“Threads” Weaves Together Innovation and Tradition at Art Basel Miami Beach
From December 6 to 8, Art Basel Miami Beach showcased the innovative talent of textile artists like Sarah Zapata and Sagarika Sundaram in the collective exhibition “Threads.”
Celebrating Textile Innovation
“Threads” brought together the works of creators taking a fresh approach to textiles and crafts, exploring the dynamic intersections between art, crafts, and design. The exhibition highlighted the ability of these artists to transcend traditional boundaries and push the limits of their chosen medium.
A Showcase of Emerging Voices
UBS Art Studio, in partnership with ARTNOIR, presented solo works by Zapata, a Peruvian-American artist, and a large-scale installation by Sundaram, an Indian artist. Both artists were selected as “innovative voices that define the fair.”
Sundaram’s Monumental Installation Takes Center Stage
India Sundaram is known for her captivating sculptures, reliefs, and installations, often crafted using natural fibers and dyes. Commissioned by UBS Art Studio, Sundaram’s centerpiece for “Threads” is her largest work to date, an awe-inspiring creation made from wool and hand-dyed silk.
This immersive installation, designed to be reconfigured, transforms the perception of space. According to the fair, Sundaram’s work “creates an immersive experience where form and emptiness, surface and structure, become tangible forces that remodel the perception of space.”
“I call Sundaram’s work a ‘monumental work’ for its ability to transform textiles into powerful sculptural forms,” said Mary Rozell, global director of the UBS art collection.
Art Basel Miami Beach Concludes with Success
The 2023 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach concluded with impressive sales figures, attracting around eighty thousand visitors. The event also featured exciting revelations, such as Pierce Brosnan’s foray into painting, showcased in a parallel event. Collectors enthusiastically returned to the fair, demonstrating their confidence in the art market by acquiring works worth tens of millions of dollars.
What specific techniques and materials do artists like Sarah Zapata and Sagarika Sundaram use in their textile art to make it innovative?
## Interview: Weaving Innovation at Art Basel Miami Beach
**Interviewer:** Welcome! Art Basel Miami Beach is known for its cutting-edge art, and this year, ”Threads” seems to be generating quite a buzz. Can you tell us about this intriguing exhibition?
**Guest:** Absolutely! “Threads” is a captivating showcase of contemporary textile art, featuring artists like Sarah Zapata and Sagarika Sundaram, who are pushing the boundaries of this ancient medium. The exhibition, which ran from December 6th to 8th, explored the fascinating intersection of tradition and innovation in textile creation [[1](https://www.prensa-latina.cu/2024/11/29/art-basel-miami-beach-la-hora-del-arte-textil-mas-innovador/)].
**Interviewer:** How are these artists revolutionary in their approach to textiles?
**Guest:** Think beyond traditional weaving and embroidery. These artists incorporate unexpected materials, cutting-edge techniques, and even digital elements into their work. They’re challenging our perceptions of what textile art can be. Sarah Zapata, for example, often uses vibrant, layered fabrics to explore themes of identity and cultural heritage. Sagarika Sundaram’s work is equally stunning, incorporating found objects and intricate embroidery to create thought-provoking pieces.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like “Threads” is pushing textile art into the forefront of the contemporary art conversation.
**Guest:** Precisely! The exhibition celebrates the enduring power of textiles while highlighting its incredible adaptability and potential in the 21st century. “Threads” proved that textile art is not only relevant but truly innovative and compelling.
