Weaving Meanings: A Groundbreaking Exhibition of South African Telephone Wire Art on Display at Museum of International Folk Art

2025-05-17

The Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, features iNgqikithi yokuPhica / Weaving Meanings: Telephone Wire Art from South Africa, the first major showcase of its kind in any North American museum. This stunning exhibition offers a deep dive into the rich history and artistry of telephone wire weaving in South Africa, offering a unique perspective on this distinctive craft. 🗞️ READ THE ARTICLE: https://www.globalheroes.com/museum-of-international-folk-art-exhibits/ 🎤 PODCAST:...

The Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, features iNgqikithi yokuPhica / Weaving Meanings: Telephone Wire Art from South Africa, the first major showcase of its kind in any North American museum. This stunning exhibition offers a deep dive into the rich history and artistry of telephone wire weaving in South Africa, offering a unique perspective on this distinctive craft.

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📷 IMAGE: Bheki Sibiya. Basket (detail), 2000. Telephone wire, wire. Siyanda, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Gift of David Arment and Jim Rimelspach, David Arment Southern African Collection, IFAF Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, FA.2024.12.13.

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