New York — L’Space Gallery in Chelsea presents Fibration III: Anxiety and Hope, a fiber art exhibition curated by gallery director Lili Almog. The show brings together sixteen contemporary artists whose work blends textile traditions with narrative, political critique, and acts of care.
The annual Fibration series has become a recognized platform for contemporary textile art in New York, with its latest edition focusing on the emotional interplay between upheaval and optimism. Subtitled Anxiety and Hope, the exhibition responds to global realities shaped by war, migration, political instability, and shifting identities. The gallery space becomes an immersive environment where quilting, weaving, and embroidery confront urgent social issues while offering pathways to collective healing.
Fiber art, once relegated to domestic spaces and dismissed as “women’s work,” is redefined here as a powerful medium for storytelling and political engagement. The participating artists use quilting, weaving, and embroidery not merely as techniques, but as languages of resistance. Soft materials carry sharp messages, blurring the boundaries between high art and craft while reclaiming tradition as a site of innovation.
The works in Fibration III illustrate the political potential of craft. Threads act as witnesses, cloth as a form of protest, and textile-making as an expression of resilience. From intricate hand-stitching to large-scale woven installations, each piece invites visitors to slow down, examine details, and engage with the human stories embedded in fabric.
Located in the heart of Chelsea, L’Space Gallery was founded by Lili Almog as an artist-run, project-based venue dedicated to underrepresented voices and cross-disciplinary dialogue. The gallery curates exhibitions that highlight the social and political dimensions of art, particularly within craft-based practices. With Fibration III: Anxiety and Hope, L’Space continues to position itself as a vital space for critical conversations in contemporary art.
Fibration III: Anxiety and Hope will be on view from September 4 to October 25, 2025, with an artist talk scheduled for October 9. The exhibition is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
