Members can enjoy a curator-led tour of Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection, with Annie Carlano, senior curator of craft, design, and fashion.

Designing Dynamism highlights the intricate and bold designs of Kuba prestige textiles, showcasing their enduring influence from traditional ceremonial use to textiles made for the global market. All works are from the collection of Wesley Mancini, a Charlotte-based textile designer and prominent figure in the local LGBTQ+ community. Known for his discerning eye and deep appreciation for global textile traditions, Mancini has brought together one of the largest and most significant Kuba collections in private hands.

Join us on March 27 at Mint Randolph from 5–6 PM.

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FREE admission weekend

This exhibition highlights outstanding examples of Kuba artistry, known for distinctive asymmetrical patterns, while exploring the influence of these motifs on global design trends and the enduring creativity of contemporary artists working in the DR Congo today. Be sure to catch the artist and author talks in conjunction with the Designing Dynamism exhibition throughout the opening weekend!