African-American Quilting Traditions Honored in Myrtle Avenue Windows
Colorful patchwork quilts have been hanging in storefront windows on Myrtle Avenue in February as part of the neighborhood’s celebration of Black Artstory Month. The vibrant display — which is catching the eyes of passersby and enlivening the blocks between Classon and Vanderbilt avenues — honors folk patchwork quilting while also allowing contemporary artists the freedom to create their own take on the traditional craft.
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Mon, Feb 18, 2013