British Textile Biennial in Preston
Two exhibitions are taking place in Preston as part of the British Textile Biennial (BTB), a free festival of contemporary art.
BTB involves artists and designers from around the world, creating work inspired by the textile industry in East Lancashire.
This year's event explores invention and innovation in textile production, including plant-based dyes and the first polymers.
- A new commission at The Harris, celebrating rayon, the first commercially viable artificial fibre.
- A group exhibition at The Birley.
The Harris and the British Textile Biennial commissioned Hannah Robson to celebrate rayon, created at the Courtaulds factory in Preston.
Author's summary: Exploring invention and innovation in textiles.