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On Friday, we visited the “Textile-Art-Textile” exhibition at the museum.

Thanks to the guide’s narrative, we were not only able to enjoy the beauty, colors, and textures but also understood the meanings behind the artworks. We learned the stories of the artists who created them, which made our experience much deeper.

Nobody remained indifferent to the carpet made by artist Fatima Abu Rumi. She used hair as a material to explore themes like identity, memory, and her personal experiences with religion and traditions. This artwork brings up mixed feelings, and everyone has their own thoughts and associations about it.

Another part of the exhibition featured tapestries from the Israeli workshop “Mambush,” showing both the front and back sides. The weavers could only see the back while working, and they could only check the front through a mirror. This might be why the back of these tapestries is considered a separate piece of art, and many of us found it even more interesting and beautiful.

While at the museum, we met Gur Inbar, whose works were also showcased at the exhibition. Gur is a ceramicist, designer, and artist who has recently started experimenting with textiles. We had a conversation about the similarities and differences between the process of creating ceramics and textiles. It was fascinating to hear how Gur creates his pieces. He works intuitively, by feeling his way through the process and only sees the front once it’s finished. He thinks of it as a game, and even if he isn’t completely happy with the result, he leaves it as it is.

Many of the pieces displayed at the exhibition, would look great in home decoration. Gur’s works exude a European quality and would look stunning in interior setting.

It’s truly wonderful to attend events like this with like-minded companions, as sharing impressions and discussing what we’ve seen adds yet another layer to the experience.