Pulitzer Arts Foundation Hosts Olga de Amaral Exhibit
The retrospective exhibition showcases 60 years of textile works and paper art by the Colombian artist.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Fine Art
The Pulitzer Arts Foundation has opened Olga de Amaral: Weaving the Infinite, a major retrospective highlighting the artist's extensive contributions to fiber arts. The exhibition spans six decades of work and includes pieces from the artist's personal collection.
Why it matters
This exhibition provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of Olga de Amaral's craft and her significant impact on the fiber arts movement. It offers visitors in St. Louis a rare opportunity to view materials directly from the artist's Telas Amaral design studio.
The exhibition features textiles and works spanning 60 years of the artist's career. The Cooper Hewitt museum, which will host the show in 2027, maintains a total design collection of 215,000 objects.
The players
Olga de Amaral
Born in Bogotá in 1932, she is a renowned artist celebrated for her pioneering work in the fiber arts movement.
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Based in St. Louis, this institution focuses on presenting exhibitions that explore the intersection of contemporary art and architecture.
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Located in New York City, this national museum is dedicated to historical and contemporary design in all its forms.
Stephanie Weissberg
She is a curator at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation who co-organized this retrospective exhibition.
Christina L. De León
She serves as a curator who collaborated on the organization of this multi-venue retrospective.
The details
Curated by Stephanie Weissberg and Christina L. De León, the show highlights Amaral's innovative techniques and her standing in international art. Items featured in the St. Louis display originate from the artist's private holdings and her Telas Amaral design studio.
Timeline
Olga de Amaral was born in 1932.
The exhibition closes at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation on January 31, 2027.
The exhibition opens at the Cooper Hewitt in April 2027.
A fully-illustrated exhibition catalogue will be published in spring 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This retrospective marks a significant moment for the fiber arts movement by institutionalizing the artist's long-term material experiments. Collaborative shows like this reflect a broader trend of cross-country partnerships between major cultural institutions.
Visitors can currently experience the exhibition at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis through the end of January 2027. Those unable to attend locally can look forward to the exhibition's move to New York City or the publication of the exhibition catalogue.
The takeaway
Olga de Amaral's work demonstrates how traditional textile techniques can be transformed into complex, large-scale modern art installations. Art enthusiasts should note the upcoming publication of the exhibition catalogue, which will provide deeper scholarly context for these pieces.
What happens next
The exhibition will conclude its run in St. Louis on January 31, 2027, before traveling to the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in April 2027. Additionally, a comprehensive exhibition catalogue is scheduled for release in spring 2027.
Further reading
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