The Easel

11th February 2025

Weaving a language beyond abstraction: Olga de Amaral in Paris

Despite having been a pioneer in fiber art for decades, de Amaral has received limited recognition. A “revelatory”, first-ever show in Paris might change that. Combining a modernist feel with pre-Columbian motifs, her work is hugely diverse– in materials, different weaving and knotting techniques, and in forms that span the architectural, three-dimensional, monumental and abstract.  One critic calls the show “the monographic exhibition of [2024], regardless of medium”. A video (6 min) is here