Artist Bisa Butler on the secret language in the African fabrics that she uses in her quilt portraits. Learn more about Butler in the EAST episode, now streaming on the PBS app, as part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 #africanfabric #BlackHistoryMonth #africanamerican #quilting | Craft in America
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Artist Bisa Butler on the secret language in the African fabrics that she uses in her quilt portraits. Learn more about Butler in the EAST episode, now streaming on the PBS app, as part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 #africanfabric #BlackHistoryMonth #africanamerican #quilting | Craft in America
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Artist Bisa Butler talks about her “Hold me Close” Los Angeles exhibition
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Artist Bisa Butler talks about her “Hold me Close” Los Angeles exhibition
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Artist Bisa Butler creates quilted portraits of African American life | La Kisha DeVon Jordan
Artist Bisa Butler creates quilted portraits of African American life | La Kisha DeVon Jordan
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WATCH: ‘Our Time Is Now’ Says ESSENCE Cover Artist Bisa Butler | Essence
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WATCH: ‘Our Time Is Now’ Says ESSENCE Cover Artist Bisa Butler | Essence
Apr 28, 2021
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New Jersey artist Bisa Butler highlights African-American experience through quilt-making
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New Jersey artist Bisa Butler highlights African-American experience through quilt-making
Feb 17, 2022
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Artist Bisa Butler on creating new narratives through "portrait quilts"
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Artist Bisa Butler on creating new narratives through "portrait quilts"
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Bisa Butler: Portraits | The Art Institute of Chicago
Bisa Butler: Portraits | The Art Institute of Chicago
Sep 6, 2021
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In bright colors, at life-size scale, artist Bisa Butler portrays everyday people — on quilts
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Bisa Butler weaves Black history into art
Feb 16, 2022
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Bisa Butler Inspired Art Print: Sisterly Ties Portrait - Etsy
May 9, 2025
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Bisa Butler creates remarkable quilted portraits that tell stories of African American life, taking inspiration from historical photos and family history. Don't miss her segment in EAST (streaming on the PBS App Nov 24 and premiering on PBS Dec 19) as part of the Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 initiative. If you're in Los Angeles, don't miss her first West Coast solo exhibition at Jeffrey Deitch #quilting #africanamericanart #africanamericanartist #blackart #blackartists #holdmeclose
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FINAL Days to see this quilt by Bisa Butler, on view courtesy of an anonymous loan. "Black Star Family, First Class Tickets To Liberia" is on view through May 5. This piece highlights the way she blends colors, design, and fabrics that speak to her African American heritage, to tell stories that have been forgotten. Don't miss your chance to see this stunning quilt in person! | The National Quilt Museum
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Brilliant sewn paintings by Bisa Butler | Made in Shoreditch
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Bisa Butler describes the process she undergoes to weave personality, perspective and storytelling in her portrait quilts. Join Bisa live with author Gholdy Muhammad on Thursday, 12/9 @ 1pm ET. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3orgRgm | Scholastic Teachers
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Extended version: New Jersey artist Bisa Butler highlights African-American experience through quilt
Feb 17, 2022
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Affirmations of the Week: The Art of Bisa Butler — Dear Black Women
Jul 6, 2018
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The People of Bisa Butler's Portraits | The Art Institute of Chicago
Nov 17, 2020
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Hip-Hop’s Next Takeover: Quilts
May 15, 2023
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This quilt by Bisa Butler Fine Art is stunning! Such a beautiful tribute to our beloved Chadwick. It will be on display at LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s #BlackAmericanPortraits alongside the #ObamaPortraits, opening November 7th. What an incredible honor for his image to be featured in such an iconic exhibition. Thank you, Bisa. #FanArtFriday | Chadwick Boseman
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Bisa Butler: Portraits, an Exhibition Story from The Art Institute of Chicago
Feb 15, 2022
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Studio visit with Bisa Butler where she explained the process of painting with fabric. @bisabutler “Bisa strategically uses textiles—a traditionally marginalized medium—to interrogate the historical marginalization of her subjects while using scale and subtle detail to convey her subjects’ complex individuality. Together, Butler’s quilts present an expansive view of history through their engagement with themes such as family, community, migration, the promise of youth, and artistic and intellect
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Bisa Butler Uses Quilting to Tell Stories About the African Diaspora
Jun 11, 2021
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Meet Bisa Butler, one of the brilliant artists behind “It Comes Naturally,” a SheaMoisture campaign celebrating YOU and your entrepreneurial spirit. "In my work, I am telling the story— this African American side— of the American life. History is the story of men and women, but the narrative is controlled by those who hold the pen. I hope people view my work and see the expressions of joy, the vibrancy of colors, and the quiet dignity of my portraits. All of my pieces are done in a life scale to
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Bisa Butler’s Quilted Portraits Glimpse ‘How Black People Would Like to Be Seen’
Apr 20, 2021
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Bisa Butler's Vibrant Fabric Portraits: Identity & Legacy — Artsy Chow Roamer
Dec 10, 2020
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Here is a process video of me sewing Southside Sunday Morning back in 2018! As always, there is no paint on this artwork! Cotton, wool and silk. Quilted and appliqued! #bisabutler #artistsoftiktok #textiles
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Artist Spotlight: Bisa Butler in Conversation - American Federation of Arts
Aug 3, 2020
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Bisa Butler’s Colorful Quilted Portraits of Black Americans
Aug 6, 2020
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Positively Black: Bisa Butler's ‘The Warmth of Other Suns'
Sep 19, 2021
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While the museum is closed, artist Bisa Butler offers a glimpse of her exhibition and discusses the inspiration behind her vibrant portrait quilts. | The Art Institute of Chicago
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