Magdalena Abakanowicz, the Thread of Existence

Step into the world of Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017), a visionary who completely reimagined what sculpture and textile art could be. A leading figure in 20th-century art, she created immersive, soul-stirring works that often carry deep political and human meanings. Inspired by the natural world, her large-scale installations have a magnetic presence that feels incredibly relevant today, touching on everything from the environment to feminism and what it means to be human.

Abakanowicz’s radical approach has earned her acclaim all over the globe. Her work has traveled from the United States to Japan and Europe, including recent major exhibitions at the Tate Modern in London and the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts in Lausanne.

This exhibition, titled “the Thread of Existence,” takes its name from the artist’s own unique philosophy. She saw fabric as the basic building block of our bodies, believing that every fiber tells a story of human life and destiny. We invite you to explore this powerful connection and experience her extraordinary legacy firsthand.