The Irish Museum of Modern Art presents Kith & Kin: The Quilts of Gee’s Bend, Ireland’s first exhibition of a renowned 200-year tradition. The Gee’s Bend Quiltmakers, a group of African American women from a small Alabama community, create artistically and politically significant quilts that celebrate both African American heritage and the strength and creativity of women in the face of systemic oppression.
The bold and abstract quilts are made from recycled fabrics and are deeply rooted in African American textile traditions. They also represent the resilience and self-sufficiency of the quiltmakers, who gained attention during the Civil Rights movement and became symbols of Black empowerment and cultural pride.
The exhibition is on display now until October 27, 2025. Admission is free.
Irish Museum of Modern Art
Until Oct 27th
Free admission.
