Anni and Bert: A Weaving Story
Anni and Bert: A Weaving Story
Anni and Bert: A Weaving Story
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Description
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A colorful exploration of the artwork and influences of Anni Albers, this engaging book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of weaving and the world of textiles Bert, a plucky but sometimes lazy bird, wakes up one morning to discover that his nest has fallen apart. After an unsuccessful search for a quick fix, he finds himself in the studio of the legendary artist Anni Albers, who shows him that weaving may be the perfect way to restore his home into something that's useful and beautiful. A colorful exploration of the artwork and influences of Anni Albers--who changed our ideas about what is art and what is craft and what is both--this engaging book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of weaving and the world of textiles.
About the Author
About the Author
Emily Hall is a book editor at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The Longcut, her novel about an artist searching for her work, was published in 2022 by Dalkey Archive. Victoria Semykina is an illustrator and fine artist based in Bologna, where she studied printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts. In 2021, she was honored with the Nami Grand Prix and the Andersen Award for the book François Truffaut: The Child Who Lived Cinema. Victoria can often be found seeking inspiration in antique bookshops or browsing through flea markets.
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Museum of Modern Art
Pub date:
2025-06-17
Length:
40 pages
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