Date: Tuesday, 1 April
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Location: Lobby Gallery, Liu Institute for Global Issues

We were delighted to host a special gathering to celebrate the opening of Mapping Stories Through Textile Cartographies, a collaborative exhibition that brings together over 200 textile squares from 17 countries—including Canada, Australia, Brazil, China, and Egypt.

Presented by the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in collaboration with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, the exhibition showcases textile artworks as living maps of heritage, identity, and storytelling. Through the universal language of textile art, contributors have woven together personal and cultural narratives, transforming fabric into shared memory.

The opening reception featured live musical performances, refreshments, and lively conversations with scholars, artists, and visitors. It offered a unique opportunity to engage directly with the works, and with the creative and academic communities behind them.

Although the exhibition continues until 28 April, the opening event brought these works to life in a particularly vibrant way—highlighting the transformative potential of cultural collaboration and creative expression.