Around the World with 80 Textile Artists
Open Tuesday through Sunday, until March 9, 2025
MUMAQ- Montréal, Canada
Louise Lemieux Bérubé: Weaving Connections Across the World
The MUMAQ – Musée des métiers d’arts du Québec is hosting a remarkable exhibition, Autour du monde avec 80 artistes du textile, celebrating the career of master weaver Louise Lemieux Bérubé. Running from December 12, 2024, to March 9, 2025, this exhibition showcases her technical expertise, artistic vision, and deep connections within the global textile community.
A Global Network of Textile Artists
This exhibition is more than just an artistic display; it is a testament to Bérubé’s decades of collaboration with over 80 textile artists worldwide. Each woven portrait represents one of her colleagues, mentors, or students—people who have influenced her artistic journey. Visitors are invited to engage with these works in a unique way: by leaving messages for the featured artists. These messages will be sent directly to them, creating a bridge between viewers and the global weaving community.
This interactive element makes the exhibition a living, breathing experience, reinforcing Bérubé’s belief in the power of artistic exchange. Through this initiative, visitors are not only admiring textile art but actively participating in a worldwide dialogue, fostering a sense of unity among artists and enthusiasts alike.
Mastery of Weaving and Innovation
Bérubé’s work is renowned for pushing the boundaries of Jacquard weaving, integrating digital technology with traditional techniques. In this exhibition, she departs from her usual vibrant palette, embracing a more monochromatic aesthetic that highlights her technical prowess. By weaving portraits with exceptional precision, she transforms textile into a medium for storytelling and homage, immortalizing those who have shaped the field of textile arts.
Each woven portrait is a testament to her ability to capture human presence within fiber, transcending the limitations of traditional weaving. Her mastery of light, shadow, and texture breathes life into the fabric, demonstrating that textiles can be as expressive as painting or photography.
A Must-See Exhibition for Textile Lovers
Autour du monde avec 80 artistes du textile is not just a retrospective; it is an invitation to connect, share, and celebrate the international weaving community. By allowing visitors to send messages to the featured artists, the exhibition bridges physical distance and strengthens the bonds between textile creators across the world.
For those passionate about textile art, craftsmanship, and creative innovation, this exhibition is a must-see. It is an opportunity to witness the evolution of weaving, from heritage techniques to cutting-edge digital applications, all while participating in a global artistic conversation. Louise Lemieux Bérubé’s work continues to inspire, proving that weaving is not just a craft—it is a language of connection.
Image: Louise Lemieux Bérubé Weave jacquard. Louise Lemieux Béruebé Au tour du Monde avec 80 artiste textile – Name of exhibition in french
