Member Program: Tour of "Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts"
Friday, November 10, 2023, 1 p.m.
Artist unknown, "Mennonite Quilt: Joseph’s Coat" (detail), early 20th century. Image courtesy of the American Folk Art Museum. Gift of Karen and Werner Gundersheimer. Photo by Gavin Ashworth.
Nicole Haroutunian from the American Folk Art Museum in New York leads an in-person tour of the exhibition Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts. Haroutunian will introduce some of the dazzlingly diverse quilts on display, exploring how they communicate stories about the quilter's lives and the context in which these handmade textiles were made and used.
About the Exhibition
Quilts, like maps, trace the personal stories and experiences of makers and their communities, often illuminating larger historical events and cultural trends. Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts draws from the collection of the American Folk Art Museum, with examples ranging from traditional early-American quilts to contemporary sculptural assemblages. Learn more about the exhibition
About Nicole Haroutunian
Nicole Haroutunian is senior educator at the American Folk Art Museum, where she has been a contractor with the Learning and Engagement team since 2008. She is also an educator at the Noguchi Museum and worked previously at the Museum of Modern Art and the Morgan Library and Museum, among other institutions. Nicole holds a B.A. in studio art from Vassar College and a M.F.A. in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College. Her second book and first novel, Choose This Now, will be published by Noemi Press in 2024.
How to Participate
This program is for museum members and will take place in person at the museum. If you are already a member, please register online. If you are not currently a member, you can join or renew online.
About Member Programs
Support the museum and enjoy access to special members-only programs, including curator talks and behind-the-scenes tours.