Contributor Will Rea. Will is Senior Lecturer in the school of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds. He has worked extensively in South Western Nigeria. He has worked with artists in Nigeria and has been particularly involved with masquerade performances in the Ekiti region. More recently he has worked with contemporary makers in Lagos and Ibadan.

Inspired by The Legacy of Anni Albers, Brenda Danilowitz

Joanna Hashagen, Keeper of Textiles at the Bowes Museum talks about the new gallery and the collection of textiles created by the founders, John and Josephine Bowes - these are mostly furnishings and tapestries. There is also the later, fashion collection of costumes, and textiles found in the home. The costume collection runs from the 20th century back to the 15th and 16th centuries.

A Ruthin Craft Centre study day in partnership with the Open University. Anni Albers (1899-1994) is one of the best-known textile artists of the twentieth century. Her influential work also included prints, wall hangings and jewellery. To coincide with the opening of two complimentary exhibitions at Ruthin Craft Centre, this study day will look at Anni Albers’ innovatory work and her remarkable legacy. Speakers will include design historians and a new generation of artists inspired by her work. Speakers: Brenda Danilowitz, Chief Curator, Josef and Anni Albers Foundation