WORLD TEXTILE ART

The 8th WTA International Biennial of Contemporary Textile Art will take place during September 17th to November 3rd 2019 in Madrid, Spain. It is the first World Textile Art Biennial in Europe.

WTA Biennials are international expositions of contemporary textile art along with an agenda of education and culture led by the most important icons of the Textile Art World. IT takes place every two years in different parts of the world. The event is organized through a very complex selection process which selects the most important and best art pieces to participate in the event. World class curators and guest judges are part of a unique art and culture event that has already visited North, Central and South America since its creation. Every Biennial attracts some of the most important people of the textile world who are gather together in seminars, special events, fairs and workshops. Each Biennial has attracted artists from all the continents and has left an important footprint in each of the cities that have hosted the event. Along with all the art and culture being shared in each event, the Organization has commited not only funds but also time and other types of resources to help the visually impaired persons become a part of the wonderful world of textiles. Workshops and special events have been very exciting, and filled with energy and spirit to help others. Each Biennial has left an important footprint both visual and as a document that allows the world of textile Art to grow and gain the respect of people all over the world. Each Biennial has produced a beautiful book that can be purchased online, illustrating some of the most wonderful art pieces you have ever seen.

Contemporary textile art continues to be one of the fastest growing plastic arts and also one of the most attractive in the world. The most important galleries in the world, along with museums and other organizations, continue to open their doors to this type of events since they attract large masses of people. Floor sculptures, wall pieces and hanging models are just a few of the many type of expressions that you can find in a textile art exhibition. World Textile Art has an extremely important role by continuing to support and promote artists from all over the world. The six Biennials that have been hosted so far, along with tens of events and the upcomming Biennial, will continue to set up the foundation for an even brighter future. You may continue to read more about our Organization by clicking below. In 2017 Uruguay will have the honor to host the 7th Biennial of Contemporary Textile Art, becoming the 6th country to host the event. Some of the best artists from all the continents will present q unique display of talent, imagination, and techniques.