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French knitting at IMMA in January

A mixed-media installation, inspired by the Formal Gardens at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), goes on show at the Museum on Tuesday 6 January.

'snáth nasc, de fil en aiguille' (thread to needle) is created by French-born artist Françoise Dupré entirely from knitting and stitching.

Dupré worked with individuals and groups from Dublin and Kilkenny during a residency as part of IMMA's Artists' Work Programme.

For three months she and the other participants met and worked together toward the realisation of a floor-based art work using French knitting, Irish stitches, four needle knitting and a wide range of white yarns.

'de fil en aiguille...' is part of 'Here and There', a series of artist-led cross-cultural projects initiated and developed by Dupré.

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