Now in paperback – the acclaimed survey of 100 global artists, chosen by experts for their work with threads, stitching, and textilesCelebrating tapestry, embroidery, stitching, textiles, knitting, and knotting as used by visual artists worldwide, leading curators, critics, and art professionals have nominated 100 global living artists for inclusion in this stunning and wide-ranging survey. As boundaries between art and craft have blurred, artists have increasingly embraced these materials and methods, with the resulting works being coveted by collectors and exhibited in museums worldwide. Now available in paperback, Phaidon’s acclaimed survey is a vibrant and incredibly timely survey – the first of its kind.

Conceived and edited by Phaidon editors.Jenelle Porter was formerly senior curator at ICA Boston and curator at ICA Philadelphia and is author of numerous publications and essays on contemporary art and craft.