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Category Archives: International
It’s in the making – Otago Museum
2021 was a great year for fabric culture at Otago Museum, what with the very successful Fashion FWD >> Disruption through Design exhibition on show over winter; for summer, the scale is both smaller and wider. Smaller in that the … Continue reading
Posted in Artists, CTANZ people, Dunedin, Exhibitions, International, Textiles, Weaving
Tagged Indonesia, Margery Blackman, Otago Museum, West Asia
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Armchair access
It’s a bit difficult to engage with the material world at the moment, but don’t despair, there are a few things you can check out online. Beginning with buttons: the treat that is the biennial button exhibition at Auckland’s Masterworks … Continue reading
More than exhibitions
While the coverage of exhibitions around the country at the moment, there’s almost something for everyone, but if you’re not around Auckland, Opunake, Wairarapa, Wellington or Invercargill, there are still opportunities for textile-y activities both further afield and accessible to … Continue reading
What’s on next…
Now that the symposium is behind us, it’s time to think about the next project. Here’s a few opportunities that may be of interest. Does a conference in Sweden or Bristol sound like fun for 2020? Check out the call … Continue reading
Film festival preview 2019
2018 was such a big year for textile/dress movies that it’s seemed that this year has been a bit short of dressy films, but fortunately the NZIFF knows that the frockies come out for the occasion and have scheduled a … Continue reading
Posted in America, Artists, Books, Designers, Fabric, Fashion, Festivals, Film, International, Textiles
Tagged Christo, Halston, Maria Callas, New Zealand International Film Festival, Yves Saint-Laurent
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Elizabeth Kozlowski visit: Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland May-June 2019
CTANZ is delighted to announce the upcoming visit of US textile practitioner and curator Elizabeth Kozlowski, who also edits the Surface Design Journal, the quarterly publication of the US-based Surface Design Association. Organised in conjunction with CTANZ, Elizabeth’s visit is … Continue reading
Posted in America, Auckland, Craft, Dowse Art Museum, Dunedin, International, lecture series, Lectures & Talks, Local events, Museums, Textiles, Wellington, Workshops
Tagged AUT, College of Creative Arts Massey University, Dowse Art Museum, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin School of Art, Elizabeth Kozlowski, Otago Polytechnic, Surface Design Association, Surface Design Journal
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Who made your clothes? Auckland – Nelson
Have you ever wondered who made your clothes, how much they’re paid, and what their lives are like? If not, start asking! Fashion Revolution week is almost upon us, and a range of events around the country will challenge to … Continue reading
An opportunity for emerging designers
Innovative Costume of the 21st Century: The next Generation If you graduated or commenced your fashion businesses in the 21st century, including 2018, you may want to consider submitting your work (photos, illustrations or physical items) to this fantastic initiative … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibitions, Fashion, International
Tagged Emerging Designers, Innovative Costume, Russia
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The Costume Designer: Edith Head and Hollywood at Bendigo Art Gallery
Wall of costume design sketches, Image; supplied While planning my dream trip to see the House of Dior exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria I discovered that Bendigo Art Gallery had an Edith Head exhibition on at the same time. I decided to … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Collections, Exhibitions, Film, Heritage, History, International, Movies, Uncategorized
Tagged Bendigo Art Gallery, Costume, Edith Head, exhibition, fashion, Film and fashion, films
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Star weave jam with Maureen Lander
This coming Saturday, CTANZ member Maureen Lander has a new show opening at the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt. Entitled Flat-Pack Whakapapa, Maureen’s exhibition comprises three installations that explore the connections between whakapapa and raranga (Māori weaving). Between 11am and … Continue reading
Posted in Artists, Exhibitions, Favourite things, International, Marlborough, Media, Membership
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