Curator Tour of Dakota Transit: Sonic Couture by Andrea Aranow

Join curator Bryan Miller for a unique guided tour of Textile Hive’s Dakota Transit: Sonic Couture by Andrea Aranow exhibit. For the first time in over 50 years, original garments from the collection will be on view to the public within an immersive exhibit highlighting Aranow’s creative and playful designs. The tour will offer attendees an exclusive look at archival materials, including never-before-seen photos, sketches, and other documents to give the visitor a look behind the curtain of Aranow’s unique process

First, that attendees get an exclusive experience of Textile Hive’s first exhibit with access to the curator to get information on both the material of the exhibit as well as its design. Bryan will be presenting background information on the material of the exhibit and will also show archival materials which will provide even more context and richness to the materials on display.
Second, that design enthusiasts can expose themselves to the unique and creative designs of Andrea Aranow. Fashion as an artistic discipline can be a great font of inspiration for other artists and the exhibit seeks to serve an educational and inspirational purpose.Third, that design professionals can take time after the tour to meet and explore the exhibit together, allowing for spontaneous opportunities for networking and collaboration. The exhibit is located at the spacious Origins and Legacies Gallery in Portland’s Pearl District, a thriving community of art galleries.

Bryan Miller is the Special Collections Archivist at Textile Hive in Portland, Oregon. He studied English and History at Lewis and Clark College where he worked at Watzek Library, and has since worked at the Portland Art Museum and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He started at Textile Hive as an intern in 2023, during which he developed a comprehensive working knowledge of Textile Hive’s Special Collections and Dakota Transit Collection. Currently working toward his MLIS at Indiana University, his curatorial practice has been informed by a deep personal attachment to material culture and historical research.

Registration will open on September 23rd.

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