Off the Wall: American Art to Wear

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Focusing on wearable art as a distinct American movement, this publication explores its connections to fine arts, fiber arts, craft, performance, and fashion. It examines the artists who emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s, primarily trained as painters and sculptors, who challenged traditional boundaries by employing innovative materials and techniques. Their unique creations transform the body into a canvas, highlighting the intersection of art and personal expression through one-of-a-kind wearable pieces.