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Anni and Bert: A Weaving Story

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A colourful exploration of the artwork and influences of Anni Albers, this engaging book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of weaving and the world of textiles. Bert, a plucky but sometimes lazy bird, wakes up one morning to discover that his nest has fallen apart.... Read More
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"Bert, a plucky but sometimes lazy bird, wakes up one morning to discover that his nest has fallen apart. After an unsuccessful search for a quick fix, he finds himself in the studio of the legendary artist Anni Albers, who shows him that weaving may be the perfect way to restore his home into something that's useful and beautiful."--Publisher description.

A colorful exploration of the artwork and influences of Anni Albers, this engaging book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of weaving and the world of textiles.

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A colourful exploration of the artwork and influences of Anni Albers, this engaging book introduces young readers to the fundamentals of weaving and the world of textiles.

Bert, a plucky but sometimes lazy bird, wakes up one morning to discover that his nest has fallen apart. After an unsuccessful search for a quick fix, he finds himself in the studio of the legendary artist Anni Albers, who shows him that weaving may be the perfect way to restore his home into something that's useful and beautiful.

Anni and Bert: A Weaving Story offers a vivid exploration of Anni Albers's impact, challenging and redefining our understanding of art and craft. This engaging book offers young readers an introduction to the fundamentals of weaving and the fascinating world of textiles.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633451469

Publisher: Museum of Modern Art

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 May 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Museum of Modern Art

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Victoria Semykina

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Victoria Semykina is an illustrator and fine artist based in Bologna, where she studied printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts.

Emily Hall is a book editor at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. The Longcut, her novel about an artist searching for her work, was published in 2022 by Dalkey Archive.

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