Dino Zoli Foundation Catalogue
The Dino Zoli Foundation presents the catalogue Trame Esplorative Explorative Wefts, an exhibition that offers a journey through the evolution of contemporary tapestry in Italy, with forays into European and non-European contexts. Spanning from the 1950s to the present day, the exhibition highlights how this textile medium—traditionally regarded as a decorative art—has become an innovative and multifaceted form of expression, capable of weaving together stories,
cultures, and techniques.
In the “Extra” section, two of the latests tapestries work “Millions Come from the Sea” by Patrizia Polese
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Article Elle Weekly - 28 march 2025
«Perdersi nelle trame che si legano e si separano… è quasi una metafora della vita». “To lose oneself in the weaves that bind and unravel… is almost a metaphor for life.”
Article on the art of weaving by Patrizia Polese, featured in Elle Weekly, curated by Roberta Angelini
Patrizia Polese in L'art du fil: Dans la création contemporaine (Gallimard)
The section dedicated to Patrizia Polese in the book L’art du fil celebrates her among the 80 international artists redefining the boundaries of contemporary textile art. Published by Gallimard, the volume highlights her sculptural and experimental approach, where traditional yarns merge with unconventional materials like iron, transforming textiles into a hybrid language between craftsmanship and conceptual art.
Fiber art Biennale - Spoleto - 2018
Rizomatica – curated by Pasquale Fameli
Patrizia Polese brought to the Spoleto Fiber Art Biennale (2018) a body of work that transforms thread into a sculptural language, suspended between memory and innovation. Her work ; BIO – Volatile, exhibited in the group shows” Rizomatica”, reveal a unique fusion of materials: natural yarns intertwine with metal filaments, giving life to three-dimensional structures that explore the relationship between, nature and human perception. Her technique, incorporating self-built looms, reflects an ecological and philosophical vision, perfectly aligned with the Biennale’s focus on reuse and sustainability.
21 st Milan Triennale - W.Women in Italian Design
This edition curated by Silvana Annicchiarico, seeks to redress this oversight by narrating the history of Italian design from the early 20th century to the present through an alternative lens: “under the sign of Penelope” — that is, from the perspective of the weavings and intertwinings of female creativity. For this edition, the work Ginko by Patrizia Polese was selected, where fabric transforms into neural networks or organic leaves, amplifying the dialogue between conceptual and craft-based art.
Art magazine Area Arte 2016/2017
Vuota Materia
Article by Penzo + Fiore
Patrizia Polese sculpts emptiness, weaving threads, fabrics, and materials into works that blend lightness and depth. Her art, vibrant yet infused with sorrow, creates a dialogue between shelter and fear, drawing the viewer into a mysterious inner world.
Weaving Stories
Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan
Patrizia Polese’s Booknapsi transforms the act of reading into a tactile, architectural experience. This intricate fiber installation reimagines books as suspended landscapes, where threads become three-dimensional narratives stretching between pages.
Using her signature technique of metal-wrapped fibers and self-built looms, Polese creates a dialogue between Memory, Knowledge, SpaceThe installation of Booknapsi exemplifies Polese’s ongoing investigation into how textile structures can map cognitive processes – where every knot and void suggests neural connections or forgotten stories waiting to be rewoven.
Patrizia Polese at the Łódź Triennale 2013: Kokoro and Flies
The 14th edition of the Triennale (October 5, 2013 – March 15, 2014) brought together 665 artists from 27 countries, solidifying its status as the world’s premier showcase of contemporary textile art. Within this context, Polese’s “Kokoro and Flies” was selected for its ability to harmonize tradition and experimentation, Nature and human ambivalence. The title Kokoro (Japanese for “heart-mind”) paired with oppressive presence of hanging “Flies” alludes to the inherent duality of light and shadow in existence.
