Step inside Magdalena Abakanowicz's forest of woven sculptures | Tate

[@Clandan31]

How blessed is someone to be born with all of these ideas and be recognised for them. To be believed enough for your inner life to be displayed and for your work to be powerful enough to be admired.

[@nensi1972]

... ❤️🙏🏻🌹true, especially when one Is highly sensitive as An artist...

[@Clandan31]

@@nensi1972 ❤️🙏

[@Weirdkauz]

Came down here to talk about just that. Interesting, this association should habe hit you, too.

[@MsLoila]

That's definitely the catch, being recognised for your inner life is really something.

[@ma-burke]

Agreed! In her case, she most definitely deserved to be.

[@rosalindthomas6376]

This is the real thing. The artist and the commentary are serious and modest, allowing the works to speak for themselves. Thank you for making it possible for those unable to travel to the exhibit to share in this profound imagery.

[@rozesherwood2223]

Thank you for making such a beautiful film for those of us who might not be able to make it to the exhibition.

[@herbertnatanael]

Trash called "art".

[@elizawilson5981]

I happened across her work at university doing A visual arts degree and then honours. I did painting and printmaking, textiles and sculpture. Her name and work has stayed with me for over 20 years. I still vividly remember her pieces. I love using textiles and thread in my paintings. Wish I could be there.

[@magicknight13]

WOW!! I've never seen these before or heard of her before, embarrassingly. But wow. She is truly impressive and in tune. I love the way the curator spoke of these artworks as "cocoons" or "coats", and the experimental film in a desert-like space! I love art that envelopes, that is soft and comforting but also incredibly layered and speaks on humanity. What a wonderful upload, thank you!

[@VasilikiProkopi]

Sublime work, first time I encounter Magdalena's work! Mesmerized!

[@awalk8291]

Visited this exhibition yesterday. It was beautifully curated and I felt some sort spiritual energy through out the space.

[@jsully8076]

Interesting. Such soft and strong materials. Looking at them makes you think of so many different things and feel so many different ways. And I think that's what art is all about. So glad I came across this and was introduced to her work.

[@michelebriere9569]

"Art is a state of being." Love it.

[@retrovelcro]

I never studied art, and I don't live near museums that showcase this type of work. So, I'm able to explore these ideas and works through finding videos from the Tate Modern and other established museums and galleries online. Thanks.

[@criar1111]

So strong, so alive, so beautiful!

[@oldreprobate2748]

Magdalena has never ceased to amaze me with her art creations.

[@majamasztalerz]

I had a pleasure to see her art in Wrocław, Poland. Instead of abakans she also did sculptures which are quite magnificent especially sourended by nature.

[@nancypricestudio1236]

Love this. It is nice to see an artist get recognized who should be recognized. The work is powerful.

[@katharineatkins1347]

Thank you for this film. I was unable to make it to the opening in Nov ‘22 but will get there before the end of the exhibition in mid May. I studied under her for two years at the Fine Arts in Poznan in the mid ‘70’s. An experience like no other, on multiple levels.

[@Talentedtadpole]

It would be wonderful to hear more accounts of this underappreciated artist. I am so glad you had this opportunity and hope that you go well. Of course everyone who needs should have such an experience. We are in culturally deprived times.

[@M15Guys]

Amazing beautiful works xx

[@KingGosia]

I saw her works when I was 6y.old. That you don't forget 🌱

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Thank you so much for showing and explains her work. Nearly 40 years ago I found a book with her work. I was instantly smitten. She did many fibre figures……like fibre “stone warriors”……I loved the incredible free forms in this exhibition…..stunning.

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

Stumbled upon this post only today. Turned up on my KZbin feed. Sad to say I am not familiar with Magdelena's artworks so I feel blessed to see this short documentary! Such beautiful structures! ❤ without all the bells and whistles! Thank you for sharing this artist's textile pieces

[@Fledhyris]

Fascinating work! She has today's Google doodle commemoration. I think one of the sculptures looks like a pair of lungs, the black one against the wall. I wish I could have visited this exhibition, I didn't know about it until now although the Tate is a little far for a day trip.

[@Suckermc8609]

Yes, it occurred to me that had Google featured her a month or two ago, more people could have seen the exhibit! Doh!

[@allenzaruba852]

An authentic original who still commands a uniquely powerful perspective on the human condition. Her work straddles contemporary art history and yet evokes aspects of pre-history that intersects aspects of various global cultures very few other artists even dream of. A deep gravity of grace...and so much more.

