The Art In Life series explores the artistic creativity, innovation, challenges and aesthetic decisions of practices that usually aren’t considered fine art. Join Kluge-Ruhe and The Fralin for The Art in Life: Knitting. Meet our panelists Louis Boria from Brooklyn Boy Knits, micro knitter Althea Crome, Lauren MacElroy of Mother of Purl, and architectural knitters Jenny Underwood and Leanne Zilka of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Hear about their individual projects and learn how they are “moving the needle” from craft to art.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to the exhibition and study of Indigenous Australian art. Whether onsite or online, we aim to amplify Indigenous perspectives and foster inspirational cross-cultural experiences to deepen appreciation and understanding of our shared humanity. We believe the most inspiring journeys are personal, immersive, uplifting and enlightening, with twists and turns we can’t predict. We provide platforms for you to chart your own path as you explore our unique collection of art and stories that are embedded with deep historical and cultural significance.
We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and came to exist through the generosity of two prominent American collectors, Edward L. Ruhe and John W. Kluge. To learn more, visit us at kluge-ruhe.org.