Guimarães (Portugal), Museu de Alberto Sampaio / Contextile Contemporary Textile Art Biennial

This exhibition offers an immersion in the vibrant history of the Lausanne International Biennials, which, for nearly thirty years, from 1962 to 1995, transformed Lausanne into an authentic capital of textile art. A unique event, this gathering offered artists a space to experiment, exchange ideas, and draw new inspiration. Through 25 carefully selected major works by Swiss and international artists, the exhibition highlights their bold explorations of materials, techniques, and volumes. It reveals the transformation of tapestry: from a two-dimensional wall hanging to a spatial artwork, freely engaging with the surrounding space.