[@magicknight13]

Very eloquently put! You are so right, I had not thought of that prehistorical aspect of her work

[@maryclaremayo6157]

Thank you. I did not know Magdalena Abakanowicz before this. Her work really moves me.

[@boriskaragiannis.7735]

are you a satanist two?

[@antoniocarlosrodriguescamp1497]

Thank God you had never heard of all this...

[@lindam9618]

I'm a fiber artist who had the fortune to study under Dr. Mahboob Shahzaman @ Northern Illinois University back in the mid - late 70's. Dr. S. always expressed a deep reverence for Magdalena's work. Magdalena's Abakans were a major influence on fiber artists and students at that time...and to this day. I wish I could see the exhibit at the Tate, but I won't be able to at this time. Kudos to The Tate for curating this important exhibit of a very important artist.

[@andreabammybartlet8754]

YES Tate so good thankyou

[@sharminkaniz5086]

💖 Wonderful Exhibition 🙌🏼 Thank you ALL, for your work ✨

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

What amazing works of art.

[@mS-iz9np]

Thank you so much for this amazing documentary

[@Давид-у5щ6т]

I really liked it.Thank you.

[@MrJohnblaine]

There's so much feelings looking at her works

[@omni_naomi]

Thanks! Will be visiting soon to see it.

[@cyndeehorn7079]

WOW! WOW! WOW!

[@robert66186]

Incredible

[@WW-bd5yh]

Thank you!

[@mikeince2929]

Gorgeous....

[@carolmarsden1207]

I cannot even imagine how emotionally moving these pieces are in person! Now to do some homework to find out where there are any art exhibitions with them. Fascinating!

[@Trth1707]

Art can be divisive,nice film of the subject.

[@sandradonofrio413]

Mesmerizing works. Very affective.

[@saraswatisky3119]

Wow. How incredible.

[@caroledrury1411]

I literally feel like throwing up. But I think that’s good. I think that art should evoke a very strong emotion. And this really does evoke a horrible feeling for me. That is really what I love about art. I’ve seen enough that has made me sore in extasy why not see some that does the opposite

[@treasure2behold282]

I sense some trauma and abuse in her work. Some of them resemble the organs of a woman but mutilated.

[@Mindyzzzzz]

This is amazing 💖 I am in complete awe, I need to go see the exhibit in person.

[@redpandamoon5539]

The Abakan sculptural giants remind me so much of the fibre-based spirit like creations of Mrinalini Mukherjee. Artists from such different contexts but with works that resonate profoundly.

[@valeriehitier9026]

Très beau

[@Beakerzor]

wow, thank you

[@gnarbeljo8980]

It's always interesting to read comments with strong personal interpretations of an artists works. Any artist would love that. But I think these interpretations really say sonething about the viewer more than the artist. Her works are like giant sculptural Rorshacks in that way. Be very careful passing judgement on the artists intention, what she's expressing, etc. How you read her work reflects on yourself, your story and need for narrative; hers is not disclosed by your own experience of the work. This is in itself a sign of great art. She's a legend and her work totally unique and very important.

[@EripaDesign]

Will this exhibition come to the US?

[@GG77PAX]

Impressive and wonderful

[@Weirdkauz]

I've gotten to the point where I genuinely don't care anymore by people being uninterested in my work. But I still fold like a freak if someone does. So I greet that greatness in her.

[@renzo6490]

Her medium is organic and subject to attack by mold,fungus,insects etc. How are her works protected?

[@fjuvo]

They are like giant carpets, so they don’t have to worry too much. As long as they are stored in a dry and controlled environment there will be ok

[@leadbelly1495]

Thanks…brilliant

[@moxistrawberries5510]

Bless you for posting this video and sharing the love

[@leslovesart]

Incredible work

[@jayoopatwardhan4040]

Amazing ! I had seen earlier sone such beauties by Mrinalini Mukherjee from India in 1992 I think . She is no more . Her father was also a huge painter at Tagores Shantiniketan in Bengal last century ! She macramayed all kinds of textures and lines ! Yours is amazing too !

[@mahanly]

Wow.

[@faragraf9380]

in the 70th it was extraordinary to create vulva art, but it was common. its massive big and it hits you.

[@hnttakata713]

Incredible, emotional….beauty and inspires thoughts about the vulnerability of human existence.

[@kirsten7072]

Beautiful ❤️

[@kimgapjin-art]

gapjin art thank you so much 좋은 예술작품 감상 잘했습니다

[@rohankshirsagar433]

Mrinalini Mukharjee from India had also done stunning sculpture with her weaving techniques.

[@Tf03]

Love this!

