Textiles X Art cats Bacon was born in Kennington

Bacon was born in Kennington

its outfit is complete with gold embroidered buttons and stripes and an officer's cap

colourful enamel detailing

Tickle those toes with some fuzzy sock luxury

The Three Graces are in black and set against a contrasting white background

Textiles X Art cats Bacon was born in KenningtonWhy are so many contemporary artists turning to thread, fabric and fibre to make their most powerful work? Textile art has surged into the spotlight, shedding its long standing association with domesticity and craft to take centre stage in galleries, biennales and critical discourse. Ramona Barry and Beck Jobson explore this vibrant resurgence, and the way artists across the globe are embracing traditional techniques like weaving, embroidery, quilting