RugLife opens at the Museum of Craft and Design

The Museum of Craft and Design presents RugLife, an original exhibition by 14 contemporary artists around the world who explore the medium of this functional-object-turned-artpiece.  RugLife challenges our assumptions about everyday objects: functional objects are all created and designed by someone with some aesthetic in mind, and in that sense, each object has its own story to tell beyond its basic function. Weaving Together Past and Present The rug as an object of daily use throughout cultures and societies makes it a medium that is familiar and approachable by all. The range of voices in this exhibit transforms these objects into works of art addressing cultural issues such as religion, technology, social justice, housing and the environment. The artist Ai Weiwei included T... Read More