[@raytavares2256]

I don't know why but for some other reason I felt pulled to this lady and her arr work including the thoughts in it. The earthly colours are so heart warming as I watch. Do they smell like Musk or mushroom her work or like cinnamon?

[@scribe712]

I won't pretend to like or understand it. Still, I'd love to see it in person.

[@zondors]

This is Art ❤😊😮

[@雷娃娃]

❤❤❤❤

[@lakshmanankomathmanalath]

💙💙💙

[@patriciaacevedo4429]

This is mind blowing.

[@Vexxet]

nice

[@laurieburns8469]

Have anybody seen the exhibition of Barbara Chase-Riboud at Serpentine and saw the similarities to Abakanowicz's Abakans, especially to those seen at Min 6:02 ? For me it felt as if the fabric "beasts" were relatives. Like siblings, but raised on an other continent.

[@uapoznan]

🖤🖤💙💙

[@goricamaletic2895]

Jagoda Bujic

[@keithdennis1462]

This was great. Why have I never heard of this artist?

[@1hayes1]

Maybe you are just not generally aware of textile artists. Abakanowicz is very famous and widely acclaimed.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

polish names arent exactly easy to remember

[@vdeath100]

Where is this exhibition 😍

[@Tate]

The exhibition is on at Tate Modern in London until May 2023 :) www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/magdalena-abakanowicz

[@Shinethelightonme]

Yall know damn well this looks like a giant Labia

[@diegoinestrillas]

Tate, do happen to have the full video from the Abakans that were installed in the desert? I need to see it

[@Koldatt]

She immediately reminds me of Harry Partch!

[@darylcumming7119]

Thank you breathtaking.

[@jasonb.7609]

to me, pretty obvious what the artist is going for here,but then, thats whats great about art, we can all say that and be correct. Interesting video, thank you.

[@RRENSKY]

She is well known in Poland, thank you for this video.

[@abrahamgarza537]

It's pretty unique

[@CorkBouldering]

Thanks for promoting polish art you should display Leon Tarasiewicz to.

[@ll-pn8ck]

wonderful artist

[@hitbox_91]

It's not like I was prejudice about what I would see in those statues but... from the first moment I cannot unsee what I see in them........... btw yes, I'm male.

[@franciskodankandath210]

From that aristocratic background her journey has to be so painful to reach this level of complicated tapestry ❤Artist Francis Antony Kodankandath from Kerala, India ❤❤❤

[@marylenemoulinlecheviller9558]

Magnifique !

[@thekikster11]

❤

[@derrickmcadoo3804]

A lot of potential here. Perhaps it's a yearning for gentle giant beasts of the past that have long-been extinct. Something like Bison or Mammoths that we vaguely remember in our DNA ?

[@mariagrekova7210]

Why didn't they say the name of the film director?

[@samwhiite2822]

The film director is called Jarosław Brzozowski (1911-69) and the composer is Bogusław Schäffer (1929-2019). The name of the movie is Abakany.

[@rosaniribeirosoares1605]

Amei👏👏👏👏

[@arifsulaiman300]

👍😁♥️🇮🇩

[@AM-bm9rs]

why us noone talking about the thumbnail?

[@mariacalderon1960]

SON vulvas??!!!!!

[@dawnriddler]

that's what I thought! 😂

[@albertosantosramirez]

One day , you will have me.

[@ivanklymenko]

🙂👀🙂

[@MusyaGriboedova]

В текстиле Абаканович удалось добиться живописного эффекта; ни она, ни ее работы не нуждаются в этом, но в связи с этим она стоит в одном ряду с Кифером или Пеноне

[@piotr.leniec-lincow5209]

If you look at that work on a certain level you will see common textural elements with the paintings of BEKSINSKI .

[@Cornermouse1]

Nice. Tough to smuggle a kid in one of those.

[@sherrylotfy1948]

They are so beautiful,I would love to wear them with my silver ethnic jewellery,

[@todorkovacevic]

Free Tate!

[@boboloko]

Until I saw this video I hated everything about Andrew Tate, but I see now that he appreciates and supports genre defying art.

[@jmannii]

The Abakans are nice. They look like female genitals to me. I'm surprised no one else seems to see this. I wonder if they really are women's bodies and the artist created them subconsciously or to fool the world. I see people describing them as comforting, soft, safe, like a cocoon. Doesn't that describe a woman's body? (Ok, I see someone finally mentioned it at 6:25.)

[@aldastroud9671]

Very nice work, not pretty at all, i like it when i see bits of it, could be a rug or blanket ir a pillow or... Looking at the all think 🤔what to do with that?? Can't bring it home, I don't get it, but good thing other do.