not all! Prepare to be wowed by the likes of William Morris, the original textile rebel who thumbed his nose at industrialization with handmade creations that shouted for craftsmanship and eco-awareness. The spirit of rebellion is alive and kicking, with modern artists carrying his message forward.

And why do textiles matter so much today, you ask? As our digital age spins at dizzying speed, the tactile allure of textiles offers a comforting escape, says Rebecca Evans, co-curator. With creativity being the new radical act, each stitch, each thread connects us to generations of storytelling.

Now for a touch of glamour! This showcase struts its stuff down a catwalk, featuring jaw-dropping designs from fashion mavericks like Vivienne Westwood, Iris van Herpen, and many more who use fabric as a megaphone for change.

But wait, there's more! Enter The Studio, an explosion of color and creativity helmed by South Australian artist Stavroula Adameitis (aka Frida Las Vegas). It's not just fabric; it's a celebration where you can let your imagination run wild!

As if that's not enough to fill your creative cup, the gallery packs in a slew of exciting events and workshops. Dive into "Thread Talks," "Summer Workshops," and collaborate on art that stitches resistance with style!

Curious? Click here to explore the Radical Textiles journey!