Fibre as legacy: Preserving Irish wool, Celebrating Irish Artistry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
An Exhibition of Authentic Irish Wool Design & Fine Art
Victor Gallery, 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 13th, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, March 13th – Tuesday, March 18th
Gallery Hours: Daily from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
RSVP for the opening reception and to confirm your visit: info@victorgallery.com
The Victor Gallery and Rhyme Studio are proud to present Fibre as Legacy: Preserving Irish Wool, Celebrating Irish Artistry, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the revival of Ireland’s native wool heritage through contemporary design and fine art. For the first time in America, the Brooklyn- and Dublin-based Irish design practice presents a curated gallery exhibition of authentic Irish wool hand-knotted and hand-tufted carpets and tapestries.
Opening on Thursday, March 13th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the exhibition will be on view until Tuesday, March 18th, inviting visitors to experience the beauty, craftsmanship, and sustainability of Irish wool in a stunning gallery setting.
Curated to highlight both tradition and innovation, Fibre as Legacy brings together masterfully crafted hand-knotted, hand-tufted, and woven wool textiles alongside fine art that explores the deep cultural and environmental significance of this extraordinary natural fiber. A warm Irish welcome awaits you at this exhibition, celebrating Ireland’s ancient storytelling traditions through contemporary design while reaffirming the importance of wool—both for its ecological benefits and unparalleled artistry.
A selection of stunning antique Donegal Carpets from the Victor Gallery collections will also be displayed alongside designs by Claire McGovern for Rhyme Studio.
At a time when over 90% of carpets worldwide are made from synthetic, non-biodegradable fibers, while an estimated 90% of global wool goes to waste, this exhibition underscores the urgent need to preserve Ireland’s native wool industry and its vital connection to sustainable design. Each work on display reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, heritage, and a renewed vision for Irish wool as a cornerstone of circular design.
Join us at the Victor Gallery to discover how Ireland’s artistic legacy is being reimagined for a new era.
For press inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:
Rhyme Studio
Catherine Kelly
catherine@rhymestudio.com
(929) 376-2979
rhymestudio.com
Victor Gallery
232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
info@victorgallery.com
(212) 832-7847
victorgallery.com
About Rhyme Studio
Rhyme Studio is an award-winning interiors, design, and art advisory practice based in New York City and Dublin. With responsible provenance at the heart of its innovation, the studio is leading the revival of Irish wool, transforming it into customizable carpets and tapestries with a focus on sustainability and wellness. Rhyme Studio collaborates with historic Irish woolen mills, sourcing fleece such as the original Aran Sweater yarn from the Irish landscape, producing hand-knotted and tufted heirloom-quality Irish wool surfaces that challenge the unsustainable global textile industry.