Legacy Russell Curates 'The New Bend' at Hauser & Wirth, Exploring Quilting's Legacy in Black Art

At Hauser & Wirth in New York, curator Legacy Russell has put together 'The New Bend,' which explores the sociopolitical aspects of quilting through the works of twelve contemporary artists. The exhibition draws inspiration from the Gee's Bend quilters, a collective of Black women from Alabama celebrated in a 2002 retrospective at the Whitney Museum. Among the featured artists are Anthony Akinbola, Eddie R. Aparicio, and Zadie Xa. Russell, who serves as the executive director at The Kitchen and authored 'Glitch Feminism' (2020), delves into the intersection of craft and art, alongside Black art history. Addressing themes of social justice and resistance, the exhibition runs until April 2, highlighting collective approaches to artmaking.